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screech scratch

 

in a previous life, the screecher was a conductor

Lecturer in Music & Chamber Orchestra Conductor
University of Chicago • 1994–99

Music Director
Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra • 1993–1998

Music Director
Chicago Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company • 1994–99

Conductor
Anshe Emet Synagogue Professional Choir • 2000–2003

Assistant Conductor
Northwestern University Orchestras • 1990–92, 1997–98

Assistant Conductor
Kenosha Symphony Orchestra • 1992–95

Assistant Conductor
Lincoln Opera Company • 1993–94

 

Guest Conducting engagements include:

North Park College (1996)
North Shore Theater Company (1994)
Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra (1993)
Savoy-aires Light Opera Company (1993)
Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company (1992)
Halevi Choral Society (1992)
North Shore Chamber Orchestra (1990­92)

 

and in a life even before that, the screecher banged on keys

Orchestral Pianist
Northwestern University Orchestras • 1990–96

Accompanist
Oberlin Opera Theater • 1988–90

 

the screecher still enjoys torturing youth

Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice
SUNY at Buffalo • 2003–present

Private studio teaching in voice, conducting, and ear training
1990–2003

Teacher of Aural Skills
Northwestern University • 1997–98

Teacher of Conducting Technique
Northwestern University • 1990–92, 1997–98

Guest Lecturer
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra • 1997 & 1998 seasons

Tutor of Aural Skills
Oberlin Conservatory • 1987–1990

Competition Adjudicator • 1993–present

 

and the screecher has other interests

baseball
metalworking
NCAA basketball
la bella vita toscana