Unofficial Transcript

2017: first classes

• Freshman/Sophomore theory (decided on auditing)
• Philosophy classes

My goals as a student

• Self-serving,
• ear training
• Transparency
• Address challenges

Joe Baber

• Theory/Orchestration
• String Quartet – first read (Listen: 4^th movement)
• COVID

Patrick Valentino (2021-23)

• Complete 2020: A Choral Suite , first premiere (Listen: opening movement)
• First orchestra project – September

Juan Trigos (2023-26)

• UK New Music Ensemble — Two ensemble premieres (Listen: Ideal’ogy)
• Second orchestra project (Listen: The Coast)
• The Voice Lesson premiere

Ahead….

• New Composition Professor
• Piano solo works

Lessons learned

• Get to know your faculty – specialties, style
• Attend colloquia, concerts,
• Don’t take no for an answer (especially class registrations with pre-reqs)