Kristy Sullivan, Composer & Flutist

Skills

• Advanced Scoring and Arranging techniques
• Advanced Orchestration techniques
• Advanced Counterpoint techniques
• Flexibility to write for ANY group of instruments (i.e. voice, soloists, full orchestras, modern instruments, folk instruments, percussion).
• Flexibility to write any style (i.e. Christian, Baroque, Classical, Modern, Popular, Gospel, Country, Rock)
• Good ear for dictation (see professional experience below).
• Analysis of Works (Phrase Rhythm, Shenkerian Analysis, Stylistic Analysis)

Experience

• Numerous compositions performed at New Music Concerts at Clayton College & State University in 1997 and 1999 by college students and music faculty.
• Georgian String Players (principle strings of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) performed two String Quartets and one String Trio in 1998, 1999, and 2000 Master class in Spivey Hall. I won a cash award for best composition performed in 2000.
• Hand bell choir piece was performed at local church. Have been commissioned to write another work for hand bell choir for spring of 2002.
• Have taught private flute lessons (elementary to college age) on a regular basis since 2000.
• Have taught private instrumentation/orchestration and arranging privately since 2005.
• Three years teaching experience at the college/university level (2 years assistantship, 1 year as faculty).
• Tutoring music theory for undergraduate college students.
• Principle flutist of the Belle Aire Baptist Orchestra (Murfreesboro, TN) and frequent soloist (flute).

Collaborations & Commissions

Belle Aire Baptist Church (2005, 2007, 2008)
Orchestrated a work for full orchestra to be performed at a free public concert. Used hymn from book to write full orchestral work (2007 – For the Beauty of the Earth). Used only a lyric sheet with chords and constructed an entire orchestration for rock band with voice solo (2005 – Story of My Life).

Charles T. Carr (2004-2005)
Composition
Commissioned to compose music to a series of poems from his book.

Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra (2003)
Composition
Commission for a string orchestra work. It was performed September 2003 by the Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra.

Woolsey Baptist Church (2001, 2002)
Jeff Durham, music minister
Scoring & Arranging
Eight piano scores converted to full orchestra for Easter musical. Two piano and vocal scores converted to full orchestra for Easter cantata.

123Greetings.com (2001)
Composition
Various compositions used for electronic greeting cards with full credit.

Brett Hoffman (2001)
Composition
Songwriting using Brett’s lyrics. Instrumentation consisted of partial orchestra and band instruments.

Tina Norgard (2001)
Composition
Song writing using lyrics provided by a woman in the Netherlands. Instrumentation (three versions) consisted of full orchestra, piano reduction, and contemporary band. Song was sung by a girl from London and produced in Denmark. This work was given to charity for African kids.

Chapel Woods Presbyterian Church (2000)
Composition
Composed Christmas work for full Hand bell choir. Was performed twice within the year.

Yolanda Loving-Aberdeen (1999-2000)
Scoring & Arranging, Transcription
Listening to tapes and converting them into notation in the style of Gospel music. Did several pieces and submitted them for publication.

Jeff Durham (1999)
Scoring & Arranging
Arrangement of three Aaron Copland pieces from a piano score to a flute, viola, and piano. Performed on Jeff's senior recital.

Clayton State University (1998)
Scoring & Arranging
Arrangement of a suite of a small string ensemble to small winds ensemble.

Recitals & Masterclasses

• Performed flute on numerous Noon Recitals at Clayton College and State University including my own compositions.
• Performed flute on three student recitals including two that I arranged works for.
• Junior Flute Recital – May 31, 1998
• Junior Composition Recital – November 10, 1998
• Senior Composition Recital – March 28, 2000
• Variations and Theme for Bb Clarinet Solo performed on a William Helmers master class at MTSU (Jan. 2003).
• The Canine Quintet performed on an Anthony Plogg master class at MTSU (Feb. 2003).
• Graduate Composition Recital - May 2, 2004

Professional Memberships

• Helped start a chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) at Clayton College and State University and was a member. We had numerous fund raisers and hosted a Swing Dance party (I was a swing dance instructor).
• Member of the Music Club from 1995 thru 2000. Held office of Secretary in 1998.
• Member of the National Flute Association (NFA) since 1995.
• Current member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, Publishers) since 2000.

Former Private Instructors

Composition/Orchestration/Arranging

• Dr. Paul Osterfield (2002-2004) for Composition
• Dr. Brent Weaver (1996-2000) for Composition
• Dr. Mary Badarak (1997-1998) for advanced studies in Scoring and Arranging

Flute (Primary)

• Laura Philpott (1992-1995)
• Dr. Trygve Peterson (1994)
• Nancy Strawbridge (1995-1996)
• Amy Porter (1997)
• Kelly Bryant (1996-2000)
• Eric Hoover (1996)
• Robert Cronin (2000-2001)
• Deanna Hahn (2002-2004)

Education

M. A. Composition

Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN)
Years Attended (2002-2004)
Cumulative GPA 3.58. Full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2002 to May 2004. Taught Music Theory to full classroom setting and Music Theory Tutoring to Individuals. Active participant in area music festivals.

B. M. Composition

Clayton College & State University (Morrow, GA)
Years Attended (1995-2000)
Minored in Flute Performance. Started a chapter and member of Sigma Alpha Iota. Music Club Member 1995-2000. Held office of secretary 1998.

Summer Studies

Brevard Music Center (Brevard, NC)
Years Attended (1994, 1996)
Student of intense flute studies for seven-week summer camp in 1994 and a combination of flute and composition studies in 1996.