Melissa's Bio
Education
University of Minnesota, Masters of Music, classical flute performance
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA, jazz performance & film scoring
Luther College, Decorah, IA, B. S. Psychology & Art
Jazz studies with Harvey Diamond, Boston, MA and Eddie Berger, Minneapolis, MN
Composition study with Hugo Norden, Boston, MA
Composition
Composer for At the Foot of the Mountain Theater
Composed and performed three productions including award winning, touring, "Ashes, Ashes We All Fall Down"
Composed and performed music with Eddie Berger and Craig Anderson for film about Doug Freeman, sculptor
Composed piece, "Ariadne" for orchestra and jazz ensemble performed at the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium, St. Catherine's, St. Paul, MN by the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra and Simpatica.
Performance
Featured performer at Walker Art Center, Guthrie Theater, Boston City Hall, Kennedy Center, St. Paul Student Center, Macalester College, Luther College, Carleton College, Minnesota Zoo Jazz Series, Minnesota Jazz Society, Minnesota Children's Museum.
Formed and led women's jazz ensemble, Simpatica.
Performed regularly with the late Ed Berger.
Currently member of the Moonlight Serenaders, Maple Grove Big Band, Everchanging Mood, and leader of Harmonic Jazzscapes.
Teaching
Band Program, Lake Country School, Minneapolis, MN Established with Mike Hillman and directed for 8 years.
Taught private lessons in the public schools in Boston, MA.
Currently teaching private lessons in flute and saxophone.
Student accomplishments: college scholarships, top awards in the Edina School system, youth orchestra.
University of Minnesota, Masters of Music, classical flute performance
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA, jazz performance & film scoring
Luther College, Decorah, IA, B. S. Psychology & Art
Jazz studies with Harvey Diamond, Boston, MA and Eddie Berger, Minneapolis, MN
Composition study with Hugo Norden, Boston, MA
Composition
Composer for At the Foot of the Mountain Theater
Composed and performed three productions including award winning, touring, "Ashes, Ashes We All Fall Down"
Composed and performed music with Eddie Berger and Craig Anderson for film about Doug Freeman, sculptor
Composed piece, "Ariadne" for orchestra and jazz ensemble performed at the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium, St. Catherine's, St. Paul, MN by the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra and Simpatica.
Performance
Featured performer at Walker Art Center, Guthrie Theater, Boston City Hall, Kennedy Center, St. Paul Student Center, Macalester College, Luther College, Carleton College, Minnesota Zoo Jazz Series, Minnesota Jazz Society, Minnesota Children's Museum.
Formed and led women's jazz ensemble, Simpatica.
Performed regularly with the late Ed Berger.
Currently member of the Moonlight Serenaders, Maple Grove Big Band, Everchanging Mood, and leader of Harmonic Jazzscapes.
Teaching
Band Program, Lake Country School, Minneapolis, MN Established with Mike Hillman and directed for 8 years.
Taught private lessons in the public schools in Boston, MA.
Currently teaching private lessons in flute and saxophone.
Student accomplishments: college scholarships, top awards in the Edina School system, youth orchestra.