Interlochen, Michigan, United States
-Record, edit, mix, and prepare for distribution institutional and guest artist events as assigned. -Setup recording equipment for performance-based recording. -Supervise summer recording engineers. -Work directly with summer and year-round faculty to ensure recordings are scheduled and performed. -Assist in producing webcasts. -Record performing ensembles. -Prepare recording masters. -Work directly with Interlochen Presents to support audio engineering and recording needs, establish and maintain standards for audio production. -Assist with studio performances and programs for Interlochen Public Radio
Act as a stagehand for a variety of touring artists and theatrical productions. Primarily responsible for audio production, including microphone and monitor placement, signal routing, mixing console operation, and system tuning.
-Act as a substitute and supplemental instructor for K-12 classes.
-Oversaw all audiovisual needs for 450+ School of Music concerts, recitals, and events. -Provided professional recordings for student, faculty, and guest artist recitals, as well as choirs, bands, orchestras, and other ensembles in three concert venues. -Extensive experience in audio editing, multi-track mixing, and post-production. -Provided live-sound reinforcement for ensembles, ranging from CD playback to mixing and amplifying jazz ensembles, live radio dramas, and electroacoustic chamber music. -Implemented loudspeaker playback ranging from 12.2 to 20.4 surround configurations. -Organized and executed logistics for festivals and events with comprehensive technical requirements, such as the 2014 SCI National Conference. -Hired, trained, supervised, and mentored 13+ undergraduate employees per school year. -Engineered recording sessions with faculty ad graduate students for dissertations, theses, job/grant applications, and professional projects. -Overhauled employee scheduling system; monitored and documented payroll expenses, operational costs, and incoming profits.
-Oversaw and monitored computer lab. -Assisted faculty and students with technological difficulties. Answered topical questions about music theory, score notation, and computer hardware/software operation. -Oversaw new hardware implementation and managed software installation. -Redesigned floor plan and optimized computer lab layout. -Overhauled and retrofitted electrical and networking distribution systems to improve safety and usability.
-Taught courses in Acoustics, Introduction to Sonic Arts (Computer Music), and private composition lessons. -Assisted professors in teaching Psychoacoustics (Music Perception), Acoustics for Musicians, and additional sections of Acoustics and Introduction to Sonic Arts. -Responsibilities included grading assignments and lecturing 2-3 times per week.
-Provided positive customer service for customers in Electronics and One Hour Photo. -Operated cash register, assisted with product security, and answered technical questions regarding products.