Education
Bachelor of Arts – Music Performance
East Tennessee State University
Master of Music – Performance and Composition
Ithaca College
Teaching
University of North Carolina at Asheville
percussion instructor
2005-present
Asheville Music School
percussion, theory, and composition instructor
2000-present
A.C Reynolds High School, Asheville
percussion instructor
1999-2005
past teaching experience includes:
ETSU contest drumline (pit instructor/arranger), Ithaca College (graduate teaching assistant), Syracuse Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps (pit instructor), Sullivan Central High School (marching and concert percussion instructor/arranger), freelance percussion instruction in public schools (1990-2005), private students in percussion, music theory, and composition (1990-present)
Performance
Stephanie’s Id
drums, vibes, percussion, backing vocals
Chuck Lichtenberger Group
vibes, percussion
Asheville Symphony Orchestra
section percussion
Symphony of the Mountains (formerly Kingsport Symphony Orchestra)
section percussion
past performances include: Steve Reich, Paul Wertico, Bill Perkins Quartet, Stephanie Morgan Quintet, The Free Association, Rande Sanderbeck Quartet, The Din, Klarcnova, Mosaic, Stormy Weather, Arthur Dent Trio, Maddy Winer, Eta Carina, Full Stop, Alexis Wax, Barter Theatre, The Road Company, Catskill Symphony, Fingerlakes Chorale, Ithaca Brass, Cathedral of All Souls choir, Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, and more
Composition
Published by Studio 4 Music :
Dia y Sueños (marimba solo)
Percussion Quartet No. 1
Fog on the Barrow-Downs (timpani solo)
and others upcoming
Percussion Quartet No. 1
Fog on the Barrow-Downs (timpani solo)
and others upcoming
other works include: commissioned pieces for the Rochester Patriots Percussion Ensemble, the East Tennessee State University contest drumline, and the Road Company (incidental music for Blind Desire, an original production), numerous jazz compositions, and various works for string orchestra, symphonic band, jazz ensemble, chamber ensembles, electronics, and instrumental soloists
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photo: Jeff Tobin
