940.222.7965
kirsten.broberg@gmail.com
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
www.kirstenbroberg.com
DOCTOR OF MUSIC / MUSIC COMPOSITION
Northwestern University
2003-2009
MASTER OF ARTS / MUSIC COMPOSITION
University of Minnesota
2001-2003
BACHELOR OF MUSIC / MUSIC THEORY & COMPOSITION; MINOR / CREATIVE WRITING; CONCENTRATION / SPANISH
Concordia College Moorhead
1997-2001
Orchestra
Choir
Symphonic Winds
Chamber Ensemble
Solo Instrument or Voice Film
Dance
TENURED ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MUSIC COMPOSITION
PROFILE
Ranging in style from cinematic to spectral, Kirsten Soriano Broberg composes for stage, film, and dance Her works have been presented on public radio, public television, film festivals, and by internationally renowned artists at world - class venues such as Carnegie Hall . She has received recognition from institutions such as the American Composers Forum, New Music USA, and Harvard University. Dr. Broberg is a dynamic and passionate educator with 18 years of experience teaching at the university level As an infectiou s leader, energetic community organizer, and innovative entrepreneur, she holds over 20 years of experience in academic and arts administration.
2018 -Present
• Executed strategic plans for student retention and met with students to improve academic success
• Spearheaded initiative to re fresh and diversify core curricula
• Led a committee to create a new Bachelor of Arts, Commercial Music degree
• Designed new core curriculum featuring more diversity and flexibility
• Implemented programs in critical studies in music, music business, entrepreneurship , commercial music , and an electronics concentration
• Reported dat a and helped prepare Self - Study and curricular tables for accreditation purposes
• Supervised the Director of the undergraduate advising office
• Served on search committees and hired new staff members
2013 -Present a
TENURED ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / University of North Texas
• Taught Music Composition, Orchestration, Spectral Music, Graduate Composition Seminar, Composer/Choreographer Collaboration Course, Sophomore Composition Seminar, Contemporary Music Since 2000, Contemporary Music Since 1960 and Contemporary Vocal Music
• Served on the Executive Faculty Senate, the Faculty Senate, the Faculty Advisory Committee, the Composition Division Promotion and Tenure Committee, the Presser Award Committee, the Ricco Ethics Scholarship Committee and as a faculty officer for the Pi Kappa Lambda Society • Promoted from Assistant Professor
2011 -2013
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / Saint Olaf College
• Taught Music Theory I-IV and Aural Skills I-IV
2010 -2013
INSTRUCTOR OF MUSIC / University of Saint Thomas
• Taught Music Composition, Music Theory I, Music Theory III and World Music
Music Composition
Orchestration
Seminar on Spectralism
Graduate Composition Seminar
Sophomore Composition Seminar
The Contemporary Voice
Contemporary Music Since 2000
Contemporary Music Since 1960
Music Theory I-IV
Aural Skills I-IV
Counterpoint
Harmony
Form and Analysis
Western Music History
Music Appreciation
World Music
American Music
Music Fundamentals
Survey of the Music Industry
Administration and Accreditation
Strategic Planning
Curricular Development
Budgeting
Recruiting and Retention
Fundraising and Grant Writing
Communication
Consensus Building
Supervision and Management
Community Engagement
Entrepreneurship
2010 -2013
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CO-DIRECTOR / Ensemble 61
• Founded and managed a critically-acclaimed contemporary music ensemble
• Achieved 501©(3) status as a tax exempt charitable organization
• Planned, promoted and produced events
• Developed strategic plans to meet fundraising goals and balance the budget
• Formed partnerships with Minnesota Public Radio, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Consulate Géneral de France and the GoetheInstitut of Germany
2012 -2013
INSTRUCTOR OF MUSIC / Art Institutes International Minneapolis
• Taught Music Fundamentals, Music Appreciation and Survey of the Music Industry
2004-2010 FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / Ensemble Dal Niente
• Founded and managed an internationally renowned ensemble
• Achieved 501©(3) status as a tax exempt charitable organization
• Produced hundreds of live performances, multimedia events and educational/outreach initiatives
• Developed strategic plans to meet fundraising goals and balance the budget
• Generated revenue from private donations, grants, foundations and institutions
• Formed partnerships with Chicago Public Radio, the University of Chicago, the Consulate Géneral de France and Columbia College
• Awarded a Kranichsteiner Musikpreis at the Darmstadt International Festival for New Music
2007-2009 INSTRUCTOR OF MUSIC / Saint Xavier University
• Taught Music Composition, Music Theory I-IV, Aural Skills I-IV, Counterpoint and Form and Analysis
2004-2008
PRESIDENT / Northwestern University Graduate Music Organization
• Initiated community engagement initiatives
• Served as a liaison between graduate students and administration
• Planned and produced social, educational and professional events
2007-2009
INSTRUCTOR OF MUSIC / North Park University
• Taught Graduate Music Theory and Aural Skills, Aural Skills II and Music Fundamentals
2007-2008
BOARD MEMBER / New Music Chicago
• Facilitated communication between more than twenty new music organizations and helped produce biannual calendar of events
• Helped produce three day festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago
CO-FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Ensemble 61 / 2010-2013
FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ensemble Dal Niente / 2004-2010
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Ensemble Dal Niente / 2009, 2008
2007
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Ensemble Dal Niente / 2008, 2009, 2010
METROPOLITAN REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL GRANT
Awarded to Ensemble 61 / 2013
CULTURAL STAR GRANT
Awarded to Ensemble 61 / 2013
FRENCH AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FUND GRANT
Awarded to Ensemble 61 / 2013
FRENCH AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FUND GRANT
Awarded to Ensemble 61 / 2013
GOETHE-INSTITUT GERMANY
Awarded to Ensemble 61 / 2010
CONSULATE GENERAL DE FRANCE
Awarded to Ensemble 61 / 2010
DOROTHY AND DONNELLY FOUNDATION GRANT
Awarded to Ensemble Dal Niente / 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS GRANT
Awarded to Ensemble Dal Niente / 2009
BMI FOUNDATION GRANT
Awarded to Ensemble Dal Niente / 2007
2007-2008 INSTRUCTOR OF MUSIC / North Park University
2007-2008 MUSIC COMPOSITION CHAIR / Midwest Graduate Music Organization
• Taught Graduate Music Theory and Aural Skills, Aural Skills II and Music Fundamentals x
• Helped plan an interdisciplinary music festival
• Executed an international call for scores and produced concert of the winning pieces
• Secured funding, budgeted and ensured fiscal responsibility
2007-2008 INSTRUCTOR OF MUSIC / Prairie State College
• Taught Music Fundamentals and American Music since 1900
2006-2007
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER / Chicago Composers Forum
• Advocated for Chicago-based composers
• Implemented calls for scores and produced concerts of selected works
2006-2007 INSTRUCTOR OF MUSIC / Northwestern University
• Taught Aural Skills I-II for Music Majors and Music Composition, Harmony and Form and Analysis and Harmony for Non-Music Majors
2003-2006
FUNDRAISER / Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Raised funds from private individuals for regular concert programming and education programs
2006
MARKETING ASSISTANT / International Contemporary Ensemble
• Publicized events, sent press releases and listed events in various publications
• Surveyed and interpreted marketing research and data
2004-2006
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT / New Music Northwestern
• Publicized events, sent press releases and listed events in various publications
2001-2003
SEASON SALES ASSOCIATE / Minnesota Orchestra
• Sold season subscriptions to patrons
• Helped them select repertoire, packages and seating
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NEW MUSIC USA
Commissioning Funds / 2019
COMPOSER’S VOICE
Participant / 2019
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Creative and Scholarly Award Recipient / 2019, 2017, 2015
Small Grant Recipient, 2018
Faculty Travel Grant Recipient / 2015, 2014, 2013
Summer Research Grant Recipient / 2013
MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA COMPOSER INSTITUTE Participant / 2016
SYMPHONY NUMBER ONE
Composer’s Choice Award / 2016
IRON COMPOSER Participant / 2015
SAINT OLAF COLLEGE
Faculty Travel Grant Recipient / 2011
AMERICAN COMPOSERS FORUM
Subito Grant/ 2010
Jerome Commissioning Fund / 2009
Encore Grant / 2009, 2008
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Fromm Commissioning Grant / 2009
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Doctoral Honors / 2009
William T. Faricy Award / 2009, 2007
Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant Recipient / 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004
CINCINATTI CONSERVATORY ACCENT INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR STRING QUARTETS
First place / 2004
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CALL FOR ORCHESTRAL SCORES
First Place / 2003
CONCORDIA COLLEGE
Cum Laude Honors / 2001
Alpha Society Honors / 2001
Academic Scholarship / 1997
Piano Scholarship / 1997
2021-2022
Breaking the Code , a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, screened at Austin Public in Austin, Texas on December 15, 2022
“ Elemental ” for clarinet, harp, marimba, xylophone and violin recorded for an augmented realty application with visual artwork by Jenny Okun was presented in the Merill Ellis Intermedia Theatre at the University of North Texas on October 27, 2022
“ Echoes ” for solo piano , recorded by Matthew McCright , was commercially released by the Proper Canary Label October 11, 2022
“ As if Snow ” for harp, vibraphone and piano was performed by Voices of Change in Caruth Auditorium at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas on September 19, 2022
“ Breathturn ” for SATB chorus was performed by the Crossing Choir conducted by Donald Nally hosted by Art at Kings Oaks at Kings Oaks Farm near Newtown in Bucks County in Pennsylvani a on September 18, 2022
“ Breathtu rn ” for SATB chorus was performed by the Crossing Choir conducted by Donald Nally hosted by Art at Kings Oaks at Kings Oaks Farm near Newtown in Bucks County in Pennsylvani a on September 1 7 , 2022
“ Cloud - Like ” for flute and saxophone was performed by Terri Sundberg and Eric Nestler in Voertman Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on September 12, 2022
“ Aqua Luminous ” for harp and violin was premiered by the Crimson Duo at the American Harp Society National Conference in the Washington Pav ilion in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on June 23, 2022
“ Flutter ” for harp and violin was performed by the Crimson Duo at the American Harp Society National Conference in the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on June 23, 2022
“ Breathturn ” for SATB chorus was broadcasted by WRTI 901 FM, Philadelphia's Classical and Jazz Public Radio Station on July 8, 2022
“Aura” for solo microtonal clarinet was premiered by Gregory Oakes at ClarinetFest at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada on July 2, 2022
2020-2021
“ Withering Frost” for flute, clarinet, piano, percussion, violin , and cello was premiered by Ensemble Ipse at the DiMenna Center in New York, New York on December 19, 2021
• “Creation” for full orchestra was performed by the Concert Orchestra in Winspear Concert Hall at the University of North Texas, in Denton, Texas on November 10, 2021
• “Into the Distance” miniature for string trio was premiered by the Amorisma Trio in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on November 2, 2021
• “Creation” for full orchestra was premi ered by the Richardson Symphony at the Charles Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richard son, Texas on October 2, 2021
• “Rain Gardens’ for solo piano, recorded by Matthew McCright, was broadcasted on Endurance virtual album release party on April 30, 2021
DREAM-PATHS
Independent Release / 2020
RAIN GARDENS
The Composers Voice / 2020
COLOR AND TEXTURE
Fleur de Son Classics / 2018
FLUTTER
MSR Classics / 2017
CLOUD-LIKE
Independent Release / 2015
BREATHTURN
Parma/Navona / 2011
CONSTELLATIONS
Parma/Navona / 2011
VOYAGE DALLAS
“Meet Kirsten Soriano Broberg in Aubrey” / 2019
INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MUSIC
“Finding my Voice as a Composer and a Glimpse into the Natura cycle by Kirsten
Soriano Broberg” / 2016
AMERICAN MUSIC CENTER NEW MUSIC BOX
• “Echoes” for solo piano performed by Matthew McCright in the Weitz Center for Creativity at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on October 16, 2020
• “Flutter” for violin and harp performed by the Crimson Duo and presented virtually by the American Harp Society in Dallas on October 4, 2020
• “Of Resonance” for string quartet performed by the Beo String Quartet and broadcasted by the WDAV Classical Public Radio station on June 26, 2020
2019-2020
• “Eternal Light” for SATB chorus performed by the Verdigris Ensemble, conducted by Sam Brukhman at Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas on December 8, 2019
• “Flutter” for violin and harp performed by Eira Jones and Andy Long at Teesside Music Society in Leeds, the United Kingdom, on December 7, 2019
• “Eternal Light” for SATB chorus performed by the Verdigris Ensemble, conducted by Sam Brukhman, at Northridge Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas on December 7, 2019
• “Eternal Light” for SATB chorus premiered by the Verdigris Ensemble, conducted by Sam Brukhman, at Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas on December 6, 2019
• “Rain Gardens” for solo piano performed by Matthew McCright at Carnegie Hall in New York, New York on November 22, 2019
• The film 489 Days, for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was announced as the winning documentary on the Thin Line Film Festival on March 30, 2019
• The film 489 Days, for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was featured on the Thin Line Film Festival on March 29, 2019
• The film 489 Days, for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was featured on DentonRadio.com on March 20, 2019
“Kirsten Broberg in the Abstract” / 2009 OF RESONANCE
WDAV Radio / 2020
SOUNDTRACK FOR 489 DAYS
KERA PBS Public Television / 2019
FLUTTER
WWFM Classical / 2018
WITH REVERENCE
Listening to Ladies / 2016
CELESTIAL DAWNING
Minnesota Public Radio / 2013
BREATHTURN
Minnesota Public Radio / 2013
CONSTELLATIONS
New Music Box / 2009
RESONANT STRANDS
New Music Box / 2009
• The film 489 Days, for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was featured on public television by KERA PBS Television on October 3, 2019
• “Flourish” for chamber orchestra performed by the Minnesota Sinfonia, conducted by Jay Fishman at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 27, 2019
• “Flourish” for chamber orchestra premiered by the Minnesota Sinfonia, conducted by Jay Fishman, in Founders Hall at the Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota on October 25, 2019
• From Transformative States for wind ensemble performed by the Wind Ensemble at DePaul University, conducted by Cliff Colnot, in Chicago, Illinois on June 1, 2019
• On Solitary Fields for SSAA choir and instrumental ensemble, commissioned and premiered by Sigma Alpha Iota, conducted by Teresa Stewart, in Margo Jones Auditorium at Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas on April, 6 2019
• “Cloud-Like” version for flute and saxophone premiered by Duo Alto at the Swiss Foundation for Young Musicians in Basel, Switzerland on March 21, 2019
Kronos Quartet
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Now Ensemble
Minnesota Orchestra
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
The Crossing Contemporary Choir
International Contemporary Ensemble
Jack Quartet
Verdigris Choral Ensemble
Ensemble Ipse
Ensemble Dal Niente
Volti Choral Ensemble
New Millennium Orchestra
New York New Music Ensemble
Crimson Duo
Calliope Duo
Sonic Inertia Dance and Performance Group
Third Coast Percussion
World Harp Congress in Hong Kong, China
Nuovi Spazi Festival at the American Academy in Rome, Italy
Ensems Festival for Contemporary Music in Valencia, Spain
Sonic Fusion Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland
• From Transformative States for wind symphony premiered by the University Band, conducted by Ron Ellis, in the Recital Hall at the University of San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas on March 7, 2019
• “Odes of Praise” for choir and orchestra premiered by the University Singers and Concert Orchestra, conducted by Richard Sparks, in Winspear Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on March 4, 2019
• “Mother of War” premiered by the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Clay Couturiaux, in Winspear Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on February 27, 2019
• “Flow” for solo saxophone premiered by Jeffery Kyle Hutchins and "Cloud-Like" for flute and saxophone performed by Avid Duo by the Avid Duo on the International Saxophone Symposium in Washington D.C. on January 12, 2019
2018-2019
• “Cloud-Like” version for flute and saxophone to be performed by Duo Alto at the Academy of Music and Dance in Jerusalem, Israel and the Sadna Conservatory in Jerusalem, Israel on the December 31, 2018
• “Joy to the World” orchestration for full orchestra was premiered by the Concert Orchestra in Winspear Concert Hall on the "Sounds of the Holidays" concert at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on December 7, 2018
• “As if Snow” performed by Versipel New Music on their "Winter Night" concert at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 2, 2018
• “Flutter” for violin and harp, recorded by the Crimson Duo, broadcasted on WWFM Classical in New Jersey on October 15, 2018
• “Flutter” for violin and harp performed by the Crimson Duo on the Fine Arts concert at the First Presbyterian Church in Tyler, Texas on September 13, 2018
• “Arcs” for seven musicians, seven dancers and video choreographed by Amy Hoang with video scenes by Alejandro Carrillo and "Resounding" for prepared piano/bowed piano, electric guitar, clarinet, trumpet, French horn and six dancers performed on the "Interlaced Motions" concert in the Dance and Theater building at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on May 5, 2018
• “Flutter” for violin and harp performed by the Crimson duo at the Virginia Harp Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in April 8, 2018.
• From Dawn to Dusk concert including “Veiled in Morning Mist” for flute and piano with one EBow, “Tendrils/Rain Gardens” for clarinet and piano, “Cloud-like” version for alto flute and alto saxophone, “Flutter” for violin and harp, “Echoes” for solo piano, “Moonlight, Refracted” for bass clarinet, piano and two percussionists and “Twilight” for female voice and chamber ensemble performed by the Calliope Duo (Elizabeth McNutt and Shannon Wettstein Sadler), Terri Sundberg, Eric Nestler, Erin Cameron, Steven Harlos, Jaymee Haefner, Mia Detwiler, Jacob Nydegger, Lucas Willsie, Nick Bolchoz, West Fox, Molly Fillmore, Laura Pillman, Kourtney Newton and Garrison Gerard in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on March 4, 2018
• “Cloud-Like” for flute and alto saxophone performed by the Avid Duo at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention at the Sheraton Reston Hotel in Reston, Virginia on February 17, 2018
The Composer's Voice at Carnegie Hall in New York, New York
International Contemporary Ensemble ICE Fest in New York, New York
June in Buffalo Festival in Buffalo, New York
Charlotte New Music festival in Charlotte, South Carolina
Sonic Impact at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, Illinois
Electronic Music Midwest Conference in Chicago, Illinois
Sound Field New and Experimental Music Festival in Chicago, Illinois
Opera Cabal Multimedia Festival in Chicago, Illinois
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN COLLEGE
University of North Texas
Freshman Orientation / 2020, 2018
COMPOSING WITH COLOR
Charlotte New Music Festival / 2020
COMPOSING FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES
Booker T. Washington High School / 2018, 2017
NON-PROFIT ENTREPRENEURSHP
University of North Texas
Division of Music Business and Entrepreneurship / 2017
NATURA, A MODULAR AND OVERLAPPING CYCLE OF EXTRACTABLE WORKS, BY KIRSTEN SORIANO
State University of New York at Stony Brook / 2016
• “Cloud-Like” version for flute and alto saxophone performed by the Ultraviolet Ensemble in the Upper Hall at Trinity Anglican Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on February 3, 2018
• “Mother of War” for full orchestra read by the Symphony Orchestra in the Murchison Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on November 27, 2018
• “Flutter” for violin and harp performed by the Crimson Duo in Magale Recital Hall at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana on September 25, 2017
• “Veiled in Morning Mist” for flute and piano with one EBow was premiered by the Calliope Duo at the National Flute Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 29, 2017
• “Flutter” for violin and harp was premiered by the Crimson Duo on July 10, 2017 at the World Harp Congress in Hong Kong, China on July 10, 2017.
• “I Carry Your Heart” for SSAATTBB chorus, violoncello and piano was performed by the University of North Texas University Choir, conducted by Richard Sparks, in Winspear Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 11, 2017
• “Increscent” for violin and piano was performed by Ensemble Ipse at Shapeshifter Lab in New York, New York on March 5, 2017
• “Halo” for two prepared vibraphones, piano, harp, cello and contrabass performed by the Contemporary Chamber Players at Roulette in New York, New York on November 11, 2016
• “Halo” for two prepared vibraphones, piano, harp, cello and contrabass premiered by the Contemporary Chamber Players at State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, New York on November 10, 2016
• “Cloud-Like” for saxophone duo was performed by Duo Dionysus at Atonement Lutheran Church in Kansas City, Missouri on September 8, 2016
"With Reverence" for solo French horn, percussion and strings was broadcast on the Listening to Ladies podcast on August 15, 2016
• “Rain Gardens” for solo piano was performed by Jonathan Hannau in the Open Space Showcase at the Darmstadt International Music Institute in Darmstadt, Germany on August 18, 2016
• Kirsten Soriano presented a lecture about her Natura cycle in the Open Space Showcase at the Darmstadt International Music in Darmstadt, Germany on August 18, 2016
• “Tendrils” for solo clarinet was performed by the Texas New Music Ensemble at the Fort Bend Music Center in Houston, Texas on July 30, 2016
• “In Stillness” for bass clarinet and cello was performed by the Texas New Music Ensemble at the Fort Bend Music Center in Houston, Texas on July, 30 2016
• “Take Me In” for soprano and chamber ensemble with text by Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi translated by Nader Khalili was premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente at their tenth anniversary party at their rehearsal space in Chicago, Illinois April 30, 2016
• Natura for Skeletal Orchestra including “Undercurrents,” 2016 “Rain Gardens,” “Air,” “As if Snow,” “In Stillness,” “Murmur,” and “Branching” was performed by students and faculty members at the University of North Texas in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas in April 16, 2016
NATURA, A MODULAR AND OVERLAPPING CYCLE OF EXTRACTABLE WORKS, BY KIRSTEN SORIANO
Northwestern University / 2016
NATURA, A MODULAR AND OVERLAPPING CYCLE OF EXTRACTABLE WORKS, BY KIRSTEN SORIANO
Darmstadt International Festival for New Music / 2016
NATURA, A MODULAR AND OVERLAPPING CYCLE OF EXTRACTABLE WORKS, BY KIRSTEN SORIANO
Northwestern University / 2016
COMPOSING WITH COLOR Birmingham Conservatory / 2015
“PARTIELS” FROM LES ESPACES ACOUSTIQUESBY GERARD GRISEY
Darmstadt International Festival for New Music / 2014
“EMERGE” FOR PIANO AND BOWED PIANO FROM THE RESONANT STRANDS CYCLE BY KIRSTEN BROBERG
Darmstadt International Festival for New Music / 2014
PRE-CONCERT LECTURE
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra / 2011
OLIVIER MESSIAEN: HIS MUSIC AND INFLUENCE
The French Alliance of Minneapolis/Saint Paul
OLIVIER MESSIAEN: HIS MUSIC AND INFLUENCE
The French Alliance of Minneapolis/Saint Paul / 2011
COMPOSING FOR PIANO
The American Composers Forum / 2010
SPECTRALISM AND THE MUSIC OF GERARD GRISEY
Concordia College Moorhead / 2009
SPECTRALISM AND EXTENDED INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES
Chicago Academy of Performing Arts / 2008
STRAVINSKY’S BALLETS
Loyola University / 2007
PREPARED PIANO
Illinois State University / 2007
• Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano was performed by TrioPolis 2016 in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 16, 2016
• Dream-Paths for female voice, piano/prepared piano, electric guitar 2016 and percussion was performed by Erin Matthews, David Falterman, Chaz Underriner and West Fox in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 26, 2016
• Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano was performed by TrioPolis 2016 at UNT on the Square in Denton, Texas on April, 14, 2016
• Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano was performed by TrioPolis in the Choral Recital Hall at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas on March 24, 2016
• Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano performed in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on February 8, 2016
• Dream-Paths for female voice, piano/prepared piano, electric guitar and percussion was performed by Erin Matthews, David Falterman, Miguel Espinel and West Fox on M in the Lyric Theater at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on February 13, 2016
• “Cloud-Like” version for flute and alto saxophones was performed by the Awea Duo in Pepsico Recital Hall at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas on January 22, 2016
• “Cloud-Like” version for flute and alto saxophones was performed by the Awea Duo in Dudley Recital Hall at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas on January 20, 2016
• “ConstellationsàCelestial Dawning” for full orchestra performed on January 29 2016 by the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 29, 2016
2015-2016
• “Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Nathan Nabb at the North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Norman, Oklahoma on February 21, 2015
• “Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at the Birmingham Conservatory in Birmingham, United Kingdom on June 10, 2015
• “Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at the Royal Welsch College of Music in and Drama in Cardiff, United Kingdom on June 8, 2015
• “Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at Marlborough College in Wiltshire, United Kingdom on June 4, 2015
• “Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at Howarth of London in London, United Kingdom on May 30, 2015
• “Opening” for solo cello was performed by Isabel Castellvi at New Museum in New York, New York on February 3, 2015
• “ConstellationsàCelestial Dawning” for full orchestra was performed by the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on February 4, 2015
2014-2015
• “Increscent” for violin and piano and “Cadence” for piano, three piano bowers and string quartet was performed by the Nova Ensemble in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas on November 17, 2014
New Music USA
Aaron Copland Recording Program
American Composers Forum Jerome Fund
Meet the Composer’s Cary New Music Performance Fund
Illinois Arts Council Fellowship
Issaquah Philharmonic Orchestra Call for Scores
University of Houston’s Sarofim Composition Contest
Twisted Spruce Competition Ensemble Dal Niente Call for International Scores
Midwest Graduate Music Consortium International Call for Scores
“Her music has been described as haunting, stunning, and picturesque even ineffable. It casts a spell on us that leaves time behind, taking us into a different kind of present, a different kind of now (Alison Young, Minnesota Public Radio).”
“Whether you're a believer in fate or not, you kind of have to think Kirsten was meant to be a composer. Even since a young age it seemed inevitable … (Trevor Hunter, New Music Box).”
“Along with illustrations, the film had an original score reminiscent of Egyptian scales and harmonies, but also maintained a Western influence. The score came from Kirsten, a composer and associate professor of composition at UNT (Nick Lawrence, North Texas Daily).”
“The standout composition on the program was ‘Ethers’ for horn, cello, and percussion by Ensemble Dal Niente founder Kirsten. It was a beautifully understated, spectral piece that built up harmonic constructions with a sharp ear for the timbres of the instruments (Devin Hurd, New Music Box).”
“The increasingly prolific Kirsten also premiered her ‘Origins,’ a stunning and picturesque five-movement work for mixed winds and strings (Bryant Manning, Chicago Classical Review).”
• “Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on November 6, 2014 at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas on November 6, 2014
• “Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on November 5, 2014 at Central Trak in Dallas, Texas on November 6, 2014
• “Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on November 6, 2014 at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas on November 6, 2014
• “Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on November 5, 2014 at Central Trak in Dallas, Texas on November 6, 2014
• Resonant Strands cycle of five pieces for piano, string quartet and three piano bowers was performed by the Nova Ensemble in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas on October 24, 2014
• The Waters of Time cycle of seven pieces for soprano and chamber Ensemble was performed by UNT faculty and students in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas on October 24, 2014 in
• “Emerge” for piano and three piano bowers was performed by Michiko Saiki in Open Space at the Darmstadt Festival for Contemporary Music in Darmstadt, Germany on August 15, 2014
• Three movements from Dream-Paths for soprano and vibraphone premiered by Ensemble 61 at the MacPhail Center for Performing Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 6, 2014
2013-2014
• “In Widening Circles” (text, Rainer Maria Rilke) for soprano, harpsichord and viola de gamba was premiered by Carrie Henneman Shaw, Tami Morse and Tulio Rondon in the Baroque Room in Saint Paul, Minnesota on April 4, 2013
• “Breathturn” for choir was performed by Volti at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, California at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church in San Francisco, California on March 2, 2013
• “In Widening Circles” (text, Rainer Maria Rilke) for soprano, harpsichord and premiered by Carrie Henneman Shaw, Tami Morse and Tulio Rondon of in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota on May 17, 18 and 19, 2013
• The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble was performed by Ensemble 61 at the Regional Cultural Center in New York Mills, Minnesota on January 12, 2013
2012-2013
• The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble was performed by Ensemble 61 in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota on April 27, 2012
• “Impulse” for flute, clarinet, marimba, violin, cello and dancers was premiered by faculty musicians and student dancers at Saint Olaf College on April 12, 2012
• “Opening” for solo cello was performed by Joel Salvo in the Schubert Club in Saint Paul, Minnesota on November 15, 2012
2011-2012
• “Sketches at Dusk and Daybreak” for flute, vibraphone and piano was performed by Lontano at the Fourth London Festival of American Music in London England on October 26, 2012
• The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble was performed by Ensemble 61 in the Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minnesota October 13, 2012
“The increasingly prolific Kirsten (Soriano) also premiered her ‘Origins,’ a stunning and picturesque fivemovement work for mixed winds and strings (Bryant Manning, Chicago Classical Review).”
“The real gem here is ‘Constellations,’ by Kirsten. This delightfully evocative partita artfully introduces icy, nebulously related clusters and after some otherworldly upper-register explorations watches the universe expand and cool down even further (Alan Young, Lucid Culture).”
"… Breathturn, by Chicago-based composer Kirsten, 30, which set five Paul Celan poems, expressing life and death matters, in a continuous piece that made you rethink what constitutes singing (David Patrick Stearns, the Philadephia Enquirer).”
“Kirsten has embraced the spectral approach in her own works: 'I am interested in drawing harmonic material from various spectra, such as an overtone series that I develop in a cycle,' (Kirsten) says (Doyle Armbrust, Time Out Chicago).”
“Kirsten, founder of newmusic ensemble dal niente, is no such snob. Earlier this year at the Green Mill, her contemporary ensemble delivered an anguished take on Radiohead’s “Nude,” with Masahito Sugihara’s sax standing in for Thom Yorke’s vocals (Bryant Manning, Time Out Chicago).”
“This ensemble just returned from Darmstadt, Germany, where it was presented with the Young Ensembles Award during the city’s New Music Summer Course, an esteemed symposium of lectures and premieres of new music, thereby elevating Chicago’s new-music cred internationally. Founded in 2004 by composer Kirsten, the group is now in residency as a kind of house band for Columbia College, giving the young artists in … (the) program a world-class group of instrumentalists to perform their works, rather than a lifeless MIDI keyboard (Doyle Armbrust, Time Out Chicago)."
• The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble was performed by Ensemble 61 at Central Square in Glenwood, Minnesota on September 21, 2011
• The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble was performed by Ensemble 61 in the United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Wisconsin on August 4, 2011
• “Inward” for string quartet was premiered by the Kronos Quartet string quartet at the Ensems Festival for Contemporary Music in Valencia, Spain on May 31, 2011
• “Of Resonance” for string quartet from the Resonant Strands cycle was performed by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra on October 22, 2011
• “Ethers” for French horn, cello and percussion from the Between Darkness and Light cycle was premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente on October 20, 2011
• “Of Resonance” for string quartet from the Resonant Strands cycle was performed by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra on October 20, 2011
• “That Time” from The Waters of Time cycle was performed on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's MusicNow series by musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Cliff Colnot on October 17, 2011
• An arrangement of Radiohead’s “Nude” by Kirsten Soriano was performed by Ensemble 61 the Baroque Room in Saint Paul, Minnesota on September 17, 2011
• The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble was performed by Ensemble Dal Niente at the Mayne Stage in Chicago on April 21, 2011
• “That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble was performed by the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire New Music Ensemble, conducted by Ethan Wickman on March 28, 2011
• “Echoes” for solo piano was performed by Nicholas Phillips at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire on March 28, 2011
• “Breathturn” for choir, professionally recorded by conductor Donald Nally and The Crossing contemporary choir, was commercial released by Parma Navona Records in spring 2011
2010-2011
• “With Reverence” for solo French horn, strings and percussion was premiered by Bernhard Scully premiered in Nichols Hall in Evanston, Illinois on January 21, 2010
• “Constellations” for solo piano was performed by Winston Choi at Piano Forte Chicago in Chicago on December 5, 2010
• “Echoes” for solo piano was performed by Matthew McCright in Merkin Concert Hall in New York City on September 23, 2010 and in Sateren Hall at Augsburg College in Minneapolis on May 14, 2010
• “Songs of Longing” (text, Sappho) for treble voices and baroque chamber ensemble was premiered in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota on May 14, 2010
• “Close” for soprano and piano, and “To Want” for soprano and piano trio (text, Pablo Neruda) was performed by Ensemble Dal Niente at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio in April 2010
“An homage to Grisey’s 1994-6 work Vortex Temporum, (Kirsten) uses French horn overtones wonderfully supplied by soloist Bernhard Scully within a twelvestring soundscape punctuated by percussion that included cow bells and glockenspiel. The piece builds in dynamics and shifts from tentative whole tones to an extended climactic triumph of the tonal triad (Dennis Polkow, Chicago Classical Review).”
“(Kirsten) explained that the inspiration for her ‘Celestial Dawning’ had been Holst’s The Planets, which was clearly evident in the great wash of sound she favored through (Susan Elliot, Classical Voice America).”
“First up was ‘Celestial Dawning,’ a piece by Kirsten She currently teaches at the University of North Texas, but she's originally from White Bear Lake ... 'Hearing her composition performed by an orchestra of this caliber is a dream come true,' she said. She's learned a huge amount and will use the experience to refine her piece (Evan Kerr, Minnesota Public Radio).”
“Kirsten from White Bear Lake, the only Minnesota composer in this year's group, paints silvery, glistening sounds in her ‘Celestial Dawning’ (Michael Anthony, Minneapolis Star Tribune).”
“I did not know (Kirsten’s) music beforehand, but now I want to know more of it. This was a sensitive, beautiful work that took advantage of the capabilities of the ensemble (Wes Flynn, Sequenza 21).”
“Dal Niente became more organized and busier. (Kirsten) went on to become the ensemble’s first executive director … and in 2010, the group made an award-winning appearance at International Festival for New Music in Darmstadt, which has long been associated with the most celebrated names in new music (It has since returned twice)." (Hannah Edgar, The Chicago Maroon).”
2008-2009
• “Constellations” for solo piano was performed by Matthew McCright at Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Minneapolis on April 25, 2009
• “Increscent” for violin and piano duo was performed by Austin Wulliman and Mabel Kwan at the University of Illinois in Bloomington, Illinois on May 23, 2009
• “Breathturn” (text, Paul Celan) for chamber choir was premiered by The Crossing contemporary chamber choir at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia on May 22, 2009 2009
• “Constellations” for solo piano was performed by Matthew McCright; and “Increscent” for violin and piano performed by Austin Wulliman and John Boonenberg at the Tenri Cultural Institute in New York City on March 26, 2009
• “Constellations” for solo piano was performed by Matthew McCright at Westminster College in Pennsylvania on March 9, 2009
• “In Stillness” for clarinet quintet was performed by the Mivos String Quartet at Issue Project Room in New York City on March 11, 2009
• “Increscent” for violin and piano was performed by violinist Austin Wulliman and pianist Mabel Kwan at the Center for Performing Arts at Illinois State University in Bloomington, Illinois on March 23, 2009
• The Resonant Strands cycle of five extractable pieces for piano, bowed piano and string quartet was performed by Ensemble Dal Niente in the concert hall at Columbia College in Chicago on February 13, 2009
2008-2009
• “Constellations” for piano duo and percussion quartet was premiered by Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Now pianists Amy Briggs and Daniel Schlosberg with Third Coast Percussion in Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University in Chicago on December 13, 2008
• “Air” for flute and guitar was performed by flutist Harvey Sollberger and guitarist Paul Bowman performed at the Teatro Comunale in Cagily Messapica, Italy on October 19, 2008
• “Lines” electronic soundtrack, for which Kirsten Soriano composed for a film by Sarah Carlson, was premiered at Electronic Music Midwest Conference at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois on October 16, 2008
• “Air” for flute and guitar was performed by flutist Harvey Sollberger and guitarist Paul Bowman performed in Villa Aurelia Hall in Rome, Italy at the Nuovi Spazi Musicali Festival on October 16, 2008
• “Constellations” for solo piano was premiered by Matthew McCright in the concert hall at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on October 12, 2008
• “Emerge” for piano and bowed piano was performed by pianist Mabel Kwan on the Sonic Fusion Festival at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland on September 21, 2008
• “Suspended” for solo clarinet was performed by Alejandro Acierto at DePaul University in Chicago on May 25, 2008
• “That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble was performed by soprano Peyee Chen and the Northwestern University Contemporary Music Ensemble in Pick Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois on May 17, 2008
• “Opening” for solo viola was premiered by Chia-Ying Hsu in Shiley Theatre, Camino Hall at the University of California at San Diego on April 5, 2008
“I found this class to be the most intellectually stimulating of all my classes. I have never really had to think in the terms we often discuss in the class, and I appreciate every second of the discussions held in class. I have definitely felt that my thinking has been stretched by this course. (She) is an excellent instructor and resource for contemporary music performers and composers.”’
“Very brilliant and knowledgeable.”
“(Kirsten) did a fabulous job of structuring this class. I liked how each project was inspired by a specific compositional technique. Each project theme or genre was also heavily supported with excellent examples that resembled what we were learning. (She) also gave excellent insight on the professional world and the realities of being a composer for orchestra. I earned a lot about what it takes to put together a professional looking score, and what makes a score interesting and memorable.”
“Very patient and understanding. Always willing to explain material for better understanding.”
“We engaged material that were unfamiliar to me and then applied it directly to what I was currently working on. This process caused me to engage the material directly, think about it, develop it, and apply it to daily assignments.”
“She knows her material well.”
“I really loved the variety of pieces that we were able to look at some of which I had never heard of before or heard anything like before.”
“Kirstenis a wonderful teacher ... this is one of my favorite classes I have taken (here).”
“I felt intellectually stimulated with each project. I loved that the class was built around learning several compositional concepts and applying them hands on. The projects were fun and I learned a lot from both (Kirsten) and my classmates as well.”
“My favorite Prof. this semester”
• “Emerge” for piano and bowed piano was performed by pianist Matthew McCright and the Renegade Ensemble at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on April 4, 2008
• “Opening” for solo cello was performed by Isabel Castellvi at Brooklyn Arts Exchange in New York City on March 21-22, 2008
• “Opening” for solo viola was premiered by Chia-Ying Hsu in Shiley Theatre, Camino Hall at the University of California at San Diego on April 5, 2008
• “That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble was premiered by soprano Carrie Henneman Shaw and Ensemble Dal Niente in Ganz Hall at Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University in Chicago on January 23, 2008
• “Emerge” for piano and bowed piano was performed by pianist Matthew McCright and the Renegade Ensemble at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on April 4, 2008
• “Opening” for solo cello was performed by Isabel Castellvi at Brooklyn Arts Exchange in New York City on March 21-22, 2008
• “That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble was premiered by soprano Carrie Henneman Shaw and Ensemble Dal Niente in Ganz Hall at Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University in Chicago on January 23, 2008
• “In Stillness” for bass clarinet and cello was toured throughout New York City and Chicago by the Ai Ensemble from December 12-21, 2007
• “Increscent” for violin and piano was performed by Eighth Blackbird violinist Matt Albert at the Sonic Impact Festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago on October 29, 2007
• “Twilight” for music and dance was performed by the Sonic Inertia Dance and Performance Group at the Opera Cabal Chamber Opera and Multimedia Festival at the Zhou B. Art Center in Chicago on October 19, 2007
• “Emerge” for piano and bowed piano was performed by Matthew McCright and the Renegade Ensemble in Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on October 13, 2007
• “Branching” for solo clarinet and chamber ensemble was premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente at the Sound Field Festival for New and Experimental Music at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago in Chicago on October 4, 2007
• “Opening” for solo violin was premiered by Carmel Raz on an evening of new music with Yoni Niv and members of the Musica Nova Consort at Cafe Mersand in Tel-Aviv, Israel on August 22, 2007
• “Of Resonance” for string quartet performed by the Jack Quartet string quartet at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago in Chicago on May 5, 2007
• “Suspended” for solo bass clarinet was performed by Gareth Davis at Rosenberg and Kaufman Fine Art on the 2007 New York City International Contemporary Ensemble Ice Fest in New York City on April 27, 2007
• “Opening” for solo cello was performed by Isabel Castellvi at Ossia Fine Arts Space in the historic Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue in Chicago in Chicago on April 10, 2007
• “Twilight” (text, E. E. Cummings) for soprano and chamber ensemble was premiered by soprano Linden Christ with Ensemble Dal Niente on the Chamber Opera and Multimedia Festival at the Zhou Brothers Art Center in Chicago on April 5, 2007
“I learned so much about the contemporary vocal repertoire. (Kirsten) did a wonderful job covering the important pieces and composers as some great highlights. The class always brought something new to my knowledge of contemporary music.”
“(Kirsten’s) genuine interest that students understood the material was complemented by her willingness to meet with students after class.”
“Was very open to help any student who was struggling and would try to find different ways to explain materials.”
“(This class) presented the opportunity to compose for a full orchestra and showed different methods of approaching this task. The organization of the content was also very effective in showing how these apply to music throughout different points in time.”
“I loved the course! It gave me an excellent understanding of different techniques from a historical and contemporary perspective.”
(Kirsten) is super positive and really seems to know her stuff. The entire organization of the class was stimulating and to be able to get a recording of my own orchestra piece that I can use for my portfolio is pretty invaluable.”
“I absolutely adored this class...it was the only class I had this quarter that I actually looked forward to going to every week. Kirsten is a great teacher and is incredibly understanding and supportive.”
“You won't find another class (here) like this one. It's great. For people that have never composed before, this class approaches composition correctly. It just encourages you to be creative”
“Knowledgeable, positive and encouraging. A superb teacher! Her teaching helps me to believe in my dreams as a musician.”
“This class was fun, and really gave me the confidence to try learning about something that I don’t have any background in. GREAT CLASS AND PROFESSOR ROCKS!”
2006-2007
• “Opening” for solo cello was performed by Isabel Castellvi and “Emerge" for piano and bowed piano by Sergiy Komirenko with Mabel Kwan, Drew Baker, and Scott Scharf at a Composer Concert in Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University in Chicago on November 16, 2006
• “Opening” for solo cello was performed by Isabel Castellvi and “Emerge" for piano and bowed piano by Sergiy Komirenko with Mabel Kwan, Drew Baker, and Scott Scharf at a Composer Concert in Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University in Chicago on November 16, 2006
• “ Increscent” for violin and piano was performed by Matt Albert and Michael McBride at the Sonic Impact Festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago on October 29, 2006
• “ Increscent” for violin and piano was performed by Matt Albert and Michael McBride at the Sonic Impact Festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago on October 29, 2006
• “Suspended” for solo bass clarinet was performed by Gareth Davis at the Sound Field Festival at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago, Illinois on October 15, 2006
• “Emerge” for piano and bowed piano was performed at the Green Mill Jazz Club in Chicago by the International Contemporary Ensemble as part of their 2006 Chicago ICE Fest on September 17, 2006
• “Suspended” for solo bass clarinet was performed by Gareth Davis at the 2005 June in Buffalo Festival in New York in June 7, 2005
• “Increscent" for violin and piano was performed by David Yonan and Michael McBride of the Fine Arts Music Society in Curtiss Hall in the Fine Arts Building in Chicago on May 28, 2005
• “Increscent" for violin and piano was performed by David Bowlin and Cory Smythe of the International Contemporary Ensemble at the New Music Marathon in Regenstein Recital Hall at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois on May 22, 2005
• “Lament” for string quartet was performed by Rena Ishii violin, HyaeRhun Yim Jung, Carroll Wallace viola, Tim Kwan cello in Werner Recital Hall at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 19, 2004
• “Lament” for string quartet was performed by Rena Ishii, Hyae-Rhun Yim Jung, Carroll Wallace and Tim Kwan at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 18, 2004
• “Lament” for string quartet was performed by Rena Ishii, Hyae-Rhun Yim Jung, Carroll Wallace and Tim Kwan at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 17, 2004
• “Sketches at Dusk and Daybreak” for flute, vibraphone and piano was performed by Do Hee Lee, Matthew Hawkins and Youngeun Choi in Werner Recital Hall at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 16, 2004
• “Sketches” for alto flute/flute in c, vibraphone and piano was performed by the New York New Music Ensemble at the June in Buffalo festival in New York in June, 2003
• “Night Visions” for full orchestra premiered by the University of Minnesota Symphony Orchestra conducted by Yuri Ivan at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 4, 2003