CURRICULUM VITA

JOHN H. RATLEDGE, II
927 Lynn Oaks Street
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35406
205.348.0178 (office)

EDUCATION:
•Doctor of Musical Arts: The University of Southern California–Los Angeles, California; May 1988; Areas of concentration: Major Fields—Choral Conducting and Literature; Support Fields—Instrumental Conducting, Composition, Music History and Literature; Treatise topic: Igor Stravinsky’s Oedipus Rex: Genesis, Analysis, and Interpretation; Nominated for the Julius Herford Dissertation Award for outstanding, scholarly research in choral music
•Postgraduate study: The University of Texas–Austin, Texas; Summer 1980
•Master of Music: Hardin Simmons University–Abilene, Texas; August 1978; Double Major: Choral Conducting, Theory/Composition; Thesis I: A Compositional Analysis of Three Magnificat Settings: C. T. Pachelbel, J. S. Bach, and J. H. Ratledge; Thesis II: Magnificat for Mixed Chorus and Piano
•Bachelor of Music: Carson-Newman College–Jefferson City, Tennessee; May 1976; Major: Music Education, Piano Emphasis; Certification: All-level, Professional

EXPERIENCE:
•The University of Alabama–Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Professor; Conductor, University Singers; Area Coordinator of Graduate Choral Conducting; Director of Choral Activities; 2004 to present; Responsibilities: University Singers, Graduate Conducting (private and class), Graduate Choral Literature and Pedagogy
•Shorter College–Rome, Georgia; Lester Harbin Chair of Conducting; Professor of Music; Director of Choral Activities; 1990-2003; Responsibilities: Chorale, Shorter Classic, Conducting (private and class), Choral Techniques, Sightsinging and Ear Training, Theory, Choral Arranging, Form and Analysis
•Artistic Director/Conductor, Rome Festival Singers–Rome, Georgia; 1994-1996
•Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Assistant Professor; 1989-1990; Responsibilities: Graduate and Undergraduate Conducting and Literature, Mens and Women’s Chorus, University Chorus, Supervision of student teachers
•Howard Payne University–Brownwood, Texas; Director of Choral Activities; Assistant Professor; 1983-1985; Three-year leave-of-absence granted to complete doctorate, Fall 1985-1988; Resumed teaching Fall 1988; Responsibilities: A cappella Choir, Conducting, Sightsinging and Ear Training, Choral Arranging, Form and Analysis, Composition; Secondary Music Methods, Supervision of student teachers
•The University of Southern California–Los Angeles, California; Assistant Lecturer; Conducting I; 1986-1988
•El Camino College–Torrance, California; Supervisor of Applied Music Instruction; 1987-1988
•Fort Stockton High School–Fort Stockton, Texas; Choral Director (Grades 9-12); 1979-1983
•Jefferson Junior High School–Abilene, Texas; Choral Director; 1978-1979
•Hardin Simmons University–Teaching Assistant, Piano; 1976-1978
•First United Methodist Church–Rome, Georgia; Director of Music; August 1993-2004
•First Presbyterian Church–Rome, Georgia; Soloist; 1990 to 1992; Interim; Minister of Music, Organist/Choirmaster; January 1992-1993
•First Presbyterian Church–San Pedro, California; Director of Adult and Handbell Choirs; 1986-1988
•First Baptist Church–Fort Stockton, Texas; Interim Minister of Music; 1979
•University Baptist Church–Abilene, Texas; Assistant Minister of Music; Youth Choir, Handbells, Pianist; 1976-1978
•Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church–Roanoke, Virginia; Interim Minister of Music; Summer 1976

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

INTERNATIONAL ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING:
GUEST CONDUCTOR:
•Pest County Symphony Orchestra–Budapest, Hungary, May 2002; Gave the Hungarian premiere of the full orchestra version of the Duruflé Requiem
•Filharmonica Banatul–Timisoara, Romania; May 2002; Gave the Romanian premiere of the orchestra version of the Duruflé Requiem
•Intrarti Orchestra–Athens, Greece; May 2002; Gave the Greek premiere of the full orchestra version of the Duruflé Requiem
•Orquesta Académica de Madrid–Madrid, Spain; May 1999; Brahms Requiem and Alto Rhapsodie
•Teatre Fortuny–Reus, Spain; May 1999; Orff Carmina burana
•Académie de St. Louis en L’Île de Paris–Paris, France; May 1999; Brahms Requiem and Alto Rhapsodie
•Filharmonia Sudecka w Walbryzychu–Walbryzychu and Wroclaw, Poland, May 1996; Gave the Polish premiere of the full-orchestra version of the Duruflé Requiem and Bernstein Chichester Psalms

INTERNATIONAL CHORAL CONDUCTING:
•Seoul Art Center–Seoul, South Korea; May 2011                                                                            •Jeju Art Center–JeJu, South Korea; May 2011                                                                           •Kei-Myung Art Center–Daegu, South Korea                                                                             •Calvary Presyterian Church–Kwang-Myung, South Korea; May 2011                              •Kwang-Myung Cultural Arts Center–Kwang-Myung, South Korea; May 2011                                •Dangjin Municipal Choir–Dangjin, Korea; Dangjin Culture and Art Center, March 2008
•Vigadó Concert Hall–Budapest, Hungary; May 2002
•Timisoara Muzicala Festival–Timisoara, Romania; May 2002
•Lutheran Church of Sighisoara–Sighisoara, Romania; Gave the premiere of the organ version of the Duruflé Requiem; May 2002
•Lutheran Church of Bucharest–Bucharest, Romania; May 2002
•Concert Hall of the Sofia Music Academy–Sofia, Bulgaria; Gave the Bulgarian premiere of the organ version of the Duruflé Requiem; May 2002
•Petra Theatre–Athens, Greece; May 2002
•Iglesia Santiago El Mayor–Zaragosa, Spain; May 1999; Workshop and concert with composer, Javier Busto
•Teatre Fortuny–Reus, Spain; May 1999
•Basilica, Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial–El Escorial, Spain, May 1999
•Le Crypte Fouviére–Lyons, France; May 1999
•L’Église Madeleine–Paris, France; May 1999
•Radio and Television Hall–Wroclaw, Poland; May 1996
•Philharmonic Hall–Walbryzychu, Poland; May 1996
•The Concert Hall–Mlada Boleslav, The Czech Republic; May 1996
•The Red Church–Brno, The Czech Republic; May 1996
•Najswietszej Panny z Lourdes Church–Krakow, Poland; May 1996
•St. Thekla’s Kirke–Vienna, Austria; May 1996
•St. George’s Kirke–Berlin, Germany; May 1996
•Glinka Capella–St. Petersburg, Russia; May 1992
•Guest Conductor: Glinka Choir (The oldest, continuing professional choir in the world)–St. Petersburg, Russia; May 1992
•Smolny Cathedral–St. Petersburg, Russia; Gave the premiere of Handel’s Messiah in St. Petersburg; Hermitage Orchestra; May 1992
•The Kremlin–Novgorod, Russia; The first American Choir to perform at the original Kremlin; May 1992
•Appearance on Russian national television “600 Seconds,” equivalent to our “60 Minutes;” May 1992

STATESIDE ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING:
•Huxford Symphony Orchestra–The University of Alabama; Brahms Requiem; April 2008
•Less is More–The University of Alabama; Schönberg Kammersymphonie, Op. 9 and Lied der Waltaube from Gurrelieder; October 2007
•Less is More–The University of Alabama; Berio Circles; March 2007
•Less is More–The University of Alabama; Davidovsky Synchronisms No. 2; October 2006
•Rome Symphony Orchestra–Rome, Georgia; Robert Russell Bennet Porgy and Bess Suite; Overture to Fledermaus, Tzardas, Rachmaninoff Vocalise, Tritsch Trastch Polka, Orpheus in the Underwood; August 2006
•Huxford Symphony Orchestra–The University of Alabama; J. S. Bach Johannespassion, BWV 245; April 2006
•First United Methodist Church–Rome, Georgia; Handel Messiah; December 2002
•Spivey Hall–Morrow, Georgia; Mozart c minor Mass K. 42; March 2001
•First United Methodist Church–Rome, Georgia; Handel Messiah, Easter portion; March 2001
•First United Methodist Church–Rome, Georgia; Rutter Magnificat; December 2000
•Spivey Hall–Morrow, Georgia; Brahms Requiem and Alto Rhapsodie; April 1999
•Spivey Hall–Morrow, Georgia; Orff Carmina burana; March 1999
•First United Methodist Church–Rome, Georgia; Handel Messiah; December 1997
•Rome Symphony Orchestra–Rome, Georgia; Handel Messiah; December 1996
•Rome Symphony Orchestra–Rome, Georgia; Duruflé Requiem; April 1995
•First United Methodist Church–Rome, Georgia; Bach Cantata Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 40 and Vivaldi Gloria, RV 589; December 1995
•Carnegie Hall–New York, New York; Texas Youth Chorale and Orchestra; Vaughan Williams, Dona nobis pacem; May 1994
•First United Methodist Church–Rome, Georgia; St. Säens Christmas Oratorio; December 1993
•First Presbyterian Church–San Pedro, California; Haydn Schöpfungsmesse, April 1988; Handel Messiah and Concerto Number 4 for Organ; December 1987
•Hardin Simmons Symphony Orchestra–Abilene, Texas; Mozart Concerto in d minor, K. 466; Honors Concert; February 1978

CRITIQUES AND REVIEWS

INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTING REVIEWS:
BULGARIA
“There are some choirs that one never forgets after hearing them even once. The Shorter College Chorale is this kind of choir. The entire audience, including my colleagues, my students, my singers, and I personally were delighted to hear this wonderful choir. The beautiful sounds, coupled with the rich palette of nuances and the large panorama of dynamics, made their performance an extraordinary musical experience for us. Dr. John Ratledge, an impressive conductor with the highest degree of musicality, demonstrated a keen sense of phrasing, a deep feeling for musical form, and an extensive knowledge of different musical styles. His artistic power was mirrored on the faces of the singers, and it was fantastic to feel that energy coming from the stage. I hope they will return to the Sofia Academy of Music.” –Theodora Pavlovitch, Conductor, Associate Professor, Academy of Music (Sofia, Bulgaria)

GREECE
“The collaboration between the Intrarti Orchestra and the outstanding Shorter Chorale was an artistic event of the highest standard. Perfectly prepared under Maestro Ratledge’s baton, the performance of Duruflé’s Requiem was a memorable one. Members of my orchestra described the Shorter Chorale’s performance as ‘inspired,’ and all of us were simply amazed with the Chorale’s a cappella singing. I look forward to Chorale’s return to Athens for future collaborations!” –Nikolaos Haliassas, Conductor, Intrarti Orchestra (Athens, Greece)

“You were diamonds in the desert. This choir is simply fantastic!” –Panigistis Tsziotis, Concertmaster, Intrarti Orchestra (Athens, Greece)

“Your choir is simply fantastic. Your music travels straight to God, creating an incredible spiritual moment. The constantly evolving panorama of color is unbelievable, and the music is truly a revelation to me.” –Alina Peretti (Stanmore, England)

HUNGARY
“The Shorter Chorale’s sold-out performance at the Vigadó Concert Hall was a wonderful event indeed, fully enjoyed by everyone. The choir was superb, and this is not an empty compliment. The Shorter Chorale is obviously one the very best choral ensembles from the United States that we have heard performing in Budapest. You must return to this historic concert hall.” –Laszlo Irinyi, Concert Masters International (Budapest, Hungary)

POLAND, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, GERMANY, AND AUSTRIA
“Both concerts were remarkable events in our cities. Shorter is an excellent and disciplined choir, with every piece, whether the Duruflé Requiem or folklore, showing a deep understanding of the music coupled with enthusiasm, artistry, and passion. The choir and orchestra were one ensemble, providing us a concert of impressive interpretation. The stirring standing ovations and numerous encores will be long remembered.” –Jozef Wilkomirski, Conductor, Sudecka Philharmonia (Walbryzychu, Poland)

“A musical feast! This chorus has a profound knowledge of music, excellent interpretation, and a faultless, beautiful sound. From the lyric to the full rhythms of Africa, the audience was delighted. The Shorter Chorale, with its conductor, John Ratledge, gave Poland three hours of charm and beauty. Let us hope to have more events of this kind. The clapping shall never end!” —Alina Peretti (Stanmore, England)

“The Chorale pulled the cold out of unheated cathedrals and wrapped the warmth of beautifully blended sound around each of us. This group demonstrated a depth of feeling and an expanded artistic awareness that many do not achieve in a lifetime.” —Dr. Thelma Hall, Professor of English, Shorter College (Rome, Georgia)

“Their performances were described as ‘magical.’ Ratledge memorized introductory speeches in Czech, Polish, and German which impressed everyone from the start; however, the Chorale’s deeply emotional performances evoked strong responses in every city. One concert lasted three hours before the group was allowed to leave the stage. The conductor of the Walbrzychu Philharmonic was so impressed that he has invited the Chorale to tour Europe with his orchestra. Seven formal concerts—simply stunning!” –Suzanne Robbins, ACFEA Tour Consultants (Tarrytown, New York)

RUSSIA
“An extraordinary concert, a tremendous success, and an inspiring display of artistry and professional skill.” –Eugenia Sobol, The University of St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, Russia)

“We have not witnessed such a success for many years in Glinka Cappella, one of the best concert halls of the world.” –V. Scherbatov, Chief of the Department of Foreign Contacts (St. Petersburg, Russia)

“What professional skill, variety of tone and style!” –Mayor (St. Petersburg, Russia)

“What a beautiful sound! A magnificent choir! They must come and sing with my orchestra, the second largest in the Ukraine.”—Alex Bielski, Agent of the Dniepropetrovsk Symphonic Orchestra (Ukraine)

“Judging by the warm reception, including five encores, our public loved them!” – Information (St. Petersburg, Russia)

“The Shorter Chorale brought such great pleasure to our city! The Chorale feels subtle things and understands with their whole heart–one could hear it in the Rachmaninoff and the Chesnokov which were so wonderfully performed. You and your choir reveal a great respect for Russian culture and our music.” –Luba Petrovna, Musical Editor-in-Chief, Smolny Concert and Exhibition Centre (St. Petersburg, Russia)

FRANCE
“With standing room only, the final concert in the famous Madeleine church featured the Academie de St. Louis en L’Île de Paris which joined the Chorale for the Brahms Requiem. The reserved French audience responded uncharacteristically with thundering applause, a standing ovation, and repeated requests for encores.” –Suzanne Robbins, ACFEA Tour Consultants (Tarrytown, New York)

STATESIDE CONDUCTING REVIEWS:
“Weaving a tapestry of sonic splendor, John Ratledge and the extraordinary artistry of the Shorter Chorale creates a musical miracle in Spivey Hall, transcendent in achieving the promise of acoustical and staging magic.” –Sherryl Nelson, Executive Director, Spivey Hall, Clayton College and State University (Morrow, Georgia)

“The music world needs more conductors like John Ratledge who are making a difference in so many lives.” –Robert Page, Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

“You are in your rightful place in this hall. Your groups sings with a level of perfection rarely heard between these walls. I’ve heard many groups, and this has been one of the best performances.” -–House Mistress, Carnegie Hall

“He is a consummate teacher, giving himself with abandon to the goal of excellence in all he does, both within the classroom and the community where he works.” –Dr. Larry McSwain, President Emeritus, Shorter College (Rome, Georgia)

"Dr. Ratledge is a widely known and respected as a passionate maker of music. John has the innate ability to delve far beyond the surface of the music. His intuitive insights into the deeper meaning of the musical gesture illicit a profound response from the singers with whom he makes music. John is not merely a gifted choral cirector, but in fact, is an artist whose music speaks from the core of his being." Dr. Allen Hightower, Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, Texas)

"John is an enormously talented individual whose distinguished career as a teacher and conductor has impacted the lives of countless young singers. He has won critical and public acclaim in a wide variety of venues. His professional credentials are of the highest order, and his performances, prepared with the singular care and insight of a scholarly musician, are executed with distinction and passion." Dr. Alan Raines, Georgia State University (Atlanta, Georgia)

OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES:
•Spivey Hall–Morrow, Georgia; University Singers; April 2008
•Spivey Hall–Morrow, Georgia; University Singers; April 2007
•Alabama Symphony Orchestra–Birmingham, Alabama; Verdi Requiem; February 2007
•Alabama Music Educators Association–Tuscaloosa, Alabama; January 2007
•Spivey Hall–Morrow, Georgia; University Singers; January 2006
•Alabama Music Educator’s Association–Tuscaloosa; January 2006, 2005
•Carnegie Hall–New York, New York; Two solo recitals; May 2001, May 1994; (New York premiere of Lauridsen’s Les Chansons des Roses, 1994)
•Nine consecutively sold-out performances at Spivey Hall–Morrow, Georgia; 1996-2003
•Georgia Music Educator’s Association–Savannah, Georgia, January 1992, 1997, 2000
•National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)–Carrollton, Georgia, March 1992 (The first college choir to ever perform at the state chapter of NATS)

NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO:
•April 15, 1999, 10:00 PM, WABE-FM-90.1–Atlanta, Georgia; Aired nationally
•July 3, 1997, 10:00 PM, WABE-FM-90.1– Atlanta, Georgia; Aired nationally

WORKSHOPS AND CLINICS:

INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP:
•Baeseok Univeristy–Cheonan, South Korea; "Voicing the Choir" and "Depth of Tone: Connect to the Breath"; March 2008

WORKSHOPS:
•Convention Headliner: Alabama Music Educators Association–Tuscaloosa, Alabama; January 2007
•Convention Headliner: Texas Music Educators Association–San Antonio, Texas; February 2003
•Convention Headliner: Tennessee American Choral Directors Association–Knoxville, Tennessee; September 2001
•Convention Headliner: Georgia American Choral Directors Association; Spivey Hall, Morrow, Georgia; July 2000
•Cobb County Teachers Workshop–Marietta, Georgia; “Artistic Singing”; August 2002
•Georgia Music Educators Association, Clinic/Workshop–Savannah, Georgia; January 1998
•Fayetteville County Music Teachers In-Service–Fayetteville, Georgia; August 1996
•Gwinnett County Choral Director’s In-Service–Lilburn, Georgia; August 1993

ALL-STATE, ALL-REGION, AND HONOR CHOIRS:
•All-State, Senior Mixed–Delaware; February 2009
•All-Region Choir, Region VI–Midland, Texas; November 2007
•Honor Choir–The University of Alabama; October 2007
•Georgia Independent School Association All-Select Choir–Rabun Gap, Georgia; November 2006
•Honor Choir–The University of Alabama; October 2006
•All-New England Choral Festival–Plymouth, New Hampshire; Plymouth State University; November 2005
•Honor Choir–University of Alabama; November 2005
•All-City Music Festival–Decatur, Alabama; November 2005
•ACDA Honor Chorus Conductor–Spivey Hall in Morrow, Georgia; July 2004
•All-State Choir Conductor, Georgia Music Educators Association 11th and 12th Grade Mixed Choir–Savannah, Georgia; April 2003
•All-State Choir Conductor, Georgia Music Educators Association 11th-12th Grade Mixed Choir; Savannah, Georgia; April 1998
•Douglas County Honor Choir–Douglasville, Georgia; February 2004
•All-New England Choral Festival–Plymouth, New Hampshire; November 2003
•Carnegie Hall–New York, New York; Georgia Youth Chorale; March 2001
•Texas Music Educators Region X Conductor–Beaumont, Texas; November 2001
•Texas Music Educators Region X Conductor–Beaumont, Texas; November 1995
•Carnegie Hall–New York, New York; Texas Youth Chorale and Orchestra; May 1994
•Texas Music Educators Region XXI Conductor–Lufkin, Texas; November 1994
•Texas Music Educators Region VI Workshop–Midland, Texas; 1994
•Muscogee County All-City Senior High Honor Chorus; Columbus, Georgia; April 1994
•All-New England Choral Festival–Plymouth, New Hampshire; November 1993
•Texas Music Educators Region XI Conductor–Midland, Texas; November 1992
•Texas Music Educators Region VI Workshop–Midland Texas; November 1992
•Youth II Music Camp Conductor– Norman Park, Georgia; July 1992
•GMEA District 7 High School Choir Clinic–Rome, Georgia; Shorter College; September 1991
•Texas Music Educators Region X–Beaumont, Texas; November 1989
•Texas Music Educators Region XII–San Antonio, Texas; November 1989
•Texas Music Educators Association Region VI–Brownwood, Texas; November 1989
•Texas Baptist All-State Youth Choir, Texas; Summers 1983-1985

RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT
AND PROGRAMMING

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA:
•Established the Friends of University Singers, a support organization for the ensemble; raising over $15000

•Procured $9000 to produce University Singers' first compact disc; Blackberry Winter; to be released Spring 2008

•Securred nationally and internationally renowned composer/conductor, Rene Clausen, to commision a composition for University Singers in Spring 2009; Dr. Clausen will come to Tuscaloosa for a three-day residency working with University Singers, as well as workshops and clinics for conductors and surrounding choirs performing his music

SHORTER COLLEGE
RECRUITMENT:
•Established the Feaste of Caroles, an annual, three-performance Christmas concert which involved over 20,000 participants and guests since its inception in 1993; Over 30 high school choirs participated during its eleven years of existence
•Established the Northwest Georgia Choral Festival, an annual clinic which involved over 3500 high school and elementary students since its inception in 1996; Grew from 150 students to over 400 high school and 250 elementary participants, including over 5000 patrons
•Established the Men’s and Women’s A cappella Group Competition in 2000 as a means of recruiting quality students in to the department; To promote the small ensemble singing experience

FUND-RAISING, SCHOLARSHIP DEVELOPMENT:
•Raised over $500,000.00 for student scholarships, European travel, and restoration of Evans Chorale Room, Minor Fine Arts, Brookes Chapel, and the campus at large
•Established and drafted three scholarships:
•The Betty Hobgood Doss Scholarship for Outstanding Choral Music at Shorter College (1993) through First Presbyterian Church of Rome, Georgia; an annual $2400.00 scholarship to recruit talented students
•Established and personally funded the Marian D. Ratledge Scholarship for Study Abroad (1998); designed to send exceptionally gifted music students abroad for intensive study; 1998–Kellie Jenkins; Studied at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria; Jennifer Quammen, Royal Academy of Music in London, England and the Music Academy in Prague, The Czech Republic, 2002; Trey Cassels, Royal Academy of Music in London, England, 2003
•Established and personally funded the William D. Knight Performer’s Competition, 2001; Eight students selected by refereed audition to compete for $2000.00 cash awards
•Procured over $100,000.00 in academic scholarships for needy students

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT:
•Marketing of Shorter Chorale and for the College; Built public awareness of the Chorale, so much so, that two Fall and Spring concerts were needed; The choral season expanded from two concerts to a ten-event series; Nine sold-out concerts at Spivey Hall in Morrow, Georgia
•Acquisition of ticketing program: hardware and software ($11,000.00); Management of ticket sales for all choral events (between $40,000 and 50,000.00 each year)
•Brochure and program design
•European travel and touring
•Recruitment

DISCOGRAPHY OF CHORAL WORK

COMPACT DISCS:
•Blackberry Winter; The University of Alabama Singers; to be released 2008
•Passages: Through the Years With the Shorter Chorale Live 1996-2001; Released November 2001; UCC 2009319542; Sold out
•The Shorter Chorale, Live From Glinka Hall; Released May 1993; Recorded at Glinka Capella–St. Petersburg, Russia; Sold out

COMPOSITIONS:
•I am the secret fire in all things; SSAA divisi, 2 soprano soli, a cappella; July 2009
•Blackberry Winter, SATB, a cappella; Premiered at the Texas Music Educators Association, February 13, 2004; for Midland Lee High School, Midland, Texas; Paula Edwards, Conductor
•The Lord’s Prayer—SATB divisi/a cappella; Commissioned for Concert Choir of Darlington Upper School–Rome, Georgia; October 2005
•I Am, SATB divisi, mezzo-soprano and baritone soli; To be premiered April 30, 2004; New England Master Chorale; Dr. Dan Perkins, Conductor
•Cool of the Day, SATB, a cappella; Alliance Music Publishers, Inc., AMP 0176; Premiered at the National Music Educators National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana; March 1992; Hardin Simmons University Concert Choir, Dr. Loyd Hawthorne, Conductor
•Under the Greenwood Tree; SSA/a cappella; Commissioned for Midland Lee High School; Midland, Texas; 1992
•Music, When Soft Voices Die; SATB/a cappella; Commissioned for Monahans High School; Monahans, Texas; 1992
•There Is a Lady Sweet and Kind; TTB/a cappella; Commissioned for Fort Stockton High School; Fort Stockton, Texas; 1992
•I Wander By the Sea; SSA/a cappella; University Interscholastic League 1990 Sightreading Contest; Summer 1989
•There is a Garden; SATB/a cappella; University Interscholastic League 1990 Sightreading Contest; Summer 1989
•Suite for Solo Cello; Commissioned by John Burton; Fall 1987
•Sanctus—SATB divisi/a cappella; Fall 1987
•Ballad of the Water of the Sea—Baritone/Piano; Commissioned by James Morrow; Senior Recital–Abilene, Texas; Spring 1986
•Ballad of the Mute Boy—Mezzo Soprano/Piano; For Nancy Lanmon; Junior Recital–Abilene, Texas; Spring 1986
•A Woodcutter On His Way Home—SSAA/a cappella; Commissioned by Madison High School–San Antonio, Texas; Spring 1985
•Song of the Barren Orange Tree—SATB/a cappella; Commissioned by Hardin Simmons University–Abilene, Texas; Fall 1984
•Psalm 96—SATB divisi/Piano; Premiered at Southern Baptist Convention–Houston, Texas; Summer 1979; Texas-Baptist All State Youth Choir
•Psalm 47—SSAA/a cappella; Commissioned by Sigma Alpha Iota of Hardin Simmons University; Fall 1979; Other performances: Abilene High School Women’s Chorus, Abilene, Texas; 1979; Madison High School Camerata– San Antonio, Texas; Spring 1984, 1986
•Magnificat—SATB divisi/Piano; Masters Thesis; Fall 1977
•Snowy Wood—SATB divisi/a cappella; Hardin Simmons Madrigal Singers; Spring 1977
•Serenade for Flute and Piano—Spring 1977
•Rondo for Viola and Piano—Spring 1977
•Lullaby—Soprano and Violin; Spring 1977

PUBLISHED COMPOSITIONS:
•Cool of the Day; SATB, mezzo-soprano solo; Alliance Music Publications, Inc., AMP 0176; June 1996
•I Wander By the Sea; SSA/a cappella; University Interscholastic League 1990 Sightreading Contest; Fall 1989; Southern Music Company; San Antonio, Texas. [Reprinted in: Songs for Sight-Singing, Volume 2, High School—SSA: Dr. Ruth Whitlock, Editor. San Antonio: Southern Music Company, 1995. B514]
•There is a Garden; SATB/a cappella; University Interscholastic League 1990 Sightreading contest; Fall 1989; Southern Music Company; San Antonio, Texas. [Reprinted in: Songs for Sight-Singing, Volume 2, High School—SATB: Dr. Ruth Whitlock, Editor. San Antonio: Southern Music Company, 1995. B516]
•America the Beautiful; TBB/Piano; Cambiata Press (The Sound of Singing Boys Choral Series); No. P980147, 1978

DISCOGRAPHY OF COMPOSITIONS:
•The Robert E. Lee Chorale and Alumni Chorale; Recorded at the Texas Music Educators Convention–San Antonio, Texas; Paula T. Edwards, Conductor; February 2004
•GMEA All-State 11th and 12th Grade Mixed Chorus; Released December 1998; Recorded at the Georgia Music Educators Association–Savannah, Georgia; John Ratledge, Conductor
•The Robert E. Lee Chorale and Alumni Chorale; Recorded at the Texas Music Educators Convention–San Antonio, Texas; Paula T. Edwards, Conductor; February 1994
•The Spring High School Concert Choir; Recorded at the Texas Music Educators Convention–San Antonio, Texas; Denise Eaton, Conductor; February 1994

NATIONAL JUDGING:
•University Interscholastic League Concert/Sightreading Competition, Region XI–Midland, Texas; February 1992
•District III Large Ensemble Festival–Baton Rouge, Louisiana; March 1990
•District VIII Large Ensemble Festival–New Orleans, Louisiana; March 1990
•University Interscholastic League Concert/Sightreading Competition, Region XI–Midland, Texas; February 1990
•University Interscholastic League Solo and Ensemble Competition–San Antonio, Texas; February 1989
•University Interscholastic League Sightreading–Beaumont, Texas; April 1989
•Univerrsity Interscholastic League Sightreading–San Antonio, Texas; April 1985
•University Interscholastic League Sightreading–Wichita Falls, Texas; April 1979

STATE JUDGING:
•District VI Large Ensemble Festival–Jonesboro, Georgia; February 2001
•Education Tour Consultants; Great Southern Explosion–Marietta, Georgia; April 1994, 1995, 1997
•GMEA District VIII Literary Competition–Lithonia, Georgia; March 1994
•Youth II Statewide Choral Festival–Toccoa, Georgia; February 1993
•GMEA District XII Large Ensemble Festival–Marietta, Georgia; February 1993
•GMEA District IX Large Ensemble Festival–Buford, Georgia; February 1993
•GMEA District III Large Ensemble Festival–Columbus, Georgia; March 1991
•District VIII, Literary Competition–Lilburn, Georgia; March 1991
•State Youth Choir Festival–Latham Springs, Texas; March 1990
•District VI Large Ensemble Festival–New Orleans, Louisiana; March 1990
•University Interscholastic League Concert–Midland, Texas; February 1990

RESEARCH:
•Choral Techniques textbook: The Mechanics of Line-Building, Artistic Singing: Line By Line By Line; The Power of Description: Finding the Reservoir of Heartfelt Expression In Choirs; Spirituals: I Do Them My Way
•Ear Training textbook: Sounding: A User’s Guide to Solfege as a Tool for Improving Harmonic Dictation.

ARTICLES IN PROGRESS:
•Sounding: the Vertical Dimension of Solfege and Its Application to Harmonic Dictation
•The Mid-Winter Songs of Morten Lauridsen: A Guide to Textual Understanding
•Copland’s In the Beginning, a Conductor’s Analysis
•A Solfege Teaching Guide to the Cokesbury Hymnal

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
•National Collegiate Choral Organization; Board Member, Alabama representative; 2005
•American Choral Directors Association; Life member
•Georgia Chapter of American Choral Directors Association; Editor of Georgia Sings (State Newsletter), 1995-2000, Board Member at Large 2001
•Texas Choral Directors Association
•Alabama Music Educator’s Association
•Music Educators National Conference
•Chorus America
•Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, music fraternity for men
•Association of American University Professors

HONORS AND HONOR ORGANIZATIONS:
•Distinguished Alumni: Carson-Newman College; Jefferson City, Tennessee; 2003
•International Who’s Who Among Professionals; 1999
•Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers; 1996,1998, 2005, 2006
•Pi Kappa Lambda, national honor music fraternity
•Kappa Delta Pi, education honor society
•Outstanding Young Man of America, 1978, 1982, 1985, 1987-1990