Anna E.

Garman, Composer
Curriculum Vitae
Last updated March 15, 2015

Birthdate: June 18, 1990

Place of Birth: Rolla, Missouri

Website: www.annaegarman.com
Email: composer@annaegarman.com

Education:
2012-2014

Master of Music in Composition from the University of Louisville

Bomhard Fellow
Composition studies with Steve Rouse

2008-2011

Bachelor of Music in Composition from the University of North Texas

Minor in Music Theory
Summa Cum Laude Graduate
Composition studies with Joseph Klein and Joelle Wallach
Bassoon studies with Kathleen Reynolds

2004-2008

Leander High School

International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient

Work Experience:
2011-

Private Instructor of Bassoon

Teach basic to intermediate skills on the bassoon to students ranging from middle
through high school. Adjusted student reeds for better performance.

2010-2012

Freelance Theory and Aural Skills Tutor

2009-2011

Supplemental Instruction Leader of Music Theory I & II

Tutored theory and aural skills concepts for undergraduate classes.

Prepared weekly lesson plans and handouts in coordination with Professors
Syllabus. Maintained a website to facilitate learning outside of sessions.
Collaborated with Professor to identify areas where students were struggling.
Created lesson plans to meet the individual students needs. Collaborated with
other SI leaders to continually improve strategies to help students. Organized
study sessions prior to tests based on students needs.

2010 Aug.

Music and Marching Band Technician for Rouse High School

Assisted directors in teaching fundamentals of marching to high school students.
Led music sectionals for small groups of students to learn show repertoire and
stand tunes.

Academic Experience:
2012

Guest Composer, University of Redlands

Presented my compositions to the composition studio with scores and audio
excerpts. Invited questions pertaining to my compositional style and process.

Organizations:
20102012-2013
2010-2011

American Society for Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)

American Composers Forum
UNT Composers Forum (Treasurer, Records Officer)

Anna E. Garman

Ensemble Experience:
2012-2014
2013
2012
2009-2011
2009-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
2008-2009

University of Louisville University Orchestra

University of Louisville Symphonic Band
University of Redlands Wind Ensemble, guest performer
University of North Texas Symphonic Band
University of North Texas Concert Orchestra
Woodwind Quintet
University of North Texas Chamber Orchestra
Sherman Symphony Orchestra Substitute

Awards and Honors:

2014
2014
2012
2011
2011
2011
2011
2010-2011

Honorable Mention in the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition

Graduate Dean's Citation at the University of Louisville
Bomhard Fellowship (U of L)
Received full tuition plus stipend to study composition, focusing on solo vocal writing.
Summa Cum Laude Graduate from the University of North Texas
Concerto Competition Finalist in Composition (UNT)
Presser Scholarship Nominee (UNT)
Outstanding Music Composition Undergraduate Student Award (UNT)
Martin Mailman Memorial Composition Scholarship (UNT)

Commissions:
Cracked Brick (2012) for flute/picc and alto sax
Brittany Primavera and Kyle Hutchins, AVIDduo
Amazing Grace (2011) for band (arrangement)
Alex Woods, Sonlight Band, Denton
Symphony No. 1 Desert Symphony (2011) for wind ensemble
Nils Gundersen, Leander High School Wind Ensemble
Hearts in Unity (2010) for marching band (arrangement)
Lee Crochet, Rouse High School Marching Band
O Art Gracieux (2010) for solo soprano and piano
Susan Curtice, soprano

Discography
Interactions- AVIDduo

Published Works
Flayed (2014), published by Imagine Music Publishing (release coming in 2015)

Compositions and Performances:

Flayed (2014) for solo Bassoon and Piano
Duration: 5'
9/24/2014- Faculty Recital, Bowling Green State University

Anna E. Garman

Fearfully, Wonderfully (2014) for solo Tenor and Baritone and orchestra
Duaration: 12'
4/24/2014- Reading by the U of L University Orchestra
Charqui (2013) for solo acoustic guitar
Duration: 45''
4/21/2014- Guitar Recital at University of Louisville
This is the Garden (2013) for soprano, woodwind quartet, and percussion
Duration: 5'30"
4/10/2013- Composer Recital at University of Louisville
Wracked (2012) for orchestra
Duration: 1'10"
4/18/2013- Reading by the U of L University Orchestra
Summer Storm (2012) for 5.1 fixed media
Duration: 5'20''
2/15/2013- Electronic Music Concert at University of Louisville
Cracked Brick (2012) for flute/piccolo and alto sax
Duration: 6'30''
9/15/2014- Old Wood New Sounds concert in Lancaster, PA (AVIDduo)
6/1/2014- AVIDduo in Concert at Rock & Bach in Frisco, TX
2/7/2014- CD Release Concert at Denton Womens Club in Denton, TX (AVIDduo)
9/25/2013- Recital at University of Minnesota (AVIDduo)
9/21/2013- Studio Z in St. Paul, MN (AVIDduo)
11/14/2012- Composer Recital at University of Louisville
Wetdry (2011) for 2-channel fixed media
Duration: 5'20''
12/16/2011- Final Hearing for IEM class
Symphony No. 1 Desert Symphony (2011) for wind ensemble
Duration: I: 4'
II: 6'30"
11/17/2011- Senior Recital, University of North Texas
5/19/2011- Leander High School, Leander, TX
Await (2011) for orchestra, transcribed for wind ensemble
Duration: 3'
4/12/2012- Reading by University of Redlands Wind Ensemble
11/28/2011- Reading by UNT Symphony Orchestra
4/29/2011- Reading by UNT Symphony Orchestra
Wonderings Subdued (2011) for clarinet and bassoon
Duration: 1'45"
11/17/2011- Senior Recital, University of North Texas
1/12/2011- University of Redlands, CA

Anna E. Garman

O Art Gracieux (2010) for solo soprano and piano

Duration: 3'30"
10/17/2012- Composer Recital, University of Louisville
11/17/2011- Senior Recital, University of North Texas
10/10/2010- Greater Denton Arts Council Concert
Dandelion (2010) for solo trombone
Duration: I: 4'03"
II: 3'46"
III: 3'26"
4/15/2012- Faculty Recital, Sul Ross State University
11/17/2011- Senior Recital, University of North Texas
3/26/2011- Collevoxus, Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art
She Shooed the Tempting Shadow (2010) for string quartet
Duration: 5'30"
11/21/2011- Spectrum Concert, University of North Texas
11/17/2011- Senior Recital, University of North Texas
11/22/2010- Spectrum Concert, University of North Texas
Psalms 139 (2010) for SSAA chorus
Duration: 3'30"
4/5/2010- Spectrum Concert, University of North Texas
Quintet No. 1Emergence (2009) for modified woodwind quintet
Duration: 5'15"
3/1/2010- Spectrum Concert, University of North Texas