Kelijah Dunton
Columbia,SC
Summary
Gifted & Motivated Composer with a 6-year background arranging and creating original musical pieces. Commissioned to write original works by major national band associations such as the CBDNA. Received premieres and performances at major music festivals such as The Midwest Clinic. Notable performances at prestige halls all of the world such as Carnegie Hall in NYC, and The Musikverein hall in Vienna, Austria. Received performances from recognized military bands across the US, as well as countless middle school, high school, & collegiate ensembles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Published Musical Composer
Murphy Music Press
Columbia, SC
09.2019 - Current
- Composed and arranged music for wind ensemble, chamber groups, & orchestra.
- Determined instruments, musical styles, rhythms, and patterns that would most effectively evoke the desired responses.
- Collaborated with band directors from all over the country to direct clinics with their respective ensembles.
- Meet deadlines with commissioned pieces of music without sacrificing the quality of the work under tight time constraints.
Education
High School Diploma -
Enterprise, Business, & Technology High School
Brooklyn, NY06-2017
Skills
- Ability to play all saxophones
- Proficient in the use of Sibelius as a primary notation software for editing, engraving, and the production of midi mock-ups
- Strong transcription and transposition skills
- Ability to lead and direct rehearsals that will lead to a more desired artistic & musical outcome
Accomplishments
- Winner of 2019 Call For Scores (Cypress Symphonic Band)
- Winner of 2019 SNLVB Composition Competition
- Commission by The CBDNA (January 2021)
- Commission by Concordia College (2023)
- Commission by Music & Arts Foundation (2022)
- Commission by Glastonbury High School (2022)
- Commission by Susan E Wagner High School (2023)
- Commission by Chris Gleason (Beyond the Notes) (2023)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Published Musical Composer
Murphy Music Press
09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Enterprise, Business, & Technology High School
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