Profession:
Composer/Musician, composing and performing songs in the American Folk Tradition
Education:
B.S. Philosophy and English, 1970; Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin.
Recordings in Print:
Songs have also been recorded by many performers in many compilations
Commissions: (partial list)
- "Bend in the River," Mask and Rose Women's Theatre Collective, Bemidji, Minnesota (2008)
- Song for the North Country National Scenic Trail (2007)
- National song for the Civilian Conservation Corps. (2006)
- "When We Go on the Road," Theme for KSTP-TV (Mpls.) program On the Road (2004-present)
- DownRiver! (a musical), produced by Continental Harmony, Spokane, Washington (2003)
- Twenty songs during years as "Singing Ranger" for the National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of Interior (1995-2003)
- Orphan Train (a musical), produced by Great American History Theatre, St. Paul (1999, 1998, 1997)
- Twenty-six songs for "Centennial Troubadour," MN/DNR-Parks (1991)
- Mesabi Red (a musical), produced by Great American History Theatre, St. Paul (1990, 1991)
Grand Opening Celebrations, Keynote Music (partial list):
- Running Aces Harness Track, Forest Lake, Minnesota (2008)
- Mary Gibbs Headwaters Visitor Center, Itasca State Park, Minnesota (2005)
- Mississippi River Visitor Center, St. Paul, Minnesota (2003)
- Jacob Brower Visitor Center, Itasca State Park, Minnesota (2002)
- Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, Minnesota (1993)
- Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis, Minnesota (1983)
Teaching/Lecturing/TV, Radio, Publications: (partial list)
- COMPAS Writers and Artists in the Schools, St. Paul (1981-present)
- Humanities Scholar, Minnesota Humanities Commission, St. Paul (1986-present)
- Smithsonian Museum on Main Street-Outreach Artist (1986-present)
- Adjunct Faculty, Hamline University, St. Paul (1996-1998)
- Good Morning America (ABC-TV), "In Search of America: Fifty States, One Nation, One Year Tour" (2002)
- Public radio appearances: A Prairie Home Companion, Options in Education, All Things Considered (1974-1983)
- Guest Editorials: Star Tribune (Minneapolis), International Musician, Sing Out! The Folk Song Magazine, The Rake.
Awards: (partial list)
- Outdoor Excellence, Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota (2008)
- Emmy "On the Road" in Best Magazine (Composite/Music) KSTP-TV (2004-2007)
- Lillian Wright Literary Award in Education, COMPAS (2004 -- total of eight awards since 1993)
- Freeman Tilden Award, National Parks and Conservation Association (Midwest Region) (1997)
- Star Award, National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of Interior (total of seven awards 1995-2003)
- Gold Award: International Film and TV Festival of New York (1983 and 1986)
Grants: (partial list)
- We the People Grant, Minnesota Humanities Commission and National Endowment for the Humanities (2004Ð2005)
- Composers Commissioning Program, American Composers Forum (1984, 1999, 2003)
- Bush Foundation Artist Fellowship (1985)
- Individual Artist Grants, Minnesota State Arts Board (1980 and 1985)
Public Service: (partial list)
- Wilder Foundation Adult Day Health Services (1985Ðpresent)
- · Volunteer Artist, Minneapolis Public Library (1975Ðpresent)
- · Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) (1973Ð1974)
Professional Affiliations:
- Board of Directors, American Federation of Musicians/Local 30-73 (2008)
- CMRRA, Toronto, Canada (publishing)
- Harry Fox Agency, New York (publishing)
- Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)
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