Classical Guitar with Christopher F.

First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow

I am substituting a large part of this summer on electric guitar.

Self Employed

I collaborated with over 20 percussionists for the Midwest premiere of John Luther Adams' "Inuksuit", featured at The Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in Bentonville Arkansas.

Oklahoma State University Theatre

Guitarist in Xanadu Featured stage guitarist in The Last Five Years Featured stage guitarist in Man of La Mancha

MORGAN

Featured on the 'Light the Match' EP

Self Employed

I commissioned a work entitled "Motion" for the OSU Percussion Ensemble, under the baton of Beth F. It was premiered at the 2014 Oklahoma Percussive Arts Society convention.

Daddy O's Music, Stillwater OK

This is my main employment. I teach private lessons in: Rhythm Guitar Lead Guitar Basic Classical Guitar Piano (classical/pop) Bass Basic Mandolin Ukulele Music Theory Ear Training I have experience in performing and teaching all styles of music, with a focus in rock, pop, jazz, bluegrass, country, and classical music. I have instructed 300-400 students while at Daddy O's. In addition, I wrote the company's current fretted instrument curriculum. This curriculum features 10 comprehensive levels that incorporate technique, theory, and ear training. I have helped organize and rehearse 4 student recitals during my time with Daddy O's.

The Tough Shakes

I have collaborated with Tyler Siems' acoustic project 'The Tough Shakes' over the past several years on guitar and bass.

First United Methodist Church

I taught a basic and intermediate course on worship guitar, as well as an intro to lead playing class.

Self Employed

I have arranged for the OSU Marching Band, OSU percussion ensemble, and Guthrie Marching Band. My Senior Recital in April of 2012 featured my arrangements of bluegrass quintet, jazz quartet, solo piano, and percussion duo in a seamless pallet of sound. I also arranged and rehearsed a Christmas/Holiday themed concert that occurred on the 12th and 14th of December of 2013, featuring over 10 collaborative musicians and 30 arrangements of jazz, acoustic, chamber, and religious holiday music.

Fifth Edition

Fifth Edition is Ryan Hatcher, Chris F., and/or other Stillwater area musicians and their instrumental jazz music. We have played over the past few years at many venues and for many organizations, including: Oklahoma State University's University Club OSU's College of Entrepreneurship OSU Botanical Gardens OSU's College of Broadcasting and Journalism OSU's College of Arts and Sciences OSU's Veterans Entrepreneurship Program OSU Friends of Music Brooklyn's Restaurant Ibiza Bar and Lounge Zannotti's Wine Bar City of Stillwater US Foods Palominos Restaurant Joseppi's Restaurant Best Western Cimarron Dallas Area OSU Alumni Nichols Hills Country Club

First Christian Church

I directed the music for the Contemporary service, rehearsed a nine piece band, and played piano and guitar.

Self Employed

I collaborated on a performance of a two piano reduction of Joseph Schwantner's Concerto for Percussion at Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma Christian University. I also accompanied several music majors and collaborated with the OSU Percussion Ensembles and OSU Concert Band.

Self Employed

I have worked with the OSU Wind Ensemble and OSU Statesmen, as well as the OSU Trombone Jazz Ensembles, and OSU Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2.

Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps

I was a member of Crossmen for the production of their 2009 show, entitled "Forbidden".

Zannotti's Wine Bar

My Jazz combo has regularly played here the past few years.

Self Employed

I often enjoy compositions so much so that I will transcribe them note for note so that I can perform them and study them. I take the time to ensure my transcriptions are flawless. My transcriptions include: "Canon"- Edgar Meyer "Laurie de Tullins"- Chris Thile "Riddles in the Dark"- Chris Thile & Bela Fleck "River"- Joni Mitchell (James Taylor) "Sinai to Canaan, Part 1"- Chris Thile "Sugar Rum Cherry"- Duke Ellington "This is the Pig"- Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer "Watch' at Breakdown"- Chris Thile My current project is extensive- transcribing Chris Thile's bluegrass/classical fusion string quintet entitled "The Blind Leaving the Blind", in 4 movements. I intend on completing this transcription by the summer of 2014.

Acts 2 First United Methodist Church

I fill in on piano, guitar, or bass in the 4 weekly services held at Acts 2.

Oklahoma State University

My Jazz combo and I play for OSU banquets, fundraisers, and parties.

Self Employed

Before my studio at Daddy O's, I had a variety of students that I taught around Tulsa and Stillwater.

Newfire

NewFire is an acoustic Contemporary Christian Group based out of Tulsa, OK. Among other dates, I went on a Midwest regional tour with Newfire in the spring of 2008.

Self Employed

I am hired to play at churches, restaurants, weddings, parties, corporate events, and banquets. I am available to play any genre of music on guitar, piano, bass, mandolin, or ukulele. Churches I've played at (the above longer engagements excluded): Stillwater, OK: First United Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church First Christian Church Tryon Christian Church Tulsa, Oklahoma area: Crosspoint Church Covenant Life Angus Acres Baptist Church Broadway Baptist Church Church at Battle Creek Sapulpa Beams of Light

F. Brothers Music

I assisted with general help at my dad's music store in Tulsa, OK.

Oklahoma State University

Native Proficiency