Arrangement and Composition with Jonas T.

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I work with students teaching a large variety of subjects: composition, arranging, music theory, conducting, violin, notation, engraving and more. I've been a guest lecturer at composition seminars in the Estonian Academy of Music, presenting my own music and leading discussions for bachelor and masters students.

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Experience in orchestral, choral and wind ensemble conducting. I have a diverse amount of music in my repertoire: from classical masterworks, arrangements of jazz tunes, to premiering new compositions of my colleagues. I have studied conducting at New England Conservatory and the Estonian Academy of Music. My teachers include Sean Newhouse, Charles Peltz, Erica Washburn and Paul Mägi. I have taken Masters level courses both at New England Conservatory and Estonian Academy of Music (M.M. degree not completed).

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I've been commissioned by several organizations to write original compositions. Some of my commissioners include Tallinn Philharmonic Society, New York Virtuoso Singers, Chicago Beethoven Festival and the Estonian Composer’s Union. My music is performed around the world: Miami's New World Center, Beijing Forbidden City Concert Hall in China, Altenhof Kuhhaus in Germany, Pärnu Music Festival in Estonia are to name a few. This also includes frequent performances on classical music radio stations. I have also worked for film production companies writing original film scores. I've studied composition with: Efstratios Minakakis, Anthony Coleman, John Mallia, Matthew Hagle and Mischa Zupko.

Ravinia Festival

Co-developed Classical Youth Initiative, Ravinia Music Festival's program aimed at giving 1,000s of high school students the opportunity to experience the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Drew up marketing projects to promote classical music to young people.

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I've played violin for over 16 years, studying with teachers such as Gerardo Ribeiro (Northwestern University), Desiree Ruhstrat (Northwestern University & Indiana University) and many others. I have a vast amount of experience soloing and playing with orchestras and other ensembles. I've been in orchestras such as the Chicago Youth in Music Festival Orchestra (Riccardo Muti, conductor; Yo-Yo Ma, cello) and Boston Youth Philharmonic Orchestra (Benjamin Zander, conductor). I also have experience playing in improvisation ensembles at the New England Conservatory.

Meadowmount School of Music

New England Conservatory

Estonian Academy of Music

Boston University

New England Conservatory of Music

Music Institute of Chicago Academy Pre-College

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)

Estonian Composers' Union

Estonian Authors' Society (EAÜ)

Estonian Music Information Center (EMIC)

Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA)

Camerata Notturna

New England Conservatory

National YoungArts Foundation

American Composers, Authors and Publishers Society (ASCAP) Foundation

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

Limited Proficiency

Native Proficiency