About Jonas T.
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Music Instructor
Sep, 2013 - PresentSelf
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.
Conductor
Sep, 2012 - PresentSelf
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).
Composer
Jan, 2012 - PresentSelf
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.
Student Marketing Board, member
Sep, 2010 - May, 2012Ravinia 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.
Violinist
Sep, 2001 - PresentSelf
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.
Education
Violin Studies with Gerardo Riberio
Jun, 2010 - Aug, 2010Meadowmount School of Music
Masters in Music Composition
Sep, 2017 - May, 2019New England Conservatory
M.M. in Conducting (incomplete)
Sep, 2016 - Jan, 2017Estonian Academy of Music
Liberal Arts Courses
Jun, 2015 - Aug, 2015Boston University
B.M. in Composition
Sep, 2012 - May, 2016New England Conservatory of Music
Violin and Composition Studies
Sep, 2010 - May, 2012Music Institute of Chicago Academy Pre-College
Certifications
Member – Composer, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Nov, 2011American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Member – Composer, Estonian Composers' Union
Sep, 2016Estonian Composers' Union
Member – Composer, Estonian Authors' Society
Jun, 2012Estonian Authors' Society (EAÜ)
Member – Composer, Estonian Music Information Center
Jun, 2012Estonian Music Information Center (EMIC)
Awards
1st Place – National Senior Division Composition Contest
Apr, 2012Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA)
Winner in Inaugural Call for Scores Competition
May, 2016Camerata Notturna
Winner in Orchestral Honors Composition Competition
Mar, 2014New England Conservatory
1st Rank Finalist Award – Music Composition
Jan, 2013National YoungArts Foundation
Morton Gould Composition Competition Award
May, 2012American Composers, Authors and Publishers Society (ASCAP) Foundation
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Aug, 2011The 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.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Estonian
Native Proficiency
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