JOURNALISM - The Boston Globe, Cultural Correspondent, Dance Critic, 1999-present - Christian Science Monitor, Cultural Reporter, 1993-2006 - Symphony Magazine, Regular Contributor, 1989 - present - American Theatre Magazine, Contributor, 2002 – present - Berkshire Living Magazine, 2007-2011 - The Boston Herald, Dance Critic, 1993-1999 - The Patriot Ledger (Quincy, MA), Dance Critic, 1992-1993 - Schirmer/News, Editor of quarterly newsletter, 1989-1993 - New York Observer, Music Columnist, 1989-1991 - Travel Host Magazine, Restaurant Critic 1988-1991 - Carnegie Hall Tonight, radio show scripts, 1987-1991 - Gannett Westchester-Rockland Newspapers, Music Columnist, 1987-1988 - EAR Magazine, Senior Editor/EAReviews, 1986-1989 - Attitude Magazine (The Dancer's Monthly), features/reviews, 1984-90 - N.Y. State Council on the Arts, concert auditor, 1984-1991 - The New Manhattan Review, Music Critic, 1984-1987 - City Paper (Phila.), arts previews, essays, 1983-84 FREELANCE JOURNALISM CREDITS include New York Times, New York Newsday, Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Time Out, Dance Magazine, Ballet International, Stagebill, Proscenium, Ovation, Musical America, Keyboard Classics, Classical, Gannett News Service, Chamber Music Magazine, Connoisseur, The Parents’ Paper, DanceTeacher Magazine
PROJECT CREDITS - Writer/Editor — Boston Symphony Orchestra, 2001-present * Tanglewood and full season subscription brochures and press releases * Annual Report * InTune Newsletter - Co-Coordinator and Communications Director — Brookline Parent Education Network (B-PEN) * Editor of Parent Resource Network Newsletters, 2004-present * Website design and maintenance, 2008-present - Brookline Wellness Committee webmaster/content writer, 2014 - present - Marketing/Publicity Consultant --Boston Classical Orchestra, Metropolitan Chorale, Saengerfest Men's Chorus - Writer – Media Buzz Publicity, 2007-2009 - Writer/Editor — Boston Lyric Opera’s Survival Guide, 199 - Writer -- Virgin Records, Northeastern Records, Liner Notes, 1989-1991 - Consultant Editor - North River Ventures (Telecom, NYC), 1991-1996 - Writer/Editor — Pepsico SUMMERFARE Festival Program Book, 1987-1989
ON AIR TELEVISION CREDITS - Subject of feature piece by CNBC News (based on article for Christian Science Monitor on children and computers), July 1997 - Dance commentator for Greater Boston Arts segment on Mark Morris, Nov. 1997 HONORS AND AWARDS - ASCAP/Deems Taylor Journalism Award 1989 - National League of American Pen Women - Journalism Awards, 1987, 1988 - MEET THE COMPOSER Awards, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987 - Harvestworks' Studio PASS (NYC), Artist-in-Residence, 1986-87 - Who's Who in American Music - The World Who's Who of Women - Dance Theater Workshop's "Choreographer's Showcase" (with Karen Bamonte),1984 - Yellow Springs Foundation Grant, 1983, New Music Lab - Emerging Choreographer Fellowship, 1983 (PA. Council on Arts) - Emerging Composer Fellowship, 1982 (PA. Council on Arts) - CONTINUO Project Fellowship, 1982, 1983 (PA. Council on Arts) - Aspen Music Festival Fellowship, 1980 - Thomas Smith Music Scholarship, 1977 (Univ. of IL) - National Merit Scholar, 1974
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS - Broadcast Music, Inc. - American Federation of Musicians - American Music Center - Composer's Forum - International League of Women Composers - American Women Composers - New York Women Composers - National League of American Pen Women
EDUCATION - University of Illinois, B.M.E., Summa Cum Laude, 1979 - North Carolina School of the Performing Arts, High School Diploma, 1973