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EDUCATION
Claremont Graduate University – Doctor of Musical Arts, Composition (2009)
Dissertation: Armenian Rustic Scenes for Orchestra, A Study of Armenian Folk Music: The
Fieldwork and Analysis of Komitas’ Work- Written Dissertation
Research: Armenian Folk Music and Komitas
California State University Northridge – Master of Music, Composition (2001)
Graduate Recital: Awakenings (Graduate Thesis), Gothic Cantata, Armenian Fantasy
California State University Northridge – Bachelor of Music, Composition (1997)
Senior Recital: Insomnia, String Quartet No.1, Viola Sonata, Ikdwtci
Los Angeles Valley College – Associate of Arts, Music (1992)
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS
Occupational Certificate – Orchestrator/Arranger
Credentials of Ministry – Universal Life Church
Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
Zela Music Group, Inc. – Founder & Director
Parent company overseeing Pasha Music Production, Pasha Music Education, and Avid Reeder
Music.
Responsibilities include artistic leadership, music publishing, curriculum development, and
business operations.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Pasha Music Education (1997–Present)
Piano, Music Theory, and Music Technology Instruction
Private Lessons and Group Lessons
TAL Education – VIPX (2018–2019)
Online ESL Instruction
Arts Institute of CA – Inland Empire (2011–2018)
Audio Production, Music Editing, Composition Instruction
Pilibos Armenian School (2016–2018)
Music Production, Composition, World Music & Culture
Pasadena City College (2013)
Recording and Production Instruction
Vocal Director – South High School (2011)
Production: 100 Years of Broadway
Amadeus School of Music & Art (2008–2010)
Piano & Music Theory Instructor
Keye’s Music Scene (2000–2004)
Private Piano Instructor
Castlebay Lane Elementary (2000–2002)
General Music Instruction for K–5 Classes
Burbank Unified School District (2000–2001)
Substitute Teacher K–12
Jefferson Middle School (1999–2000)
Concert Band & Choir Instruction
Claremont Graduate University – Doctor of Musical Arts, Composition (2009)
Dissertation: Armenian Rustic Scenes for Orchestra, A Study of Armenian Folk Music: The
Fieldwork and Analysis of Komitas’ Work- Written Dissertation
Research: Armenian Folk Music and Komitas
California State University Northridge – Master of Music, Composition (2001)
Graduate Recital: Awakenings (Graduate Thesis), Gothic Cantata, Armenian Fantasy
California State University Northridge – Bachelor of Music, Composition (1997)
Senior Recital: Insomnia, String Quartet No.1, Viola Sonata, Ikdwtci
Los Angeles Valley College – Associate of Arts, Music (1992)
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS
Occupational Certificate – Orchestrator/Arranger
Credentials of Ministry – Universal Life Church
Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
Zela Music Group, Inc. – Founder & Director
Parent company overseeing Pasha Music Production, Pasha Music Education, and Avid Reeder
Music.
Responsibilities include artistic leadership, music publishing, curriculum development, and
business operations.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Pasha Music Education (1997–Present)
Piano, Music Theory, and Music Technology Instruction
Private Lessons and Group Lessons
TAL Education – VIPX (2018–2019)
Online ESL Instruction
Arts Institute of CA – Inland Empire (2011–2018)
Audio Production, Music Editing, Composition Instruction
Pilibos Armenian School (2016–2018)
Music Production, Composition, World Music & Culture
Pasadena City College (2013)
Recording and Production Instruction
Vocal Director – South High School (2011)
Production: 100 Years of Broadway
Amadeus School of Music & Art (2008–2010)
Piano & Music Theory Instructor
Keye’s Music Scene (2000–2004)
Private Piano Instructor
Castlebay Lane Elementary (2000–2002)
General Music Instruction for K–5 Classes
Burbank Unified School District (2000–2001)
Substitute Teacher K–12
Jefferson Middle School (1999–2000)
Concert Band & Choir Instruction
MUSICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Andromeda Electric Orchestra – Music Director & Conductor (2019–Present)
Conducting, Concert Production, Artistic Leadership, and Event Management
Zela Music Group, Inc. – Founder & Director (1997–Present)
Administration, Publishing, Orchestration, Arranging, Finale, Dorico, Logic, Pro Tools
California Philharmonic – Principal Music Librarian (2006–2008)
Music Preparation, Re-Orchestration, Conductor Scores
Claremont Graduate University – Music Department Assistant (2004–2006)
Stage Management, Recording, Music Studio Assistance
NON-PROFIT & COMMITTEE WORK EXPERIENCE
Andromeda Electric Orchestra – Founder, Music Director & Conductor (2019–Present)
Concert Production, Artistic Leadership, Event Management
Pagan Pride Los Angeles
Vice President & Board MemberConference on Current Pagan Studies
Board Member & Keynote Coordinator
Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society (GALAS)
Community Outreach Projects
Andromeda Electric Orchestra – Music Director & Conductor (2019–Present)
Conducting, Concert Production, Artistic Leadership, and Event Management
Zela Music Group, Inc. – Founder & Director (1997–Present)
Administration, Publishing, Orchestration, Arranging, Finale, Dorico, Logic, Pro Tools
California Philharmonic – Principal Music Librarian (2006–2008)
Music Preparation, Re-Orchestration, Conductor Scores
Claremont Graduate University – Music Department Assistant (2004–2006)
Stage Management, Recording, Music Studio Assistance
NON-PROFIT & COMMITTEE WORK EXPERIENCE
Andromeda Electric Orchestra – Founder, Music Director & Conductor (2019–Present)
Concert Production, Artistic Leadership, Event Management
Pagan Pride Los Angeles
Vice President & Board MemberConference on Current Pagan Studies
Board Member & Keynote Coordinator
Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society (GALAS)
Community Outreach Projects
COMMISSIONS, PROJECTS & WORK FOR HIRE
Let There Be Goodness – Timothy Quirus, Director
Scoring of Short Film (2015)
Karen Tate
Commission editing and scoring short documentary Ana Tanrica (2010)
Pacific Trio: John Walz
Commission arrangement of An American in Paris (2010)
Commission original work: Piano Trio Folk Tales (2014)
Steve Martinez – Clarinet Performer
Commission of original work: Duo of Air and Fire for Clarinet and Cello (2014)
Flashes – Smoking Cowboy Entertainment
Scoring of Short Film Flashes (2009)
DISCOGRAPHY
Starchild
Collection of electronic/orchestral works
The Road Less Traveled
Electronic music collection spanning 20 years
Classical Rocks!!- Andromeda Electric Orchestra/ Alfred Surenyan/ Conductor
Live performance from Bransdall Gallery Theatre November 2022
CURRENT RESEARCH
Research and analysis of the music of Star Wars. Project planned for a publication of a complete
musicological investigation of the Original Trilogy, Prequel Trilogy, and Sequel Trilogy.
Current ethnomusicology research into the music and cultural traditions of Easter Island (Rapa
Nui) and Hawaiian folk music as source material and inspiration for the upcoming Dwarf Planets
orchestral project.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Recipient of the Paul K. & Evelyn Cook Richter Memorial Fellowship (2004–2006)
Let There Be Goodness – Timothy Quirus, Director
Scoring of Short Film (2015)
Karen Tate
Commission editing and scoring short documentary Ana Tanrica (2010)
Pacific Trio: John Walz
Commission arrangement of An American in Paris (2010)
Commission original work: Piano Trio Folk Tales (2014)
Steve Martinez – Clarinet Performer
Commission of original work: Duo of Air and Fire for Clarinet and Cello (2014)
Flashes – Smoking Cowboy Entertainment
Scoring of Short Film Flashes (2009)
DISCOGRAPHY
Starchild
Collection of electronic/orchestral works
The Road Less Traveled
Electronic music collection spanning 20 years
Classical Rocks!!- Andromeda Electric Orchestra/ Alfred Surenyan/ Conductor
Live performance from Bransdall Gallery Theatre November 2022
CURRENT RESEARCH
Research and analysis of the music of Star Wars. Project planned for a publication of a complete
musicological investigation of the Original Trilogy, Prequel Trilogy, and Sequel Trilogy.
Current ethnomusicology research into the music and cultural traditions of Easter Island (Rapa
Nui) and Hawaiian folk music as source material and inspiration for the upcoming Dwarf Planets
orchestral project.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Recipient of the Paul K. & Evelyn Cook Richter Memorial Fellowship (2004–2006)
SKILLS
• Classroom lecture and management
• Fundraising and nonprofit management
• Management of staff, interns, and assistants
• Research skills through libraries and databases
• Mac and PC Platforms
• Coordinating fundraising events
• Strong communication and volunteer coordination
MUSICAL SKILLS
• Expert level of Finale, Dorico, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools
• Music editing and proofreading
• Musicology of contemporary music
• Ethnomusicology research tied into musical composition
• Music copying and notation
• Orchestration & arranging for various ensembles
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Professional Musicians Local 47
ASCAP
American Composers Forum – Los Angeles Chapter
The Association of Concert Bands
• Classroom lecture and management
• Fundraising and nonprofit management
• Management of staff, interns, and assistants
• Research skills through libraries and databases
• Mac and PC Platforms
• Coordinating fundraising events
• Strong communication and volunteer coordination
MUSICAL SKILLS
• Expert level of Finale, Dorico, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools
• Music editing and proofreading
• Musicology of contemporary music
• Ethnomusicology research tied into musical composition
• Music copying and notation
• Orchestration & arranging for various ensembles
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Professional Musicians Local 47
ASCAP
American Composers Forum – Los Angeles Chapter
The Association of Concert Bands