B.M. Piano Performance with Jazz emphasis, B.M. Composition Spring 2003
West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
I study piano with Dr. James Miltenberger and Composition with Dr. John Beall.
Interlochen Arts Camp- Attended a summer session for composition and piano 1998
14 years of classical piano study, 4 years of composition study, 5 years of jazz piano study, 5 years of vocal training, 4 years of Alto Saxophone training, 3 years of Bassoon Training
Professional experience
Pianist
Junior Pezz West Virginia University. Morgantown, WV 2002
Keyboards for wedding cover band
Young Artist Recipient. West Virginia University. Morgantown, WV 2002
Played the first mvt. of Lowell Liebermann�s 2nd Piano Concerto with the University Orchestra
Sophomore Piano recital. Morgantown, WV 2001
Works by Beethoven, Debussy, Crumb, and original compositions
West Virginia University Theater Dept. Morgantown, WV 2001
Pianist for the show Pippin.
WVU Chamber Winds Ensemble Morgantown, WV 2001
Piano for Igor Stravinsky�s Ebony Concerto.
Chula Vista Theme Resorts Wisconsin Dells, WI 2000
Piano for the Fab 50�s show which was put on 5 nights a week during the summer of 2000.
Khiaro Scuro Morgantown, WV 2000-2002
Keyboards for an alternative soul rock band. They can be found at www.mp3.com/khiaroscuro.
Chula Vista Theme Resorts Wisconsin Dells, WI 1999 � 2000
Piano in the Howler�s Bar for 2 summers, 5 nights a week, with a jazz trio (Uncensored Jazz)
Black Bart�s Stage Coach Buffet Wisconsin Dells, WI 1999 � 2000
Saloon piano 5 days a week i.e. Scott Joplin.
Composer/Pianist
Five by Design and The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Madison, WI 1999
Commissioned to compose a piece for the vocal jazz group Five by Design (www.fivebydesign.com), and then perform it with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra under the direction of the late David Louis Crosby.
Music Director
Sauk Prairie Local Theater Prairie du Sac, WI 1997
Directed The Little Match Girl and played piano for the show.
St. Aloysius Church Prairie du Sac, WI 1997-present
Music director for the Church Choir.
Publications
I currently have two self-produced cd�s available. These cd�s are available through me or at www.mp3.com/justincody for original classical piano cd and www.mp3.com/uncensoredjazz for an original Jazz trio cd. You can listen to all the music that is on the cd�s on mp3.com. Music From my sophomore piano recital is also available at www.mp3.com/uncensoredjazz
