Resume and Experience

College Training

2006-2009 Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio

Masters of Music Education

2000-2005 The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Bachelors of Music Education

  • Member of the Mount Leadership Society

  • Parliamentarian of BANCS (Black Association of North Campus Students)

  • President of HBH Hall Council2006 – 2009 Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • ASCAP

  • American Federation of Musicians local 802

  • United Federation of Teachers

Composition and Arranging

  • When the World Goes Dark (2007) (animated short)
    Directed and animated by Anthony Scalmato
    Original Score by Craig Klonowski

    • Academy of Television Arts and Sciences College Emmy Awards: Humanitarian Award

    • Academy of Television Arts and Sciences College Emmy Awards: Runner-Up Best Animation

    • Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival: Best Animation

    • Asheville Film Festival: Best Animation

    • BestFest: Runner-Up College Filmmaker Award

    • ReelHeART International Film Festival: Runner-Up Festival Prize

  • Choices (2016) (live-action short)
    Written and Directed by Rick Hamilton
    Original Score by Craig Klonowski

    • Official Selection, Phoenix film festival 2017

    • Official Selection, Hobnobbed film festival 2017

    • Official Selection, Speechless Film Festival 2017

    • Official Selection, Film Festival at Little Washington, 2017

    • Official Selection, The Women’s Film Festival, 2017

    • Official Selection, Nassau Film Festival, 2017

    • Official Selection, Little Long Island International Film Expo 2017

  • The Fear Inside (2015) (live-action short)
    Written and Directed by Rick Hamilton
    Original Score by Craig Klonowski

    • Nominated Best Foreign Horror/Thriller Short, Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase

    • Nominated Best Student Film, Skyline International Film Festival, 2016

    • Nominated Best Student Film, EyeCatcher International Film Festival, 2016

    • Official Selection, Queens World Film Festival, 2016

    • Official Selection, Cinephile Film Festival, 2016

    • Official Selection, Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase

    • Official Selection, High Country Film Festival

    • Official Selection, Chain Film Festival, 2016

    • Official Selection, Skyline International Film Festival, 2016

    • Official Selection, Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival, 2016

  • Matchgirl (2015) (live-action short)
    Written and Directed by Rick Hamilton
    Original Score by Craig Klonowski

    • Official Selection, College Town Film Festival, 2016

    • Official Selection, Garden City International Film Festival, 2015

    • Official Selection, Hollywood Film Festival, 2016

    • Official Selection, Springfield MA LGBT Film Festival, 2016

    • Official Selection, Out Reels Cincinnati, 2015

    • Official Selection, 2016Newark International Film Festival

    • Official Selection, Houston Black Film Festival

  • Dream of Spring (2015) (live-action short)
    Written and Directed by Rick Hamilton
    Original Score by Craig Klonowski

    • Official Selection, Chain Film Festival NYC, 2015

    • Official Selection, Festival of Colors, Film and Art,  2015

    • Official Selection, New Short Film Festival

    • Official Selection, Drunken Film Fest 2016

    • Official Selection, Golden Dragonfly International Short Film Festival, 2016

    • Official Selection, Cascadia Dance & Cinema Festival, 2016

  • Come on Over: Johnsonville commercial contest (2010)
    Directed and animated by Anthony Scalmato
    Original Score by Craig Klonowski

  • Starguy's Journey of the Heart (2010)
    Written by Debbie Bohland
    Directed and animated by Anthony Scalmato
    Original Score by Craig Klonowski

Double Bass Performance Experience

  • 2012 – Present: United Nations Symphony, Principal Double Bass, New York, NY

  • 2012 – Present: Galactica String Quintet, Composer/Arranger/Double Bass, New York, NY

  • 2022:  The Queer Big Apple Corps: Double Bass, New York, NY

  • 2022:  The Early Side of Late, a Mark Sparrow Cabaret: Double Bass/Electric Bass, New York, NY

  • 2021:  Blue Hill Troupe: Urinetown, Double Bass, New York, NY

  • 2021:  Still Within The Sound of My Voice-The Songs of Linda Ronstadt starring Elizabeth Ward Land. Bistro Award Winning Best Tribute Show: Electric Bass and Cello

  • 2016 – 2020: United Nations Chamber Music Society, Principal Double Bass/Arranger/Social Media New York, NY

  • 2019 – Present: Centre Symphony, Section Double Bass, New York, NY  

  • 2017 – Present: Camerata New York Orchestra, Principal Double Bass, Section Double Bass, New York, NY 

  • 2017 – 2018: Regina Opera, Principal Double Bass, Brooklyn, NY

  • 2015 – 2020: Queer Urban Orchestra, Principal Double Bass, Section Double Bass, New York, NY

  • 2015 – 2016: Litha Symphony, Principal Double Bass, New York, NY

  • 2014: WAS the Musical Staged Reading, Double Bass, Buck-Hill Skytop Music Festival, Stroudsburg, PA

  • 2011 – 2013: One World Symphony, Section Double Bass, New York, NY

  • 2006 – 2008: Cleveland State Symphony and Jazz Band, Principal Double Bass Cleveland, OH

  • 2003 – 2010: Springfield Symphony, Section Double Bass, Springfield, OH

  • 2004 – 2010: Lima Symphony, Section Double Bass, Lima, OH

  • 2006 – 2010: Ashland Symphony, Section Double Bass, Ashland, OH

  • 2006: Reading Company at The Cleveland Playhouse, Music Director, Cleveland, OH

  • 2003 – 2005: Central Ohio Symphony, Section Double Bass, Delaware, OH

  • 2006 – 2010: Cleveland Cabaret Project at the Cleveland Playhouse Square, Cleveland, OH

  • 2005 – 2007: Kalliope Stage, Cabaret the musical & Maurice, the Music & Me, Cleveland, OH

  • 2000 – 2005: The Ohio State Symphony, Columbus, OH

  • 2004: Candide, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

  • 2003: College Light Opera Company, Falmouth, MA

  • `Shows performed: 

    • HMS Pinafore, Gilbert & Sullivan

    • West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim

    • Die Fledermaus, Johann Strauss II

    • No No Nanette, Otto Harbach & Frank Mandel

    • The Most Happy Fella, Frank Loesser

    • Princess Ida, Gilbert & Sullivan

    • Can-Can, Cole Porter

    • Anything Goes, Cole Porter

    • Jekyl & Hyde, Leslie Bricusse

  • 2000: Brecksville Little Theater, Brecksville, OH

  • Shows performed

    • Cinderella, Rogers & Hammerstein

    • The 1940s Radio Hour, Walton Jones

Educator Experience

  • 2017 – Present: Simon Baruch Middle School – New York, New York - Music Teacher

      • Tenured, Instrumental Music, String Specialist, grades 6-8

  • 2000 – Present: Craig Klonowski Music Services – New York, New York -

      • Private Music Lesson Instructor, Composer, Arranger, Recording

  • 2015 – Present: Half Full Institute, Inc. – New York, New York

      • Founder, Director of Arts and Development

      • Developed a used instrument program to provide free instruments to underserved students in NYC

  • 2010 – 2017: Esperanza Preparatory Academy, New York, New York - Music Teacher, grades 6-12

      • Started only string orchestra program in East Harlem

      • Tenured String Specialist, Model Teacher, 2014, Head of Fine Arts Department, After-school Program Coordinator, Community Partnership Liaison, Teacher Mentor

  • 2010 - Baldwin Wallace Summer Music Camp - Double Bass Instructor

  • 2005 – 2009: Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, Graduate Teaching Assistant

      • Taught freshman Ear Training and Musicianship, aided in academic research

  • 2007 – 2010: CommutAir, Cleveland, Ohio, Flight Attendant and Lead Trainer

      • Developed and administered FAA approved ground school training as the lead instructor

  • 2005 – 2006: Cleveland Play House, Cleveland, Ohio, Assistant Education Director

      • Developed educational programming, assisted in creation of the Playhouse Summer Academy, including logistical planning, performance oversight, recruitment, data tracking, database management, parent relations and implementation.

Acting, Print + Background Experience

  • 2023 - “Out The Picture”, YELZ music video, Guitar, New York, NY

  • 2017 - “Chasing Pavements”, Adele 360 Video Music Project, Double Bass, New York, NY

  • 2014 - Power (CBS Studios), Serbian Gangster, New York, NY

  • 2013 - Law & Order SVU “American Tragedy”, Protester New York, NY

  • 2013 - Orange is the New Black, Adoption Fair-Goer & Graduation Parent, New York, NY

  • 2013 - White Collar, Museum Security, New York, NY

  • 2013 - Law & Order SVU, NJ StateTrooper, New York, NY

  • 2013 - Girls (HBO), Season 3, Episode 10, Yuppie Bar-Goer, New York, NY

  • 2010 - Kings (NBC), Party-Goer, New York, NY

  • 2008 - DICK’s Sporting Goods Print Ad, Baseball Coach, Pittsburgh, PA

  • 2007 - “I Tried” Music Video (Bone Thugs N’ Harmony), Police Officer, Cleveland, OH

  • 2007 - Ohio Lottery “Make me Famous, Make me Rich”, Tourist , Cleveland, OH

  • 2007 - “A World Without Us”, Film Crew, Cleveland, OH

  • 2007 - Vampire Rain Video Game (Sony), Reporter , Cleveland, OH

  • 2006 - Lawn Boy Lawn Mowers, Pit Crew, Cleveland, OH

  • 2006 - Fisher Price Print Ad, Young Dad, Cleveland, OH

  • 2006 - Perfect Smile Teeth Whitening, Spokesperson, Cleveland, OH

Pre-College Training

  • 1996-2000: Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School.

  • National Honors Society

  • Honors Diploma

  • National School Orchestra Award

  • Youth Governor of Ohio (2000, YMCA Youth in Government Program)

  • Cleveland Institute of Music (1989-1996)

  • Cleveland Music School Settlement (1996-2000)

  • All State Band (2000)

  • All City Orchestra (2000)

  • Wooster Music Camp (1998)

  • American Music Abroad (1997)

  • Community-Based Organization Relationships (NYC)

  • The Theatre Development Fund

  • Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

  • The Roundabout Theatre Company

  • The Park Avenue Armory

  • The Martina Arroyo Foundation

  • The Leadership Program

  • Urban Arts

  • The Brooklyn Youth Company

  • The Union Settlement