EDUCATION
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Wind Conducting | Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA (2017)
M.A. in Teaching (Instrumental Music Endorsement) | Concordia University | Portland, OR (2016)
B.A. in Music (Education & Composition) | Concordia University | Portland, OR (2012)
M.A. in Teaching (Instrumental Music Endorsement) | Concordia University | Portland, OR (2016)
B.A. in Music (Education & Composition) | Concordia University | Portland, OR (2012)
BIOGRAPHY
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Eben A. Fernando Heldreth is a Filipino American composer, conductor, and music educator based in Portland, Oregon. Eben graduated from Concordia University where he studied music education and composition, and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Additionally, Eben finished his post-master’s coursework receiving a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Wind Conducting (CAGS) from Messiah University, where he studied with Dr. Brad Genevro, Dr. Jack Stamp, and Dr. William Stowman. He has studied composition privately with several notable composers such as Dr. Jim Colonna, Dr. Jack Stamp, and Alex Shapiro.
Currently, he serves as a faculty member for the Masters of Music Education Program at Longy School of Music of Bard College, Director of Bands for Chemeketa Community College, Music Instructor at Mt. Hood Community College, and Executive Officer for the Oregon Band Directors Association. Eben is also an active composer, adjudicator, guest conductor, and private teacher. As a secondary educator, Eben has held positions at Skyview High School (Assistant Band Director & Resident Composer), Yamhill Carlton School District (Director of Instrumental Music), Washington State School for the Blind (Music Director), and Evergreen High School (Jazz Director). Additionally, Eben has over 10 years of experience working as a marching band instructor throughout the Pacific Northwest and has served as Operations Director for Shadow Marching Arts and Brass Co-Coordinator for Shadow Drum and Bugle Corps. |
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THANK YOU!
To the teachers and mentors who have contributed to my education, thank you. You have inspired me to be a life long learner and to continue to strive for musical excellence.
Conducting Teachers and Mentors:
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Teaching Mentors:
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Choir Director:
Voice Instructor:
Conducting Teachers and Mentors:
- Dr. Bradley Genevro (Messiah University)
- Dr. Jack Stamp (Messiah University)
- Dr. William Stowman (Messiah University)
- Dr. William Kuhn (Concordia University)
- Kurt Berentsen (Concordia University)
Composition Instructors:
- Alex Shapiro (Concert & Media Music)
- Dr. Jack Stamp (Concert Music)
- Guy Michelmore (Media Music)
- Dr. Jim Colonna (Concert Music)
- Danny Orrantia (Concert and Marching Music)
- Dr. Duncan Neilson (Concordia University)
- Dr. David Mitchell (Jazz Composition)
Teaching Mentors:
- Phillip Scamahorn (Heritage High School & HeLa High School)
- Jennifer Ritenburgh (Hockinson Middle School)
- Steve Kuske (Evergreen High School)
- Danny Orrantia (Evergreen High School)
Trumpet Instructors:
- Scotty Barnhart
- Dr. David Mitchell
- James Smock
- Andy Fuller
- Steve Cannon
- Bruce Dunn
Band Directors:
- Dr. William Kuhn (Concordia University)
- Rich Inouye (Clark College)
- Steve Kuske (Evergreen High School)
- Danny Orrantia (Evergreen High School)
- Lewis Norfleet (Evergreen High School)
- Sam Ormson (Pacific MS)
- Bruce Dunn (Pacific MS)
- Herb Brodin (Pacific MS)
- Jean Kent (Frontier and Pacific MS)
- Cart Nelsen (Frontier MS)
Choir Director:
- Kurt Berentsen (Concordia University)
Voice Instructor:
- Konstantin Kvach (Concordia University)