Mackenzie Danner1615 Ridge Ave Apt. J3
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 331-5607
m-danner@northwestern.edu
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EDUCATION
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Music, June 2003, GPA: 3.6/4.0
Major: Music Technology
Minor: Art and Technology
Activities: Recipient of the Margaret Morris Henderson Scholarship,
Flutist and piccoloist of the Symphonic Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Contemporary Music Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble
Studied flute with Walfrid Kujala and Richard Graef, members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Studied Kung Fu and SanChou with Anthony Marquez, Mortal Kombat II
WNUR 89.3 Evanston Streetbeat DJ
Northwestern Women¡¦s Rugby Club
Chicago FC, Excel Coed Soccer Team
1998- 2000 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Flute Performance and Computer Science major, Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0
Thomas J. Smith Scholarship
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma,
Alpha Lambda Delta, Anderson Music Scholarship and Fred Bailey Scholarship
Flutist and Piccoloist of the Illini Symphony and Wind Symphony
Dean¡¦s List
James Scholar
Studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Tae Kwon Do
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: The National Flute Association, The Chicago Flute Club, The American
Federation of Musicians, Providence Ministries, Global Association of Culture and Peace
MUSIC AND VISUAL TECHNOLOGY
Proficient on Macintosh and IBM compatible computers
Skills in sequencing, composing with computers, sound design, music video production, scoring music for films, and post-production
Multimedia: Flash 5, Director 8.5
Music: Music Shop, Finale, Peak, Logic Audio Gold, VST Plug-ins, Reaktor, Encore, Sound Edit 16,
V-Samp, Hyperstudio, Cool Edit 2000, MIDI, Audio Suite, and Protools
Sound Recording: analog reel to reel, digital computer, and DAT recording
Videotape Recording: BetaCam
Visual: Spazz3d, Photoshop, Film/Video Production, Avid Editing, and Virtual Reality
Computer Languages: Lingo, Java, C++, and HTML
Web Page Editors: Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Front Page Editor, Netscape Navigator Gold
Mackenzie Danner
EXPERIENCE
America Reads, Haven Middle School, Evanston, IL
Math Tutor, (2002-2003)
„h Taught middle school students algebra
„h Supervised students at school assemblies
National High School Music Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Music Institute Counselor, (Summer 2001)
„h Taught the flute ensemble, flute and piccolo master classes, flute sectionals, and additional private lessons
„h Advised students on music and assisted with other needs of students
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Evanston, IL
Recording Technician and Orchestra Librarian, (2000-2001)
„h Recorded live concerts at the Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
„h Prepared orchestral parts for the Symphony and Chamber Orchestras
National Center for Supercomputing Applications, Champaign, IL
Undergraduate Research Programmer, (1999-2000)
„h Developed computer programs in java code
„h Created new sounds with the Digital Instrument for Additive Sound Synthesis
Grain Journal, Decatur, IL
Office Assistant and Web Page Developer, (Summer 1998)
„h Prepared daily update of the web page as well as restylizing the archives
Decatur Municipal Band, Decatur, IL
Flutist, (1995-1998)
„h Performed at bi-weekly concerts
PERFORMANCE/COMPETITIONS
„h Chicago Cultural Center: College X Culture, music video presentation, (2002)
„h Interactive Virtual Reality environment, ¡§The Alchemist¡¦s Kitchen, in the Block Museum
at Northwestern University at the 2nd Annual Art and Technology Symposium, (2002)
„h Selected as participant in the Chicago Flute Club Master class featuring Carol Wincenc, (2002)
„h Donald Peck Master class, Principal Flute Emeritus of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, (2001)
„h Selected as participant in the Chicago Flute Club Master class featuring Marco Granados, (2001)
„h Principal Flutist of the Classical Symphony Orchestra of Chicago, (Summer 2000-Spring 2001)
„h Principal Piccoloist of the Wheaton Municipal Band, (Summer 2000)
„h Selected as participant in the Chicago Flute Club Master class featuring Thomas Robertello, (2000)
„h Awarded Outstanding + rating and a solo appearance in the Honors Recital for the Seventh Annual
Festival of Flutes at the Sherwood Conservatory of Music, Chicago, IL, (2000)
„h Flutist and piccoloist of the Classical Symphony Orchestra of Chicago, (Summer 1999)
