Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees
Master of Arts ~ Industrial Relations, University of Minnesota (1983)
- Thesis: A Quantitative Comparison of Collective Bargaining Practices & Outcomes in U.S. Symphony Orchestras
- Thesis advisor: Jack Flagler
Master of Arts ~ Music Theory with Minor in Law, University of Minnesota (1978)
- Studied with, among others, Dominick Argento, Lloyd Ultan, Paul Fetler and Thomas Lancaster from the School of Music and Marcia Gelpe from the School of Law. Performed with University Chamber Singers, Men’s Chorus, and Concert Band (bassoon).
St. Cloud (Minnesota) State University (1975)
- Bachelor of Arts ~ Mass Communications
- Bachelor of Science ~ Education (Music) – studied piano with Ramon Salvatore who went on to become a noted performer and champion of neglected American piano music