Brent Faulkner
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Biography:
Michael Brent Faulkner, Jr. is currently a senior music education major at Eastern Kentucky University about to complete his undergraduate work.  Faulkner, a multi-instrumentalist, plays numerous instruments including piano, organ, trombone, saxophone, clarinet, flute, and bass. Faulkner also sings (tenor).

Faulkner was born in 1986 in Danville, KY.  He took an early liking to music, propelled by his parents constant play of music within the home.  At the age of two, Faulkner began playing the piano by ear, followed by lessons at the age of seven.  Also, Faulkner constantly sang as a child, recording himself on tape recorder, and composed songs on the piano. Only upon entering college would Faulkner realize his "playing by ear" was the gift of perfect pitch.  Throughout middle and high school, Faulkner always knew he wanted to major in music in college.  

Faulkner has worked as a freelance musician, hired to play jazz gigs (piano) as well as wedding gigs (arranger, music coordinator, vocalist, and pianist).  Also, Faulkner has been employed as a music copyist, transposing french horn parts to be played by saxophone in his high school's production of the musical, The Wizard of Oz.  Other work experiences Faulkner has had includes Stephen Foster Music Camp counselor (2007, 2008), accompanist, and volunteer teaching.  

Upon completion of his undergraduate degree in music education, Faulkner plans to enroll in graduate school pursuing a degree in music theory & composition.  Faulkner hopes to one day be a college professor either in the theory or musicology departments of a university or school of music. Faulkner also aspires to be a film composer as well as record producer.  Compositionally, Faulkner's compositions/productions range from classical, jazz, hip-hop, gospel, R&B, rock, and pop.  Most recently, Faulkner has centered his energy in a couple of classically-charged large scale compositions for orchestra and band.
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Compositions:
Faulkner's most recent compositions include the following:

Portraits & Visions for symphonic band (re-scored, 2007)
Psychoanalysis of a Grieving Mother for symphony orchestra (2007)
Annerire il Tramonto (Black Sunset) for symphony orchestra (2008)
Dahmer: il ritratto di un serial killer, una poesia sinfonica per l'orchestra (2008)
Humanity Suite for Piano (2008)
II. Threnody from Humanity Suite for Piano transcribed for band (2008)
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Education:
Eastern Kentucky University
2004 - 2008
Major: Instrumental Music - Teaching
Organizations:  CMENC, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Delta Lambda, Dr. Rodney Gross

Danville High School
2000-2004
Major: Music (fine arts diploma seal), Science (diploma seal)
organizations:  NHS, marching band, concert band, jazz band
graduated with higher honors