Brian Olendorf

Compositional Experience

Composed, orchestrated and arranged music in a wide variety of styles and ensembles. Compositions have been performed in various styles including string and symphony orchestras, small chamber ensembles, ballets, both large and small jazz ensembles. Compositions have been performed in numerous venues including Benaroya Hall, recital and outdoor concert settings.

Instrumental Experience

Over 30 years professional music performing experience in multiple music mediums, including pop, jazz, classical and contemporary music ensembles including:

Performed on piano and keyboards with many well-known musicians and entertainers in a wide variety of styles including: Steve Miller, Mel Tormé Charlie Musselwhite, Pat Boone, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Urbie Green, Mark Murphy, John Hendricks and many others
Performed on cello with the Olympia Symphony, Central Washington University Symphony, Thalia Symphony, Northshore Symphonette

Teaching Experience

Instructor in music theory, history, and performance at Pierce College

Feature Recordings

JCQ – The Jim Cutler Quartet
JCQ - For Real (includes several original compositions)

Education

Bachelors and Masters of Music in Composition/Conducting, Central Washington University
Postgraduate studies in Computer Music, Stanford University
Composition studies with John Reinhard, Timothy Strong, John Chowning and Hummie Mann
Pacific NW Film Scoring Program

Professional Association/Memberships

ASCAP - American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
NARAS - National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
Seattle Composers Alliance
Washington Composer Forum
American Music Center