Andrew Sauerwein
Professor of Music (Composition/Theory)
Music

Part of Belhaven since 2005

Contact Info
601-974-6470

Education

  • Ph. D. and M.A. in Music Composition, Duke University (May 2001).
    • Dissertation: (a) A Resurrection Series: Nine Movements After Images by Randall Speck, for mixed chamber orchestra; and (b) article, “Towards a ‘Field Guide’ to Musical Metaphor.”
    • Principal Teachers: Stephen Jaffe, Scott Lindroth, David Crumb (visiting), Anthony Kelley.
  • M. Mus. (with Honors) in Composition, University of Oregon (June 1995).
    • Thesis: If Rain Falls for flute and wind ensemble, in three movements.
    • Principal Teacher: Robert Kyr.
  • B. Mus. (Summa Cum Laude) in Composition, University of Oregon (June 1992).
    • Principal Teachers: Robert Kyr, Harold Owen, Monte Tubb.
  • A. A. in Biblical Literature, Multnomah University (May 1984).
    • Minors in music and journalism.

Teaching Experience

  • Professor of Music, Belhaven University (Fall 2005-present)
    • Composition,
    • Composers Forum,
    • Theory,
    • Musicianship,
    • Form & Analysis, 
    • Counterpoint,
    • Music Appreciation,
    • World Music,
    • Jazz History & Theory,
    • Seminar in Musical Culture,
    • Honors Colloquium.
  • Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, Northwestern College of Iowa (Fall 2003-Spring 2004)
    • Music Fundamentals,
    • Music Theory I-IV,
    • Counterpoint,
    • Composition,
    • Exploring Music,
    • Form and Analysis,
    • Beginning Piano Class,
    • Woodwind Quintet coaching;
    • College Writing,
    • Basic Algebra,
    • Introduction to Christian Liberal Arts (topic: Music, Identity and Beauty).
  • Visiting Instructor, Duke University Department of Music (Fall 2001-Spring 2003).
    • Theory I, II (3 semesters).
      • Includes supervising teaching assistants.
    • “Listen to Music: European and American Traditions” (3 semesters).
      • Exploration of historical contexts, aesthetic perspectives, and social practices surrounding Western art music, with emphasis on listening skills, written responses, and concertgoing experiences.
    • “Figures and Doubles: On Variation Form” (1 semester). Instructor and course coordinator for a team-taught graduate seminar.
  • Teaching Assistant, Duke University Department of Music (Fall 1996-Fall 2001).
    • Theory I-IV (4 semesters).
      • Musicianship labs for first- and second-year theory sequence, including basic keyboard skills.
    • Masterworks of Music (1 semester).
      • Three sections of weekly labs to complement lectures.
  • Instructor, University Writing Program, Duke University (Fall 1998-Spring 1999).
    • Workshop in Writing and Rhetoric (Freshman writing course).
      • Basic academic writing skills, rhetoric, and research methods. Topic: “Policy and Protest over the Vietnam War.”
    • “Musical Meaning at the End of the Millennium” (Freshman writing seminar).
      • For non-majors. Exploration of aesthetic, social and cultural practices surrounding Western art music composed since 1985 through case studies, guided listening and concert experiences, journal- and essay-writing, and presentations by guest composers.
  • Graduate Teaching Fellow, University of Oregon School of Music (Fall 1993-Spring 1995).
    • Music Theory I and Aural Skills I.
      • Weekly lab sections to complement lectures.

Catalog of Compositions

Orchestra/Wind Ensemble

  • Out of Psalm 63 for string orchestra. 7/17.
    • BU Orchestra concert. 11/9/18.
  • Psalm 29 for orchestra with chorus. 1/10.
    • BU Orchestra concert. 4/24/10.
  • The Landing for strings (arr. from the original vocal work). 7/09.
    • BU String Orchestra concert. 11/09.
    • Senzoku Conservatory, Tokyo, Japan. 5/10.
    • Missippi Symphony Orchestra, Chamber III concert. 3/8/11.
  • A Resurrection Series, nine movements for chamber orchestra. Ph. D. dissertation. 2/01.
    • Duke University Composers Concert. 1/19/02.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 3/11/08.
  • If Rain Falls for flute and wind ensemble, in three movements. Master’s thesis. 5/95.
    • Oregon Wind Ensemble. II, 5/22/95.
    • Oregon Wind Ensemble reading. 6/95.
    • Duke University Wind Ensemble. II+III, 2/20/97.
    • CFAMC national conference concert. II, 9/99.
  • Etude for orchestra. 5/92.
    • University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra reading. 6/92.
  • Iconifer for orchestra. 5/91.
    • University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra reading. 5/91.
  • Recessive Dance for orchestra. 2/91.
    • University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra reading. 3/91.

Chamber/Instrumental

  • Interesting Times for clarinet, violin, viola, and cello. 6/20.
  • I AM the Resurrection and the Life for cello and piano. 5/20.
  • A Still Point for violin and piano. 6/17.
    • BU Senior Recital: Miranda Kunk, violin. 2/10/18.
    • Chaminade Club. 4/18/18.
    • BU Student Composers Concert XX. 4/23/18.
  • Advent: Flocks by Night, structured improvisation for unspecified ensemble. 10/16.
    • BU Student Composers Concert XVII. 11/16.
  • Doxa I for brass quintet. 9/15.
  • Sour Blue Samba for vibraphone, bass, and drumset. 6/15.
  • Sakharoviana for violin, piano, and mixed percussion. 9/12.
    • Isotone Concert Series, Oakridge TN. 10/27/12, 1/19/13.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/28/15.
  • World’s Rim for guitar ensemble. 10/05.
    • BU Guitar Ensemble. Four performances, 11-12/05.
  • Mostly St. Columba, for soprano, flute, and cello. 9/03.
    • Thea G. Korver Art Building dedication, Northwestern College of IA. 10/10/03.
  • Meditation on a Mystery, for woodwind quintet. 12/01.
    • Worship services, Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church. 12/23/01.
    • Christmas Vespers, Northwestern College of IA. 12/6/03, 12/7/03.
    • Chamber music concert, Northwestern College of Iowa. 12/11/03, 12/10/04.
  • String Quartet #2, in three movements. 3/99.
    • MSO String Quartet, Belhaven Chamber Music Series concert. II, 11/1/05.
    • Ciompi Quartet, Duke University Graduate Composers Concerts. I, 5/98; II-III, 5/99.
  • Beach Spring Sketch for flute, oboe, bassoon, and piano (arrangement). 2/99.
    • Worship service, Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church. 6/00.
  • O Waly Waly for flute, oboe, and piano (arrangement). 10/98.
    • Worship services, Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church. 10/98, Spring ‘00, 5/03.
    • Weddings (2), Spring 2003.
    • Fall Convocation, Northwestern College. 8/03.
    • Chapel, Belhaven University. Spring 2007.
    • Worship services, Redeemer Church. Spring 2007.
    • Belhaven Connections performances in Trujillo and Cajamarca, Peru. 5/07.
  • Sextet (Contemporary Obsolescence) for flute, trumpet, bassoon, cello, piano, and harpsichord. 11/96.
    • Duke University Graduate Composers Concert. 3/1/98.
  • Bananagram for flute, viola, and harp. 11/94.
    • Vanguard Workshop Series reading by the Debussy Trio. 11/24/94.
  • Mousetraps for nine percussionists. 5/94.
    • Oregon Percussion Ensemble reading, dir. Jeffrey Kaye. 5/94.
    • Master's Recital, University of Oregon. Oregon Percussion Ensemble. 2/4/95.
  • Faith and Reason for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, piano, and percussion. 3/94.
    • Vanguard Workshop Series reading by Fear No Music (Portland, OR), dir. Jeffrey Payne. 5/94.
    • Master's Recital, University of Oregon. 2/4/95.
  • String Quartet in three movements. 4/93.
    • Alexander Quartet (San Francisco), University of Oregon Chamber Music Series concert. 2/95.
  • YATS (Yet Another Trio Study) for flute, viola, and harp. 11/92.
    • Vanguard Workshop Series reading by the Debussy Trio. 11/92.
  • A Musing for string quartet. 1/92.
    • Vanguard Workshop Series reading by the Lydian String Quartet. 2/92.
  • (The Unannounced Arrival of the Princess to) Dancing Paupers for violin, clarinet, and piano. 11/91.
    • Vanguard Workshop Series reading by Continuum (New York). 12/91.
    • Oregon Composers Forum concert. 3/7/92.
  • Sonata for tuba and piano. 2/91.
    • Oregon Composers Forum concert. 5/9/91.
    • Contemporary Music Ensemble concert. 5/13/91.
    • Bachelor's Recital, University of Oregon. 3/7/92.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/16.
    • Faculty Tuba Recital, Jackson State University. 3/16.
  • Jeremy’s Buttons for violin and marimba. 1/91.
    • Vanguard Workshop Series reading. 3/91.
    • Oregon Composers Forum concert. 1/92.
    • Bachelor's Recital, University of Oregon. 3/7/92.
  • A Stubborn Calm for flute, viola, and harp. 11/90.
    • Vanguard Workshop Series reading. 12/90.

Solo Instrumental

  • On Being Responsible for Saxophone. 7/20.
  • Pursuit for piano. 1/19.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/22/19.
    • BU Faculty Showcase. 3/1/19.
  • Chorale Prelude: Jesus Lives, and So Shall I for organ. 6/17.
  • For Joel, With Love for piano. 3/17.
    • Memorial service, 3/13/17.
  • After Wonder for piano. 5/16.
  • Ciaccona Enigmata for marimba. 11/15.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/16.
    • CFAMC National Conference. 10/16.
    • Faculty Recitals, Jackson State University. 3/17, 4/18.
    • Faculty Recital, Millsaps College. 5/2/18.
  • Kibō, for violin, in three movements. 5/15.
    • BU Faculty Recitals. 2/16 [all]; 2/25/17 [I only].
    • LSU New Music Ensemble. 11/16/17, 3/4/18.
    • New Music Jackson Festival. 2/10/18.
    • Living Composers Concert, Campbell University. 3/14/19.
  • Tower for piano. 5/14.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/28/15.
  • Chorale Prelude: Ah, Holy Jesus for organ. 8/13.
  • Sakharov Song for piano. 4/13.
    • CFAMC National Conference. 10/25/13.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/28/15.
  • Chorale Prelude: O Sacred Head for organ. 3/13.
    • BU Organ Recital, 5/13.
  • Coffee Stain for piano. 12/10.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/28/15.
  • Playrude for piano. 9/10.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/28/15.
  • Amazing Grace for solo viola. 2/10.
  • Near Love and Sleep for piano. 4/02.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 11/1/05.
  • For Hannah for solo flute. 12/00.
    • Worship services, Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church. 10/01.
    • Chamber Music Series concert, Belhaven University. 1/16/07.
  • Dreams of Swans for piano solo. 5/00.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/28/15.
  • A Darkened Glass: Five Odd Movements for Solo Cello. 2/96.
    • Duke University Graduate Composers Concert. 4/96.
  • Cascade Fantasias (3) for viola solo. 3/94.
    • Oregon Composers Forum concert. 5/94.
    • Master's Recital, University of Oregon. 2/4/95.
  • Seven Relativistic Etudes for piano. 12/93.
    • Oregon Composers Forum concert. 3/7/94.
    • College Music Society Regional Meeting. 4/9/94.
    • Master's Recital, University of Oregon. 2/4/95.
    • Seventh Species Concert. 4/22/95.
    • BU Faculty Concerts. 11/1/05, 1/16/07.
    • The Chaminade Club, Jackson MS. 2/21/07.
  • Insipid Digressions (I - IV) for piano. 9/92.
    • Oregon Composers Forum. 1/19/92.
    • BU Faculty concert. 2/28/15.
  • For Margo for piano. 10/91.
    • Oregon Composers Forum. 1/19/92.
    • BU Faculty concert. 2/28/15.
  • Much Too Much to Mention for piano. 3/91.
    • Vanguard Workshop Series reading. 4/91.
    • Bachelor's Recital, University of Oregon. 3/7/92.
  • Snow Music for piano. 3/89.
    • Oregon Composers Forum concert. 12/3/90.
    • Bachelor's Recital, University of Oregon. 3/7/92.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/28/15.
    • ACF “Composers Night Out.” 5/14/15.

Vocal/Choral

  • Line for voice and piano. 8/19.
  • Charlie Hartsfield for soprano and piano. 12/17.
    • BU Senior Recital: Madeline Jolley, soprano. 4/14/18.
    • BU Student Composers Concert XX. 4/23/18.
    • Madeline Jolley Recital, Covenant Presbyterian Church. 5/2/18.
    • BU Baccalaureate Service. 5/11/18.
    • Worship Service, Covenant Presbyterian Church. 5/13/18.
  • Sleep Songs (5), for soprano and piano. 1/17.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/17 [3 songs].
    • Roberta Duhs Masters Recital. 3/31/17.
    • Chaminade Club Concert. 4/17 [3 songs].
    • New Music Jackson Festival. 2/8/19.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/22/19.
  • In the Interim, for soprano and jazz combo. 5/16.
    • CFAMC national conference. 10/16.
  • Seven “O” Antiphons for worship leader, congregation, and instruments. 11/06.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 1/16/07.
  • Psalm 29 for choir (SATB), piano, flute, clarinet, trumpet, and horn. 8/04.
    • Forging Links conference, Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church, dir. Dave Stuntz. 9/19/04.
  • Palm Sunday for choir (SATB), piano, and two trumpets. 2/04.
    • Trinity Reformed Church choir, dir. Greg Scheer. 4/04.
  • Donne on Good Friday for choir (SATB) and piano. 3/02.
    • Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church choir, dir D. Stuntz. 4/02.
  • Psalm 46 for choir SATB a cappella. Text in Hebrew. 4/00, rev. 8/16.
    • North Carolina/Israel Chorale, dir. Dave Stuntz. Durham NC, 6/26/00. Six perf. In Israel, Summer 2000.
  • From Jeremiah for choir (SATB) and piano. 7/99.
    • Durham Choral Society reading. 4/00.
  • The Lord in the Manger, a carol for SATB voices. 6/99.
    • Service of Lessons and Carols, Blacknall Memorial Presybeterian Church. 12/99, 12/10, etc.
    • Belhaven University Singing Christmas Tree, annually since 12/07.
    • Church services in various states (NC, CO, MI). Since 2008.
  • Lord God the Holy Ghost for chamber choir (SATB) and piano. 5/97.
    • Service, Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church. 5/97, 5/99, 6/01.
    • Service, Church in Grand Rapids, MI. 5/13(?).
  • An Easter Reflection for soprano, 2 oboes, clarinet, bassoon, choir (SATB) and piano. 3/97.
    • Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church choir. 4/97.
  • Five Stevenson Songs for soprano and piano. 3/97.
    • Duke University Graduate Composers Concert. 4/5/97.
    • Recital: Angela Case, Soprano. 4/15/97.
    • CFAMC Southeast Regional Conference. 2/01.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 1/16/07.
  • The Landing for four voices (SATB) or chamber choir a cappella. 7/96. [withdrawn]
    • Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium. Andy Sauerwein, conductor. 7/5/96.
    • Duke University Graduate Composers concert. Andy Sauerwein, conductor. 11/23/96.
  • Sleepers Awake for SAB chamber choir. 4/94.
    • Collegium Musicum concert, University of Oregon. 5/17/94.
  • How for soprano and piano. 10/93.
    • Vanguard Workshop Series reading by Cheryl Marshall, soprano. 1/94.
    • Oregon Composers Forum concert. 2/1/94.
    • “music and {con}text” symposium concert, Duke University. 3/2/96.
  • What for soprano and piano. 3/92.
    • Vanguard Workshop Series reading by Susan Narucki, soprano. 4/92.
    • Oregon Composers Forum concert. 2/1/94.
    • “music and {con}text” symposium concert, Duke University. 3/2/96.
  • The Beachcomber Walks for soprano, piano, and vibraphone. 6/90.
    • Oregon Composers Forum concert. 3/3/91.
    • Bachelor's Recital, University of Oregon. 3/7/92.

Opera/Theatre

  • Ecclesiastes, musical design and collaborative improvisation in Joseph Frost’s adaptation of a new translation by Daniel Fredericks. 9/08.
    • Belhaven University Theatre Production: five performances, 9/08.
  • Now We Rest for soprano, piano, flute, and violin: incidental music for Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
    • Belhaven University Theatre Production, dir. Joseph Frost. Nine performances, 4/06.
  • Weaving, Sirens, and Reunion: Incidental music for T. M. Camp’s adaptation of The Odyssey, for saxophone quartet (Sirens incl. women’s chorus). 10/04.
    • Northwestern College Theatre Production. Six performances, 11-12/04.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 11/1/05.
  • Magic Lament, Magic Lullaby, and other incidental music for Shelley Houston's True Magic, for choir, soloists, flute, viola, and cello. 1/95.
    • Cascade Presbyterian Church theatre production (Eugene, OR). 4/8/95.

Ballet/Dance

  • Wings of Intervention: electronic recomposition of String Quartet #2/ii to accompany choreography by Rachael Fritsch and Katie Torner. 11/11.
    • BU Dance Choreography class presentation, 12/5/11.
  • Unseen: Collaborative improvisation co-designed with Krista Bower, choreographer. 10/07.
    • BU Community Dance Concert. 10/07.
  • Transfigurations for six winds and dancers. Choreography by Margo Van Ummerson. 2/92.
    • Performance for music/dance workshop, University of Oregon. 3/31/92.

Electroacoustic

  • Dumbing Down: The Unquestioned Answer for prerecorded electronics. 3/95.
    • Oregon Composers Forum concert. 4/30/95.
  • Three-Phrase Phase for prerecorded electronics. 3/93.
    • Electronic Music Concert, University of Oregon. 4/27/93.
    • Master's Recital, University of Oregon. 2/4/95.
    • BU Faculty Concert. 2/06.
  • Angry Lullaby for string bass and MIDI marimba with live electronics. 2/92.
    • Vanguard Workshop Series reading. 2/92.
  • Repose for prerecorded electronics and sleeping bag. 6/91.
    • Oregon Composers Forum concert. 4/92.
    • UO Student Orientation concert. 5/92.

Other/Non-Western

  • Lament for a Hollow Shell for violin, brake drums and Balinese gamelan. 4/94.
    • Pacific Rim Gamelan. 6/94.
    • Society of Composers, Inc., national conference. 4/95.
  • Leviathan for harpsichord, brake drums and Balinese gamelan. 2/93.
    • Pacific Rim Gamelan. 2/16/93.
  • Layers and Modulations for Balinese gamelan, brake drums, and assorted bells. 9/91.
    • Pacific Rim Gamelan. Four performances: 12/91, 2/1/92, 3/7/92, 4/92.

Publications and Workshops

  • “In Pursuit of Radical Music-Making,” Mississippi Humanities Council Presentation (2/19/19).
  • “Cultivating Culture,” 14-week Sunday-school series on creative activity, co-taught with writer Paul Rankin (Redeemer Church PCA, Jackson MS, Spring 2018).
  • “In Pursuit of Faithful Presence,” presented at the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers national conference (Fresno Pacific University, Oct. 2017).
  • “Honoring the Creator with Our Creativity,” 14-week Sunday-school series on creative activity, co-taught with writer Paul Rankin and visual artist Jacob Rowan (Redeemer Church PCA, Jackson MS, Fall 2015).
  • Excerpts from Ecclesiastes (music/theatre collaboration) presented at the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers national conference (Indiana Wesleyan University, Oct. 2008).
  • “Thoughts after A Resurrection Series,” a presentation delivered to the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers national conference (Feb. 2002).
  • Panelist, Calvin Symposium on Worship and the Arts: “Composing Music for Worship” (Calvin College, Jan. 2002). Lord God, the Holy Ghost performed during the panel session.
  • “Composing at the Piano,” a presentation to the Cary Area Piano Teacher’s Association, Cary, NC (Jan. 2002).
  • Participant, Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium (June 1994). Arvo Pärt, composer-in- residence.
  • Internship, Ernst Bloch Music Festival, Newport, OR (July 1992). Participated in administration of concert series and composers symposium. Greg Steinke, symposium director; Chinary Ung, composer- in-residence.
  • Participant, composition/choreography workshop led by composer Ellen Spokane (Oct. 1991). Week-long workshop, Univesity of Oregon.

Honors and Awards

  • Humanities Teacher Award, Mississippi Humanities Council (2019).
  • Artist Fellowship, Mississippi Arts Council (2013-14).
  • Mary Duke Biddle Composition Fellow, Duke University (Sept. 1995 - May 2001).
  • Winner, University of Oregon Chamber Music Series Composition Competition (Dec. 1994).
  • String Quartet (No. 1) performed by the Alexander Quartet on the UO Chamber Music Series.
  • Arts in Oregon Council scholarship for internship at the Ernst Bloch Music Festival, Newport, OR (June 1992).
  • Ruth Lorraine Close Awards (4) in composition, University of Oregon (1989-92).

Professional Service

  • Reader, AP Music Theory exams (annually since 2008).
  • Founding Member, New Music Jackson (Annual Festivals since 2018)
  • Faculty Advisor, BU New Music Society (est. Aug. 2017).
  • Founding Member, Redeemer Community Arts (4/17).
  • Judge, NFMC Regional Junior Composer Competition (3/17, 3/18).
  • Judge, NFMC State Junior Composer Competition (3/15).
  • Team Leader, Belhaven Connections in Tokyo (2-week Music Missions Trip, 5/10).
  • Adjudicator for the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Performing Arts Roster and Fellowship Grants (annually, 4/07 – 4/11).
  • Co-Director and presenter, “Forging Links: Composers and Community, the Composition of Worship” (4/04).
    • Jointly sponsored by CFAMC; Arts Ministry, Inc. (Chapel Hill, NC); and Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church.
  • Adjudicator, Cary Area Piano Teachers Association annual piano composition contest, Cary, NC (3/01, 3/02).
  • Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers (www.cfamc.org): President, 2011-16; Secretary of the Board, 2007-10; Board member 2002-20.

References

  • Rev. Elbert McGowan

 

  • Dr. Stephen Sachs
    • Professor of Music and Department Chair (Emeritus), Belhaven University
    • 1500 Peachtree St., Jackson, MS 39202
    • 601-974-6470; ssachs@belhaven.edu

 

  • Mr. David C. Stuntz
    • Music Director (Emeritus), Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church
    • 1902 Perry Street, Durham, NC 27705
    • 919-286-5586; dstuntz@blacknallpres.org