Chris Burton draws his musical talents from experience in several different areas, including piano performance, wind ensembles, orchestras, and jazz bands. Burton studied the art of composition under Dr. Scott McAllister (Black Dog, X) from 2004-2007 and with Ladislav Kubik at Florida State University from 2008-2010. His compositions are often characterized by highly energetic passages which are full of rhythmic life and emotion. Burton has been fortunate enough to have seen performances of many of his works including several overseas in Doha (Qatar) and Cairo (Egypt). He has also performed his own works in Nebraska and Texas, as well as internationally in Prague (Czech Republic).

Current Projects include an SATB choral work and the conclusion of his one act opera. He is currently accepting requests and commissions.

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Education
• Baylor University · BM Composition · 2004-2007
• Florida State University · MM Composition · 2008-2010

Musical Accomplishments
• MTNA Composition Competition, Florida · Honorable Mention. Fall 2008
• Czech-American Summer Music Institute, Prague. Summer 2007
• Chamber Music Institute, Nebraska. Spring/Summer 2007
• New Music Festival VI, Kearney, NE. Spring 2007
Significant Performances:
• Prague, Czech Republic
• Doha, Qatar
• Cairo, Egypt

Conducting
• Song of Songs - Doron Kima. 2010
• The Face in the Wall - Stephen Variames. 2008
• Queja con Alas - Carlos Colon. 2008
• Mischief in Fez - Chris Burton. 2008
• Anos - Carlos Colon. 2007
Selections or full works from the following:
• Bernstein - Chichester Psalms
• Barber - Prayers of Kierkegaard
• Stravinsky - Symphony of Psalms
• Britten - Rejoice in the Lamb
• Schubert - Mass in G
• J.S. Bach - Christmas Oratorio
• Haydn - Nelson Mass
• Handel - Messiah
• Nystedt - Cry Out and Shout
• Ravel - Trois Chansons
• Ben Johnston - Mass

Significant Performances
• String Quartet No. 1 - The Eppes Quartet (FSU). March 26, 2009
• Songs of a Grimm Nature - Cultures in Harmony: Cairo, Egypt. January 2009
• Dialogues - Cultures in Harmony: Doha, Qatar. May 3, 2008
• Two Marches - Baylor University Concert Band. May 4, 2008
• Reflections - feat. Professor Brent Phillips (Baylor). November 11, 2007
• Duet - Jan Parik, Prague. July 18, 2007
• Rhythm Management - Broad Street Brass Quintet (MTSU), Lincoln, Nebraska. June 21, 2007
• Pulse - Midway High School Orchestra, Hewitt, TX. April 3, 2007
• Duet - New Music Festival, Kearney, Nebraska. April 2, 2007
• Pulse - Baylor University Campus Orchestra. November 13, 2006

Teachers, Lessons, and Masterclasses
• Ladislav Kubik · 2008-2010
• Ellen Taaffe Zwilich · 2009
• Lukas Ligeti · 2008
• Christopher Theofanidis · 2009
• Scott McAllister · 2004-2007
• Kevin Puts · 2006
• Frank Ticheli · 2005
• Cindy McTee · 2005