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Name:
David Bristow
Job Title:
Associate Faculty
Division:
Humanities & ESL/ABE/GED
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Fall office hours:

Classes taught: MUSC 196, MUSTC151, MUSTC154, MUSTC155, MUSTC180, MUSTC271, MUSTC272, MUSTC294

Employee Bio

Dave Bristow, born in London, graduated from university with a BSc in Psychology but preferred to use his musical talents, performing and recording with a variety of artists and working with Yamaha’s synthesizer production team. He created factory voicing for the well-known DX7 synthesizer and is internationally recognized as one of the important contributors to the voicing of FM synthesis, co-authoring a text-book on the subject with inventor Dr John Chowning. Dave moved to the United States in 1995 to join the production team at the electronic music company Emu Systems, Inc. producing sampling and filter based synthesizers, notably "Morpheus" and Emulator 4 keyboard. From 2002, he began working again with Yamaha, focusing on the support of their SMAF audio systems for cell-phones and mobile devices, developing ringtones and system alert sounds. He began teaching at Shoreline in 2011.

Education & Training

B.Sc., University of Aston in Birmingham, UK

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Name:
Susan Ennis
Job Title:
Associate Faculty - Music
Division:
Music
Phone:
(206) 533-6607
Email:
sennis@shoreline.edu
Office:
811

Fall office hours:

Classes taught: MUSC 196, MUSC 207, MUSC 210, MUSTC100, MUSTC101, MUSTC200, MUSTC201

Employee Bio

Sue Ennis is a multi-platinum songwriter from Seattle. She has written over 80 songs for the band Heart (35 million records sold.) Additionally, her songs are featured in commercials and 5 Hollywood films.  She is a music publisher and a national trustee for the Recording Academy ("The Grammys") and also serves on the Seattle Music Commission. Current projects include writing songs for a feature film about an all-girl rock band and writing the script for a Broadway-bound jukebox musical.  

Education & Training

B.A., Willamette University
M.A., University of California, Berkeley

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Name:
Cynthia Grace
Job Title:
Associate Faculty
Division:
Business
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Fall office hours: Zoom: MW 9:30-10:30 am | MW 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Classes taught: BUS& 201, MUSTC102, MUSTC135

Employee Bio

Cynthia Grace is an attorney licensed in Washington. She has practiced in the areas of criminal defense, corporate law, estate planning and intellectual property. She is an accomplished educator, leader, and manager of people, systems, and events with a wide range of experience in the higher education, publishing, and nonprofit sectors.
When she is not in the court room or counseling a client she can be found singing, playing the harmonium and running live sound.

Education & Training

A.A.A., Art Institute of Seattle
B.A., Brandeis University
J.D., Washington & Lee University Law School

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Name:
Matthew Jorgensen
Job Title:
Instructor - Music Technology (Tenure Track)
Division:
Humanities & ESL/ABE/GED
Phone:
(206) 546-4687
Email:
mjorgensen@shoreline.edu
Office:
807

Fall office hours: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 - 11:30am via Zoom

Classes taught: MUSC 296, MUSTC121, MUSTC122, MUSTC151, MUSTC154, MUSTC155, MUSTC180

Employee Bio

Matt Jorgensen started his music career as a student at Shoreline Community College before transferring to the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City.
As a jazz drummer he has released 12 albums as a bandleader or co-leader. Together with his business partner John Bishop, he founded the jazz record label Origin Records which has released over 650 albums and created the annual four-day Ballard Jazz Festival which has gained international recognition for featuring a mix of Pacific Northwest talent and exciting, progressive headliners. In 2019, John Bishop and Matt Jorgensen were named one of 12 "Jazz Heros" by the Jazz Journalist Association.
As a composer, he has written music for Cascade Public Media's "Crosscut Festival," created the sonic identity for Seattle's PBS station KCTS9, composed the theme for KUOW's "Seattle Now" podcast as well as working on numerous short films.

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Name:
Jeffrey Junkinsmith
Job Title:
MusicTheory
Division:
Music
Phone:
(206) 546-4605
Email:
jjunkins@shoreline.edu
Office:
via Zoom

Fall office hours: M,T,W,Th 9:30-10:20 via Zoom or by appointment

Classes taught: MUSC&141, MUSC&142, MUSC&143, MUSC&241, MUSC&242, MUSC&243

Employee Bio

Jeff Junkinsmith holds a Ph.D. in
Composition and Music Theory from the University of Iowa. Several of his compositions are in the standard repertoire of the Compline Choir at St. Mark's Cathedral. In addition, he is a pianist at Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Dr. Junkinsmith has been teaching all levels of music theory at SCC since 1997.

Education & Training

B.A., Occidental College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa

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Name:
Jisa Kang
Job Title:
Program Support Supv 2
Division:
Humanities & ESL/ABE/GED
Phone:
(206) 546-4607
Email:
jkang@shoreline.edu
Office:
819

Fall office hours:

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Name:
Steve Kim
Job Title:
Associate Faculty
Division:
Humanities & ESL/ABE/GED
Phone:
(206) 533-6663
Email:
skim20@shoreline.edu
Office:
859

Fall office hours: by arrangment

Classes taught: CE 141, MUSC 100, MUSC 115, MUSC 147, MUSC 196, MUSC 204, MUSC 205, MUSC 296, MUSC&141, MUSTC141, MUSTC142, MUSTC143, MUSTC241, MUSTC242, MUSTC243

Employee Bio

Steve Kim is a bassist, composer and educator, based in Seattle, Washington, USA .
His credits include live and recorded performances with Larry Coryell & Alphonse Mouzon , Don Mock, Carter Jefferson, Dave Valentine, Jim Brock, Van Manakas, Jeff Simmons, Scott Cossu, Jon Jang, Nokie Edwards and Garth Hudson.
He served as a cultural ambassador representing the City of Seattle in Kobe, Japan, and was honored as a Centennial Artist during the Washington State Centennial Celebration. In 2007 he returned to Japan, touring with guitarist Brian Nova & Vibraphonist Kiyoko Ami.
He studied with bassists Ray Brown  and Gary Peacock and improvisation / composition with  pianist and composer Charlie Banacos .
He appears on the 2014 solo release In Deep Owl by Soundgarden bassist Ben Sheppard.
He was named a recipient of The Evergreen State College 2015-16 Teacher Excellence Award.
Steve Kim has taught at SCC since 1989.

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Name:
Evan Norberg
Job Title:
Associate Faculty
Division:
Humanities & ESL/ABE/GED
Phone:
(206) 546-5899
Email:
enorberg@shoreline.edu
Office:
808

Fall office hours: T, Th 11-12:30 and 2-3 by appointment

Classes taught: CE 141, MUSC 135, MUSC 147, MUSC 170, MUSC 175, MUSC 184, MUSC 264, MUSC 270, MUSC 284, MUSTC141, MUSTC142

Employee Bio

Evan Norberg is versed in both classical and jazz styles, with experience in top-notch ensembles. Among them Edmonds Community College’s Soundsation, Seattle Children’s Choir, Central Washington University’s Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz 1, and more. Professionally, Evan has performed as bass/baritone soloist for various major works, such as René Clausen’s Memorial, Handel’s Messiah, Faure’s Requiem, Mozart’s Vespers.
Influenced by many arrangers such as Vijay Singh, Kirk Marcy, and Kelly Kunz, Evan actively arranges his own charts with a steady stream for his own ensembles. More notably, his arrangement of Love You Madly was premiered at the National American Choral Directors Association Conference in Chicago in 2011.
Evan is excited to be a part of the Seattle Choir scene as a singing member of Choral Arts, local jazz group Last Call, and conductor to his own group, the Wellspring Ensemble.

Education & Training

B.M., M.M., Central Washington University

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Name:
Jensina Oliver
Job Title:
Associate Faculty
Division:
Humanities & ESL/ABE/GED
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Fall office hours: Zoom: Wed 12:30-1, F 10:30-12:20

Classes taught: CE 141, MUSC 100, MUSC 119, MUSC 120, MUSC 151, MUSC 152, MUSC 153, MUSC 180, MUSC 251, MUSC 252, MUSC 253, MUSC 280, MUSC 292, MUSC 297, MUSC 299, MUSC&142, MUSC&143, MUSTC191

Employee Bio

Jensina Oliver, D.M.A, has been an Associate Faculty member at Shoreline Community College Music Department since 1998. Dr. Oliver teaches all levels of individual piano lessons and class piano courses, as well as First Year Music Theory and Aural Skills. Dr. Oliver received her Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano at the University of Washington. She performs regularly, including concert engagements in Europe, North America, Costa Rica, and China. She loves working with students of all ages and frequently gives teacher training workshops.  She is in high demand as an adjudicator and clinician throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Education & Training

B.M., M.M., University of Utah

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Name:
Doug Reid
Job Title:
Department Chair Music
Division:
Humanities & ESL/ABE/GED
Phone:
(206) 546-4759
Email:
dreid@shoreline.edu
Office:
812

Fall office hours: By appointment

Classes taught: MUSC 100, MUSC 140, MUSC 146, MUSC 147, MUSC 196, MUSC 296, MUSC 297, MUSC 298, MUSC 299, MUSTC106, MUSTC241

Employee Bio

A highly respected performer and music educator, Doug Reid is currently Director of Instrumental Music at Shoreline Community College located in Seattle, Washington. His professional experience is as varied as it is substantial. From classical recitals and master classes, to pop and jazz performances with national artists such as Mel Torme, John Pizzerelli, Tower of Power and many more, his distinctive saxophone sound can be heard throughout the northwest.
Doug has been a clinician at the International Association of Jazz Educators, The Washington State Music Educators Conference, North American Saxophone Conference and has contributed articles for the Saxophone Journal.
He has conducted honor groups in Washington, Illinois, Vancouver BC, California and Oregon. Mr. Reid is highly sought after as both an adjudicator and guest artist at regional music festivals.
A graduate of North Texas State University, Doug is an Educator/Clinician for Keilwerth saxophones.

Education & Training

B.A., North Texas State University
M.Ed., City University

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Name:
Meg Stecker Thorsen
Job Title:
Music
Division:
Humanities & ESL/ABE/GED
Phone:
(206) 546-4617
Email:
mstecker@shoreline.edu
Office:
811

Fall office hours: By Appointment on Zoom

Classes taught: CE 141, MUSC 133, MUSC 147, MUSC 161, MUSC 162, MUSC 163, MUSC 170, MUSC 184, MUSC 270, MUSC 284, MUSC 292, MUSC 298

Employee Bio

Meg Stecker-Thorsen - Soprano - is the recipient of numerous awards, including three with the Metropolitan Opera National Auditions, and has performed with various symphony orchestras and opera companies in the United States.  She received her Bachelor and Masters degrees in vocal performance from the University of Wisconsin and the State University of New York.  Meg has taught at several universities and colleges throughout the U.S. and has produced and directed many musicals productions.  She is an active adjudicator, and teacher in the area.  She servers as the Vocal Coordinator of the SCC vocal program, and teaches class voice, diction, performance techniques, voice-dance, and private lessons.  

Education & Training

B.M., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
M.M., State University of New York

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