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MICAH SICOTTE ONLINE CV
Mr. Micah Sicotte
Farnborough, Hampshire, UK
mailto:micahsicotte@yahoo.ca
Personal Details
Nationality: British & Canadian (Dual)
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: English, Scottish, Irish, French Canadian
Age: 37
Birth Year: 1974
Status: Divorced
Education
2005-2006 University of Surrey, Surrey, UK
Certificate in Education
2003-2004 Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
7307 educational certificate
1999-2002 University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Alberta
B.mus. composition/voice; political science & multimedia course concentrations.
1994-1996 Selkirk College, Professional Music Program, Nelson BC
Diploma in composition/voice. High standing.
1989-1992 Smithers Senior Secondary School, Smithers BC
Dogwood diploma. Honours.
Computer Programs & Skills
- Web: Top Page, Adobe GoLive, Dreamweaver, Director, Flash, Netscape, Explorer, HTML, Basic Javascript, Web page design.
- Systems: Microsoft 2.1-2000 & XP, Mac OS, Basic Networking skills, Installation of peripheral devices & applications for PC & Macintosh.
- Artistic: Adobe Photoshop, Cricket Paint, Deuluxe Paint, Corel Draw, AVI editor, Adobe Premier, Corel Presentations, Microsoft Power Point, 3D Studio Max.
- Work Processors: AmiPro, Quark, Word Perfect, Microsoft Works, Professional Write, Microsoft Publisher, Corel Word Perfect Suite, Microsoft Office Suite.
- Music: Cue-base, Logic & Logic Pro-audio, Encore, Cakewalk, Wav Studio, Sibelius, Performer & Digital Performer, Studio Pro, Acid Music, Finale, Pro-Tools.
- Typing speed approx 60wpm.
- Using computer since age of ten and possess knowledge of both Macintosh and PC formats.
- 15 years MIDI and digital experience including formal training.
- 15 years keyboard and synthesis experience including formal training.
- 10 years experience in web-design and multimedia.
Music Education
1997-1997 Level Two Classical Theory, Toronto Conservatory.
1980-1990 Level Four Classical Piano, Toronto Conservatory.
1994-1996 Level Four Jazz Harmony, Berklee School of Music.
1994-1996 Level Four Jazz Ear Training, Berklee School of Music.
Musical Instruments
Voice, piano, electric bass, cello, electronic medium.
Teaching Positions
2004-crn Course Manager, Farnborough College of Technology, Farnborough UK
Course management and lecturer in music and music technology for FE programmes, lecturer in HE programmes, tutorials, music and music technology, course administration, education planning and delivery skills, presentation and design, research and technology skills
2003-2004 Associate Lecturer, Swindon College, Swindon UK
Lecture in music for Edexcel national level programme, tutorials, music, minor administration, education planning and delivery skills, some performance and research
2002-2004 Self Employed, Music Instructor, Swindon UK
Instruction in piano, keyboards, voice, theory, composition, songwriting, business of music and contemporary performance.
2001-2002 Prueggers Music, Music Instructor, Lethbridge Alberta
Instruction in piano, keyboards, theory, music technology, voice and business of music.
2000-2001 Self Employed, Music Instructor, Lethbridge Alberta
Instruction in basic levels of voice, piano and music theory.
1999-2000 Lethbridge Community College, Music Instructor, Lethbridge Alberta Class instruction in business of music and song writing.
1996-1998 Self Employed, Music Instructor, Smithers BC
Instruction in basic levels of voice, piano, music theory, music technology and group work.
1996-1997 Smithers Senior Secondary School, Music Teachers Assistant, Smithers BC
Voluntary position. Instruction in the music program to secondary level students. Male choristers were special responsibility; they performed to high standards at the regional music festival that year.
Volunteer Positions
1999-2001 Multimedia & Music Specialist, Suicidal Moose Prod., Lethbridge Alberta
Worked with multimedia associates on freelance basis to produce commercials, promotional material, on-line material including webpages, networked systems etc.
1998-1999 General Promotional Artist, Smithers BC
Produced promotional material such as on lone content, posters and print advertisements for local business using computer graphics, word processing and web authoring software.
1990-1992 General Artist, Smithers BC
Produced promotional material for school productions and worked closely with journalism staff on latest graphic and word processing programs.
1991-1992 Music/Multimedia Artist, Smithers Senior Secondary, Smithers BC
Wrote, directed and performed a musical using computer technology including music, graphic and word processing software.
Experience & Interests
- Music: Performance experience in voice, piano, band work and composition.
- Studio: Performance and production experience including engineering principles.
- Writing: Novels, screenplays, plays, short stories and poems.
- Art: Pencil and ink sketching and drawing.
- Theatre: Acting, directing and technical work at local level.
Employment History
2002-2003 Duck, Son & Pinker, Branch Dept. Head-Keyboards/Pianos, Swindon UK
Customer relations, instruction & demo of products, computer skills, paperwork, stock control, basic departmental management, product knowledge, education and promotion.
2001-2001 Dalnavert Museum, Data Entry/Tour Guide, Winnipeg Manitoba
Tour guide, light janitorial, data entry, database management and general computer skills.
1999-2000 Seven Eleven, Sales Clerk, Lethbridge Alberta
Cashier, basic janitorial, stocking shelves, elementary paperwork and customer relations.
1996-1997 Video Update, Sales Clerk, Smithers BC
Cashier with computerized tills, product knowledge, basic janitorial, stocking shelves and customer relations.
1996-1997 Freud@30.Paces, Keyboard/Vocalist/Arranger/Manager, Smithers BC
Performer, arranger and part manager of a local dance band which recorder on a locally produced CV and performed regularly in the area.
1993-1994 Long Overdue, Keyboard/Vocalist/Percussionist, Smithers BC
Performer in a local dance band which played a mix of covers and originals, performing in the local area.
1992-1994 Esso Bread & Butter Stop, Sales Clerk, Smithers BC
Cashier, basic janitorial, stock, lotto, customer relations and food preparation.
1989-1992 Dekko Log Scalers, Data Entry Clerk, Smithers BC
Entry of alpha/numeric data for forestry company.
Awards & Recognitions
Music Group Competitions
(From 1988 to 1992 a member of the concert & swing choirs at Smithers Senior Secondary school (SSSS).)
Mar 1989- Pacific Northwest Music Festival- Gold Placement
Mar 1990- Pacific Northwest Music Festival- Gold Placement
Mar 1991- Pacific Northwest Music Festival- Gold Placement
Mar 1991 Music-Fest Canada- Silver Placement
Mar 1992- Pacific Northwest Music Festival- Gold Placement
Music Individual Competitions
Jun 1989- Pacific Northwest Music Festival- Gold Placement
Apr 1990- Lakes District Festival- Trophy for senior miscellaneous vocal solo.
Jun 1990- Smithers Senior Secondary School- Award for outstanding music contribution.
Mar 1991- Pacific Northwest Music Festival- 1st place; 2nd place.
Mar 1992- Pacific Northwest Music Festival- 1-2nd place; 2 participation, 3-1st place.
Apr 1992- Provincial playwriting competition- Placed top 12 in BC
May 1992- SSSS- Wrote & directed own musical- Excellence rating.
Jun 1992- SSSS- Wrote & performed own composition at graduation ceremonies.
Drama Competitions
May 1992- Carousel Theatre Provincial playwriting competition- Top 12 of 167 entries.
Apr 1992- Provincial Drama Festival- Top Actor Award.
Apr 1991- Provincial Drama Festival- Top Actor Award.
Apr 1990- Provincial Drama Festival- Best Musical Lead.
Apr 1989- Provincial Drama Festival- Best Supporting Comic role.
Selection of Projects
2002- Big Rock Commercials- Justin Sept
Local spirit commericals
Composed music and recorded score.
2001- Paintball Commercials- Jay Kryklywyj
Paintball company commercials.
Composed music and recorded score.
2001- Beside Me- Deric Olson
Student Film; approx 45 min.
Composed and recorded film score.
2001- Captive- Justin Sept
Student Film; approx 5 min.
Composed and recorded score.
2000- Heritage of the Sicottes- Micah Sicotte
Multimedia Production.
Composed music, created all images, sounds, animations etc.
1996- Night Music- Micah Sicotte
Film Scores/Original Music
Composed and arranged recital of popular original material included short cues written in class.
1992- Cloak of the Jaguar- Micah Sicotte
Musical; 2 acts; approx 2 hours.
Composed music, wrote script, directed production and arranged all elements.
SUICIDAL MOOSE PRODUCTIONS
A production company spanning Canada and the United Kingdom, Suicidal Moose Productions focuses on creative works of all kinds from music to multimedia.
The name owes its origins to a late night at a pub in Derby where Micah was trying to explain to his British friends how the moose in Canada like to run across the road in front of oncoming traffic at all hours of the day and night without regard to their safety. Unfortunately, he used the term suicidal moose, which brought forth many hours of wonderful joking, discussion and general carrying on, including a theme song and a cartoon like character. Taking this as a sign, Micah used the name and developed his own logo for his productions and creative works.
MUSIC FOR THE MOVING IMAGE
My area of expertise is the creation of music for the moving image
WORK SAMPLES
MUSIC FOR THE MOVING IMAGE
- Title sequence- Beside Me (directed by Deric Olson)
- End sequence- Beside Me (directed by Deric Olson)
You may need Microsoft�s video 1 codec to play some of these files. That can be downloaded from here:
- VIDEO 1 CODEC
I do not take responsibility for the reliability of this file; I use it myself on my own system.
ARTWORKS
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