Micah Sicotte
Composer | Teacher
MICAH SICOTTE
P: Severn Road, Cardiff
T: +44 07503 586348
Personal Details
Nationality: British & Canadian (Dual)
Education
2012-2014 University of Bath Spa, Bath UK
M.mus: Composition. Merit Grade.
2005-2006 University of Surrey, Farnborough UK
Cert.ed (HE & FE): Teaching qualification. Standard pass grade.
1999-2002 University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Alberta
B.mus: Composition/voice; political science & multimedia course concentrations. Standard
pass grade.
1994-1996 Selkirk College, Professional Music Program, Nelson BC
Dip.mus: HE Professional music diploma. Composition/voice (rough equivalent to UK Foundation
Degree). High standing (A/B grade average).
1988-1992 Smithers Senior Secondary School, Smithers BC
Dogwood Diploma: Highschool diploma. Honours standing.
(A level Equivalents): Music A+, Drama A, Art A, English A, English Literature C+, Directed
Studies A, Journalism B+
(AS Level Equivalents): Earth Science C, Algebra P, Social Studies A
Teaching Employment
2015-crnt Bath College, Lecturer (Music)/ Course Leader/ Lead IV, Bath UK
Instruction in music & music technology FE level 2, 3 and Foundation Degree, management
of learning programmes, curriculum development, student admissions, educational guidance,
internal verification, assessment activities, marketing, leadership & staff management,
administration, public relations.
2012-2014 Access to Music, Tutor (Music & Music Technology), Bristol UK
Instruction in music and music technology at FE levels 2 & 3, variable topics including voice, keyboard, music for media, theory, composition/song writing, arranging and sequencing assessment activities, marketing, administration, student relations.
2004-2011 Farnborough College of Technology, Lecturer (Music & Music- Technology)/Course Leader/
Personal Tutor/ Lead IV/ Key Skills Tutor, Farnborough UK
Instruction in music & music technology FE level 2, 3 and Foundation Degree, tutorials, management of learning programmes, curriculum development, student admissions, educational guidance, internal verification, assessment activities, marketing, finance, leadership & staff management, administration, public relations.
2004-2012 Self Employed, Music Instructor, Farnborough UK
Instruction in piano, keyboards, voice, theory, composition, songwriting, business of music and contemporary performance, examinations, assessment.
2002-2004 Swindon School of Contemporary Music, Tutor/Co-Head, Swindon UK
Tutor in rock school, business of music, co-head of school, management, finance, curriculum design, marketing, instruction techniques.
2003-2004 Swindon College, Associate Lecturer (Music)/ Course Leader/ Personal Tutor/ ILT Champion/
Key Skills tutor, Swindon UK
Instruction in music FE level 3, tutorials, management of learning programmes, curriculum development, student admissions, educational guidance, assessment activities, marketing, administration, public relations.
2002-2004 Self Employed, Music Instructor, Swindon UK
Instruction in piano, keyboards, voice, theory, composition, songwriting, business of music and contemporary performance, finance, examinations, assessment.
2001-2002 Prueggers Music, Music Instructor, Lethbridge Alberta
Instruction in piano, keyboards, theory, music technology, voice and business of music, examinations, assessment.
1999-2001 Self Employed, Music Instructor, Lethbridge Alberta
Instruction in basic levels of voice, piano and music theory, examinations, assessment.
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, examinations, assessment, finance.
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.
Music &General Employment
2002-2003 Duck, Son & Pinker, Branch Dept. Head-Keyboards/Pianos, Swindon UK
Customer relations, instruction & demonstration 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 computerised 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 recorded on a locally produced CD and performed regularly in the area. Management, finance, performance, marketing, recording, transport, communication, arranging, composing.
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. Performance, marketing, recording, transport, communication, arranging, composing.
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.
Voluntary Positions
1999-2001 Multimedia & Music Specialist, Suicidal Moose Prod., Lethbridge Alberta
Worked with multimedia associates on freelance basis to produce commercials (e.g. TV, Radio,
Web), promotional material (e.g. Leaflets, videos, trailers), on-line material (e.g. webpages,
networked systems etc.). Composed music and soundscapes, created and managed sound FX,
used graphic, web and video tools and programmes.
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.
Computer Programs & Skills
Web: Top Page, Adobe GoLive, Dreamweaver, Mircrosoft Outlook, Access, and Frontpage, Director, Flash, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, Basic HTML & Javascript, Web page design.
Systems: Microsoft 2.1-2000 & XP, Mac OS, Basic Networking skills, Installation of peripheral devices & applications for PC & Macintosh.
Artistic & Video: Adobe Photoshop/ Elements/Express/Lightroom, Illustrator Final Cut Pro, Corel Draw, AVI editor, Adobe Premier, Corel Presentations, Microsoft Power Point, 3D Studio Max.
Word Processors & Publisher: AmiPro, Quark, Word Perfect, Microsoft Works, Professional Write, Microsoft Publisher, Corel Word Perfect Suite, Microsoft Office Suite.
Music: Cue-base, Logic, Adobe Audition, Reason, Cakewalk, Wav Studio, Sibelius, Digital Performer, Studio Pro, Finale, ProTools.
*Typing speed approx. 60wpm.
*Using computer since age of ten and possess knowledge of both Macintosh and PC formats.
*20 years’MIDIand digital experience including formal training.
*20 years’ keyboard and synthesis experience including formal training.
*14 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.
Interests & Hobbies
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.
Awards & Recognitions
Music Group Competitions
(From 1988 to 1992 a member of the concert & swing choirs at Smithers Senior Secondary school (SSSS).)
Mar 1992- Pacific Northwest Music Festival- Gold Placement
Mar 1991 Music-Fest Canada- Silver Placement
Mar 1991- Pacific Northwest Music Festival- Gold Placement
Mar 1990- Pacific Northwest Music Festival- Gold Placement
Mar 1989- Pacific Northwest Music Festival- Gold Placement
Music Individual Competitions
Jun 1992 SSSS- Wrote & performed own composition at graduation ceremonies.
May 1992 SSSS- Wrote & directed own musical- Excellence rating.
Apr 1992 Provincial playwriting competition- Placed top 12 in BC
Mar 1992 Pacific Northwest Music Festival- 1-2nd place; 2 participation, 3-1st place.
Mar 1991 Pacific Northwest Music Festival- 1st place; 2nd place.
Jun 1990 Smithers Senior Secondary School- Award for outstanding music contribution.
Apr 1990 Lakes District Festival- Trophy for senior miscellaneous vocal solo.
Jun 1989 Pacific Northwest Music Festival- Gold Placement
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.
Project Selection
2014- “Ray Gunn & Starburst”- Philip Purves
Radio Play
FX work, composed music and recorded score.
2014- “United & Divided”- Elliot Howarth-Johnson
Original Quiz Show
Composed music and recorded score.
2014- “Visionary”- Liz Woll
Short Film
Composed music and recorded score.
2009- “Wolf Story”- Micah Sicotte
Original story with music
Composed music and created original story.
2006- “Incarnate”- Micah Sicotte
Original story with music
Composed music and created original story.
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.