PROFESSIONAL
ACCOMPLISHMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Some of
Steven's clients:
HP ~ Mattel ~
F.E.M.A. ~ Mindscape ~
Broderbund ~ Humane Society
Nat'l Park Service ~ City of
Loveland CO ~ City of Ft Collins CO ~ United Way
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Provided rare and
unique nature recordings for the National Park Service DVD
"Spirit of the
Mountains".
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Winner
of the 2001 Rocky Mountain National Park ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Award for his
nature recordings and his commitment to raising awareness to respect and
preserve nature, wildlife and our planet.
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Performed
at the Rocky Mountain National Park amphitheater and the indoor visitor’s
center for five years. Bringing awareness to the park's beauty and value
of the noise pollution restrictions to the park’s visitors.
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Recorded
the howls of the elusive wolves of Yellowstone National Park in May 1999 and
2000.
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Recorded
various nature sounds for over a year and produced a CD specifically about Rocky
Mountain National Park and its natural beauty titled "Welcome to Rocky
Mountain National Park."
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Recorded
the wildlife and nature sounds of the island of Maui and produced a CD dedicated
to this Pacific paradise.
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Performed
with the prestigious Arts for the Parks 1999 national tour at their one mid-USA
stop in Estes Park, CO and have been invited to perform at future events with
them.
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As
a friend of John Denver, Steven became educated on the importance of the
preservation of our earth.
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Performed
for Jazz Track Syndicated Radio in a prestigious concert at Lake Tahoe, CA with
Douglas Spotted Eagle, a former Windham Hill recording artist.
Douglas Spotted Eagle is a friend and also a guest artist on Steven’s
CD “First Light.”
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Co-created
and co-produced a CD titled, "Tribute... To Colorado and Friends"
including: a theme song for Ft. Collins’ Cache la Poudre River, “Spirit of
the River”, a song about the Big Thompson flood of 1976, “Ballad of The Big
Thompson Canyon” and a tribute to John Denver, “Gentle Voice from Aspen.”
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Headline
performer at Fort Collins' Riverfest since it's beginning.
Recorded the many voices of the river and added instrumental music
to produce a CD titled "Rhythm of the River" specifically about
Fort Collins’ most important resource, the Cache la Poudre River.
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Involved
in numerous benefit and non-profit agency events including:
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Performances at several Environmental Awareness concerts
for the East Bay Regional Parks Department, Oakland, CA.
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Co-created and performed at a benefit concert for
Columbine High School healing fund in CO.
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Created a stress release and appreciation CD for the 5000
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) workers after Hurricane Andrew
devastated Southern Florida in 1994.
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Donated time to
record “sounds” for Ski for Light’s 25th anniversary in Feb.
2000. This is an annual cross country skiing event for the visually and mobility
impaired. Produced a master CD to provide the participants with an
“audio souvenir” of the experience and organizers with a tool for future
fund raising and corporate sponsorships.
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Performances for:
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Realities for Children (a program for abused children)
ü
Partners (similar to the Big Brothers - Big Sisters
programs)
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Mile High United Way
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Head
musician at Rock Resorts Kapula Bay Hotel in Maui, Hawaii
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Performed
at the Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC
~ Guest artist on numerous NPR and commercial radio
programs.
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Scored several environmental and wilderness films.
