Br. Damian Whalen, O.S.B.

Ph.D. Candidate (Organization and Management): Capella University
Master of Music (Choral Conducting): University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, 1987.
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy): St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA, 1978.

Gregorian Chant Studies, St. Meinrad Seminary, Summer 1998.
Graduate studies in Theology (Summer Session): University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 1991-1993.
Choral Music studies: Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ, Summer 1989.
Gregorian Chant Studies: California State University at Los Angeles, Summer 1986.
Baroque Music Studies: Oxford University (Department of External Studies), Oxford, England, Summer 1985.
Graduate Studies in Church Music and Organ: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1981-83.
Undergraduate studies in Organ Performance, Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK, 1979-81.
Graduate Studies in Theology, St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, PA, 1978.

Director of Assessment: St. Gregory's University, Shawnee, OK, 1999-2008.
Dean, College for Working Adults: St. Gregory's University, Tulsa, OK, 2005.
Director of Strategic Planning: St. Gregory's University, Shawnee, OK, 2000-2005.
Instructor in Humanities (Music and Philosophy): St. Gregory's College/University, Shawnee, OK, 1982-2005.
Director: St. Gregory's University Chorale, St. Gregory's University, Shawnee, OK, 1996-2000.
Organist/Choirmaster: St. Gregory’s Abbey, Shawnee, OK, 1982-present.
Humanities Division Chair: St. Gregory's University, Shawnee, OK, 1996-99.
Production Manager: Sarkeys Performing Arts Center, St. Gregory’s University, Shawnee, OK, 1996-99.
House Manager: Sarkeys Performing Arts Center, St. Gregory’s College, Shawnee, OK, 1989-91.
Director: St. Gregory’s College Chorus, St. Gregory’s College, Shawnee, OK, 1982-1994.

Certified Trainer: Spectrum Temperament Development – Awareness and Development.
Certified Trainer: Spectrum Temperament Development – Teambuilding.
Certified Trainer: Spectrum Temperament Development – Leadership.
Certified Trainer: Spectrum Temperament Development – Stress Management.

President: Oklahoma Alliance for Liturgy and the Arts, Inc., 1997-2002.
Presenter: Tulsa Catholic Musicians (Choral Music Since Vatican II), 1999.
Presenter: Tulsa Catholic Musicians (Gregorian Chant), 1998.
Presenter: Storytelling Workshop ("I Love to Tell the Story"), St. Andrew’s Abbey, Valyermo, CA, 1996.
Member: American Choral Director’s Association, 1986-1991.
Elected member: Pi Kappa Lambda (National Honor Society for Musicians), 1987.
Member: American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, 1984-87.
Member: American Guild of Organists, 1979-84.
Coordinator/Sponsor: Shawnee Community Christmas Concert, 1984-1994.
Guest Speaker in Gregorian Chant: Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK, 1980-1990.
Presenter: Sacred Heart Parish, Konawa, OK, "Music in Catholic Worship."
Presenter: Sacred Heart Parish, Konawa, OK, "The General Instruction on the Roman Missal."
Presenter: St. Philip Neri Parish, Midwest City, OK, "The Place of the Choir in the Liturgical Reform."
Presenter: Tinker Air Force Base Chapel, Midwest City, OK, "Music in Catholic Worship."

Hymn: "Come, Share This Meal" in: Benedictine Book of Song II, Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN, 1982.