Education
Master of Music, Instrumental Conducting
Fred Fox School of Music at the University of Arizona,
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Tucson, AZ (2015)
Bachelor of Music, Trumpet Performance (Music History Minor)
Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH (2013)
Principal Teachers for Conducting
Gregg Hanson (University of Arizona)
Raphael Jiménez (Oberlin Conservatory of Music)
Joann Erwin (Oberlin Conservatory of Music)
Principal Teachers for Trumpet
Judson J. Scott (University of Puget Sound)
Edward Reid (University of Arizona)
Jason Carder (University of Arizona)
Roy Poper (Oberlin Conservatory of Music)
Brian Chin (Seattle Pacific University)
Teaching Experience
Conducting/Directing/Lecturing
Faculty and Conductor: Third Street Music School Settlement, New York NY for New Horizons Band, Green Band, and Prelude Band. Substitute conductor for Philharmonia Orchestra and InterSchool Orchestras of New York. 2018-present (Virtual Classes between March 2020 - June 2021)
Brass Coach: InterSchool Orchestras of New York Symphonic Band, 2023-present
Substitute Band and Brass Instructor: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Brooklyn NY, 2019-present. Partners Program and Band Camp 2022, 2018-present
4th-5th Grade Band Teacher, Peck Slip School, NY: Third Street Music School Community Music School, New York NY 2019-2020
Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music and Band Director: Pierce College: Concert Band, Chamber Winds, Jazz Band, courses in Music Theory (1-3), Music Appreciation. Puyallup, WA 2016-2018
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Arizona Bands: University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music, Tucson AZ, 2013-2015
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Undergraduate Conducting: University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music, Tucson AZ, 2013-2015
Assistant Conductor: Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra, Oberlin OH 2012-2013
Brass Ensemble Instructor: Asociación Nacional de Conciertos, Panama City, Panama 2011
Trumpet
Trumpet Instructor: Third Street Music School Settlement 2020-present, Substitute Instructor 2018-2020
Private Trumpet Instructor (Home Studio): 2009-present
Private Trumpet Instructor: Pierce College 2016-2018
Instructor of Trumpet: Tucson Academy of Music and Dance 2014-15
Secondary Trumpet Instructor: Oberlin Conservatory of Music 2011-2013
Adjudications as Conductor
WMEA Valley Region Band Festival 2018
WMEA Valley Region Band Festival 2017
WMEA Mountain Region Band Festival 2017
Conducting Performance
Conducting Ensembles
,Kings County Concert Band, Metropolitan Music Community, Conductor 2023-present
New Horizons Concert Band , Third Street Music School Conductor 2018-present
New Horizons Green Band, Third Street Music School Conductor 2019-present
Third Street Music School Prelude Band, Third Street Music School Conductor 2019-present
New York Late Starter’s Orchestra, Conductor, Fall 2022-present
New Conductors Orchestra, Guest Conductor, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Winter 2024
InterSchools Orchestras, Substitute Conductor for Concert Orchestra, 2022-present
Third Street Philharmonic Orchestra , Substitute Conductor, 2018-present
Northport Symphony Orchestra, Substitute Conductor, 2024
MakeMusicNewYork’s Sousapalooza, Conductor, Summer 2022 and 2023
Pierce College Concert Band, Band Director and Conductor 2016-2018
Pierce College Chamber Winds, Conductor 2017-2018
Pierce College Jazz Band, Director 2017-2018
Pierce College Orchestra, Substitute Conductor 2017-2018
Seattle Symphonic Band, Substitute Conductor 2016-2018
Puget Brass, Substitute Conductor 2016-2017
University of Arizona Wind Ensemble, Graduate Teaching Assistant Conductor 2013-2015
University of Arizona Wind Symphony, Graduate Teaching Assistant Conductor 2013-2015
University of Arizona Chamber Winds, Graduate Teaching Assistant Conductor 2013-2015
University of Arizona Symphonic Band, Graduate Teaching Assistant Conductor 2013-2015
University of Arizona New Music Ensemble (Ensemble D.E.R.F.), Co-founder, Conductor 2014-2015
Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra, Assistant Conductor, 2012-2013
Oberlin Wind Serenades, Conductor (student project), 2012-2013
Oberlin Chamber Orchestra, Sectional Conductor, 2012-2013
Master Classes Performed (Conducting)
Summer Wind Conducting Institute, Eastman School of Music: Mark Scatterday and Donald Hunsberger 2022
Northwestern University Conducting Symposium: Mallory Thompson and Steven Davis 2017
University of Massachusetts Conducting Workshop: Matthew Westgate and Michael Votta
University of Puget Sound Conductor’s Workshop: Gerard Morris, Robert Taylor, Gillian Mackay 2017
University of British Columbia Wind Conducting Symposium: Robert Taylor, Gillian MacKay, and Emily Moss 2016
University of British Columbia Wind Conducting Symposium: Robert Taylor and Allen McMurray 2013
University of British Columbia Wind Conducting Symposium: Robert Taylor and Mallory Thompson 2012
Trumpet Performance
Professional and Community
Five Borough Brass Ensemble: Trumpet/Cornet/Flugelhorn, 2020-present
The Juilliard School: Lab Orchestra Trumpet
Chelsea Symphony: First/Second/Third Trumpet, 2018-present
Blue Hill Troupe: Second Trumpet, 2018-present
Rockaway Theater Company: Substitute Trumpet, 2022-present
Greenwich Village Symphony: Second Trumpet, 2018-present
New York Wind Orchestra: Third Trumpet, 2019-present
String Orchestra of Brooklyn: First/Second Trumpet 2020-present
New Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra: Second Trumpet, 2018-present
New Conductors Orchestra: First/Second Trumpet, 2019-present
Richmond County Orchestra: First/Second Trumpet, 2018-present
Tacoma Concert Band: Second/First Trumpet/Cornet, 2016-2018
Tacoma Musical Playhouse: First substitute Trumpet 2015-2018
Lake Union Civic Orchestra: First/Second Trumpet, Rotating, 2015-2018
Rainier Symphony: First/Second Trumpet, Rotating, 2015-2016
Orchestra Seattle: Third/Fourth Trumpet, Rotating, 2015-2018
Thalia Symphony Orchestra: Substitute Trumpet, 2015-2016
Evergreen Brass Quintet, Tacoma WA: Substitute Trumpet, 2014-2018
Christ the King Episcopal Church, Tucson AZ: Trumpet Soloist for Church Choir and Organ 2013-2015
University of Puget Sound Orchestral Recital Series: First and Second Trumpet 2006-2010
Marrowstone Music Festival Fellowship Orchestra: First/Second Trumpet, 2011
Holiday Brass Concert Ensemble at Oberlin: First, Second, and Third Trumpet 2010-2013
Twenty-Three Nineteen Brass Quintet, Oberlin OH: First and Second Trumpet 2010-2013
College Ensembles (as student)
University of Arizona Wind Ensemble: Principal/Rotating 2013-2015
Arizona Contemporary Music Ensemble: Principal/Rotating 2014-2015
Arizona Symphony Orchestra: Rotating additional trumpet parts 2013-2015
University of Arizona Graduate Brass Quintet: 2013-2015
University of Arizona Trumpet Ensemble: 2013-2015
Oberlin Orchestra: Principal/Rotating 2009-2013
Oberlin Chamber Orchestra: Principal/Rotating 2009- 2013
Oberlin Sinfonietta: Principal/Rotating 2009- 2013
Oberlin Brass Ensemble: Varying Parts 2009-2013
Public Solo Recitals
Pierce College Orchestra: Guest Soloist, Puyallup WA 2018
Oberlin Conservatory of Music: Senior Recital, Oberlin OH 2012
Oberlin Conservatory of Music: Junior Recital, Oberlin OH 2012
First Parish Church: Guest Recital, Bedford MA 2010
Jazz/Big Band/Musical Theatre Performance
Blue Hill Troupe: Second Trumpet, 2018-present
Tacoma Musical Playhouse: Rotating Trumpet parts, 2016-2018
Brass Band Northwest:Substitute/Additional Solo Cornet 2016-2018
The Ozzie Fuhrmann Swing Band: First/Second Trumpet 2013-Present
Stadium High School Jazz Band: Second/Solo Trumpet 2006-2009
Master Classes Performed (Trumpet)
Mary Bowden (University of Arizona) 2014
Fred Fox (University of Arizona) 2013-2014
Howie Shear (Oberlin Conservatory of Music) 2011
Rob McGregor (Oberlin Conservatory of Music) 2011
Louis Hanzlik and Andrew Sorg (Atlantic Brass Quintet) 2010
Ray Mase and Kevin Kobb (Oberlin Conservatory of Music) 2010
Anthony Dilorenzo (University of Puget Sound) 2009
Additional Work Experience
Board Member, Tacoma Concert Band 2016-2018
Youth Counselor Idyllwild Arts Camp, Summer 2014
Orchestra Manager Oberlin Conservatory Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Conductor The Amerikans 2013
Residential Assistant Oberlin College Fall 2010-Spring 2011
Beginning Modern American Swing Dance Teacher, Oberlin College Fall 2011-Spring 2013
Honors and Additional Information
- Member of College Band Directors National Association, Washington Music Educators Association, and the National Association of Music Educators.
- Graduate Teaching Assistant position in conducting at the Fred Fox School of Music at the University of Arizona (2013)
- Fellowship recipient as trumpet player at Marrowstone Music Festival (2011)
- Conservatory Dean’s Scholarship at Oberlin Conservatory of Music. (2009)
-Accepted for undergraduate participation at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music, Boston University, Lawrence University, St. Olaf College, and University of Puget Sound. (2009)
- Boston University Tanglewood Institute Wind Ensemble and Trumpet Seminar participant (2008)
- Puget Sound Youth Wind Ensemble Alumnus (2008-2009)
- Tacoma Youth Symphony Alumnus (2004-2009)