Musical Experience
EDUCATION
2008 Doctorate of Musical Arts (Ongoing): University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC.
2006 Master of Music, Music Theory and Technology: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.
Emphasis on computer aided instruction software in music research
Thesis: Proposal for an Open Source System of Development and Research in Music CAI.
2000 Bachelor of Science in Music, Performance Major: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.
Major in Tuba Performance
Minor in Management Information Systems
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Ensemble
2009 Chamber Orchestra of the Triad: Substitute tuba
2008-09 “Baroque on Beaver” Music Festival: Principal tuba and assistant conductor with the annual orchestra/chamber music festival held on Beaver Island, MI.
2006-08 GVSU Faculty Brass Quintet: Faculty brass quintet of Grand Valley State
University, Allendale, MI.
2006-08 West Shore Symphony Orchestra: Symphony orchestra based in Muskegon, MI. Substitute principal tuba for multiple performances, 2006 to present. Scott Speck, Music Director.
2007-08 Grand Rapids Symphonic Band: Regional semi-professional wind ensemble, conducted by Barry Martin, director of bands at GVSU.
2006-07 Tennessee Brass: Professional large brass ensemble based in Johnson City, TN. Anthony Parnther, Director.
2003-06 FourTE Tuba Quartet: Professional tuba quartet based in Knoxville, TN.
2004-06 University of Tennessee Symphony Orchestra: Collegiate orchestra based at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville; Principal tuba. James Fellenbaum, Director.
2004-06 University of Tennessee Wind Ensemble: Collegiate wind band based at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville; Principal tuba. Dr. Gary Sousa, Director.
2002-03 Cincinnati Brass Band: National champion North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) affiliated British Brass Band; Eb tuba. Anita Cocker-Hunt, Director.
2000 Midland Arts Society Orchestra: Regional orchestra based in Midland, MI; Principal tuba. James Hohmeyer, Conductor.
1999-00 Traverse Symphony Orchestra: Regional symphony orchestra based in Traverse City, MI; Principal tuba. David Holland, Director.
Solo
2007 Featured Soloist: at the Midwest Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference held in Kalamazoo, MI.
2007 Guest Recitalist: Numerous middle schools and high schools in MI, as well as Forsyth Country Day School in Winston-Salem.
2006 Finalist: Runner up in the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp staff solo competition held in Twin Lake, MI.
2006 Winner: Tubonium Competition held at Gustavus Adolpus College in St. Peter, MN.
2005 Performed solos with the University of Tennessee Tuba/Euphonium ensemble and FourTE tuba quartet at the South East Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference in Athens, GA.
2005 Guest recital at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
2004 Ensemble performer at the US Army Band Tuba and Euphonium Conference in Washington DC with the University of Tennessee Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble.
2004 Winner and Featured Soloist in the concerto competition held by the Orchestra at Maryville College.