Education:
- Ohio University (2014 - 2016). Masters of Music, Multiple Woodwinds performance and pedagogy, Dr. James, Dr. Rischin, Mrs. Brown Sincoff, Dr. Morris, Dr. Fiala
- Oklahoma State University (2011-2013). Masters of Music, Saxophone performance and pedagogy, Dr. Jeffrery Loeffert.
- Oklahoma City University (2007-2011). Bachelor of Music, Saxophone performance, Dr. Kris Maloy, Prof. Martin King
Work Experience:
- PreK-6 Music Teacher at Pioneer Preparatory School (July 2018-present)
- Woodwind doubler at Scottsdale Community College (Fall 2017-spring 2019)
- Saxophone player at 108th Arizona National Guard Band (August 2015-present)
- Music Teacher at Hovland Music Conservatory (January 2018-May 2018)
- Woodwinds Specialist at Shadow Mountain High School (November 2017-May 2018)
- Saxophone teacher at Athens Community Music School (August 2014-May 2016)
- Saxophone and jazz teaching assistant at Ohio University ( August 2014-May 2016)
- Saxophone and music theory teaching assistant at Oklahoma State University (August 2011- May 2013)
- 5th edition jazz combo (May 2013-May 2014)
- Sinatra Cover Band- saxophone, flute, clarinet, accordion (August 2011-April 2014)
- The Pollard Theater-woodwinds player (September-November 2011, March-May 2014)
Achievements:
- MTNA Competition National Finalist in Chamber Music (March 2012)
- MTNA Competition Regional Level- Chamber (Southwestern) - 1st Place (Janurary 2012)
- MTNA Competition State Level – Chamber (Oklahoma) – 1st Place (November 2011)
- Concerto Competition – Oklahoma State University – Finalists (2011)
- Concerto Competition - New York Summer Music Festival - Winner ( June 2009)
- Concerto Competition - Oklahoma City University- Finalist ( April 2009)
- Lady`s Music Club Competition - Oklahoma City-Winner (April 2009)
- Concerto Competition - Oklahoma City University-Winner (April 2008)
- Recipient of full tuition scholarship at Oklahoma City University
- Recipient of the Burton McCasland scholarship (2007, 2008, 2009)
- Recipient of the Residence Life Leadership scholarship (2008-2011 )
Performing experience:
- 108th Arizona National Guard Band, saxophone player (July 2022 - present)
- 300th “Hollywood’s Own” Army Band, saxophone player (August 2015-July 2022)
- Ohio University, Symphony Orchestra- principal clarinet (August 2015-May 2016)
- Ohio University, Wind Ensemble- principal saxophone (August 2014-May 2015)
- Ohio University, Jazz band I- lead alto, 2nd alto (August 2014-May 2016)
- Ohio University, Jazz combo- alto saxophone, flute, clarinet (January 2015-May 2016)
- Ohio University, Flute Choir (August 2015-May 2016)
- Oklahoma State University, Saxophone quartet- alto/soprano saxophone (August 2011-May 2013)
- Oklahoma State University, Jazz Band- lead alto, 2nd tenor (August 2011-May 2013)
- Oklahoma State University, Wind Ensemble- principal saxophone (August 2011- May 2013)
- The Pollard Theater. Guthrie, Oklahoma. Woodwind doubler (September 2011-November 2011, April 2014-May 2014)
- Sinatra Cover Band. Alto & Tenor saxophone, flute, accordion (August 2011- May 2014)
- Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Staff Band (Summer 2010)
- Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, saxophone quartet- alto saxophone (Summer 2010)
- New York Summer Music Festival, Wind Ensemble- 2nd alto (Summer 2009)
- New York Summer Music Festival, Saxophone quartet- alto saxophone (Summer 2009)
- Oklahoma City University, Jazz Band, 2nd tenor, 2nd alto (August 2007-May 2011)
- Oklahoma City University, Wind Philharmonic- principal saxophone (August 2007-May 2011)
- Oklahoma City University, Symphonic orchestra- tenor saxophone (Fall 2009)