
Resume
Education
Doctor of Music: Trumpet Performance, Indiana University, Bloomington (2022 Projected)
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In progress. Projected completion Spring 2022
Master of Music: Trumpet Performance, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2016)
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Thesis: The Influence of Paul Hindemith on Trumpet Repertoire
United States Army School of Music (2010)
Bachelor of Arts: Music, Western State Colorado University (2009)
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Music Educators National Conference Chapter President (2007-2009)
Professional Experience
38th Infantry Division Band- Indianapolis, IN (2019-AUG 2020)
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Principal trumpet in the Brass Quintet
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Played in the Concert band
Beef and Boards Dinner Theater- Indianapolis, IN (2019-2020)
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Substitute trumpet player for A Christmas Story: The Musical
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Substitute trumpet player for Saturday Night Fever: The Musical
9th Army Band- Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, AK (2012-2019)
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Brass Quintet Musical Director
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Trumpet Section Leader
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Plans and coordinates travel for all Brass Quintet, and Trumpet performances
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Featured soloist with Concert Band
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Staff arranger for Brass Quintet
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Conducts Concert Band rehearsals
Arctic Chamber Orchestra- Fairbanks, AK (2015-2017)
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Principal Trumpet
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Performed in tours for educational outreach
Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra- Fairbanks, AK (2013-2017)
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Principal Trumpet
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Played in the Alexander Kobrin recording of the Mozart Piano Concerto in D minor
Opera Fairbanks- Fairbanks, AK (2013, 2016)
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Played under Gregory Buchalter, Maestro di Banda for the Metropolitan Opera
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Assistant Principal Trumpet
University of Alaska Fairbanks Wind Symphony- Fairbanks, AK (2015)
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Principal Trumpet
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Featured Soloist
1st Cavalry Division Band- Fort Hood, TX (2010-2012)
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Performed in the Brass Quintet, Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Salsa/Latin Band
Vive Les Arts Center- Killeen, TX (2010-2011)
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Principal Trumpet
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Performed in pit orchestra for musicals
Colorado Renaissance Festival- Larskpur, CO (2004-2009)
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Principal Trumpet
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Wrote music in the style of the Renaissance period for the Trumpet ensemble
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Performed in 7 shows daily
Teaching Experience
Personal Trumpet Studio- Bloomington, IN (2019-Present)
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Offering in-person and online lessons currently in response to the Coronavirus pandemic
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Specializes in all levels of lessons from beginner to advanced
Percussion in the Valley Studio- Palmer, AK (2016-2019)
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Offered personalized instruction based on the needs and level of the specific trumpet student
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Prepared students for auditions and solo ensemble
Valley Jazz Festival- Palmer, AK (2016, 2017)
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Guest Artist
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Taught master classes at the high school and middle school level
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Adjudicated middle school jazz band performances
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Played lead trumpet in the Guest Artist, and teacher jazz band alongside Bill Watrous, Tom "Bones" Malone, Rich Wetzel and others
University of Alaska Fairbanks Jazz Festival- Fairbanks, AK (2015)
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Guest Artist
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Taught master classes in the topics of trumpet fundamentals and improvisation
Fairbanks Community Band- Fairbanks, AK (2015)
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Interim Director
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Rehearsed for, and directed in concert series performances
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Programmed music for all of the concerts in the series
Western State Colorado University, Chamber Music Camp Counselor (2008)
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Performed with the Faculty Brass Quintet
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Coordinated the daily schedule for camp students
Awards and Honors
Western State Colorado University, George F. Damson Concerto Competition Winner (2008)
Western Wyoming College Jazz Festival, Outstanding Improvisation Soloist (2007)
