Education

 

Master of Music, Performance and Literature

       Arizona State University

       Studies with Dr. Timothy McAllister

Bachelor of Music, Performance, (magna cum laude)                              

       University of Massachusetts, Amherst

       Studies with Lynn Klock, Michael Sakash

Boston University  

       Studies with Carrie Koffman                                                                                     

 

May 2012

 

 

May 2010

 

 

August 2005-06

Honors and Awards

  

North American Saxophone Alliance Quartet Competition, Semi-finalist, 2012.

Music Educators National Conference State Woodwind Competition, Honorable Mention, 2012.

University of Massachusetts Amherst Development Grant, 2010.

Citizens Scholarship Foundation Award, 2006/07.

All-American Music Festival Grand Prize Winner, Solo Competition, 2005.

Massachusetts All State Band Scholarship, 2005.

Cummings Foundation McKeown Scholar, 2005.

 

 

Teaching Experience

 

Saxophone Instructor - Austin Area School Districts

​2012 - present

 

Instructed students grades 6-12 in saxophone from fundamentals through advanced repertoire. Designed weekly lesson plan. Prepared students for regional and statewide competitions. Lead chamber ensemble workshops with middle and high school students. Organized annual studio recital.

 

 

Director of Winds - Tempe Preparatory Academy

​2010 - 2012

 

Started wind band program with grades 6-12. Conducted weekly rehearsals and prepared group for two annual concerts. Arranged classical and popular music for ensemble members. Worked with department head in designing and implementing curriculum.

 

 

Private Music Teacher

​2006 - 2012

 

Instructed students ages on fundamentals of flute. Instructed beginner, intermediate, and advanced saxophonists. Prepared students for regional honor band, classical and jazz statewide competitions. Led chamber ensemble workshops with middle and high school students.

 

 

Aural Skills Teaching Assistant - University of Massachusetts, Amherst

2009-2010

 

Spring 2010 Aural Skills II (MUS115), Fall 2009 Aural Skills (MUS114).  Prepared students for quizzes and exams in basic and intermediate sight-singing. Graded homework assignments and led weekly aural dictation sessions. Instructed students in semester review sessions.

Professional Development

2010 - present

2010 - present

Lectures

“Creating a Successful Private Studio,” North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference, 2014.

 

Service

Facilities Coordinator, North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference, 2012.

Assistant in Planning and Execution, New England Saxophone Symposium, 2007/09/10

 

Affiliations

Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)

Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)

North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA)

Chamber Music America (CMA)

National Association for Music Education (NAME)