Objective

To continue gaining knowledge in music, and to promote and further the educational field through research, education, and application.

Education

Boston University - Boston, Massachusetts (Master’s in Music Theory, 2023)

Emporia State University - Emporia, Kansas (Bachelors in Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis, 2017)

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Teaching Experience

  • Emporia State University/Zhejiang Normal University (2023-)

    • Instructor of  Music Theory

  • Boston University Jazz Band (2022-2023)

  • Boston University Tanglewood Institute

    • Coached a student brass quintet, and assisted with trumpet sectionals

  • Council Grove Junior-Senior High School, Council Grove, Kansas (Aug. 2018-May 2021) 

    • 5-12 Band 

    • 7-12 Choir

    • Musical Director 

  • Boston University Tanglewood Institute (2022)

    • Youth Wind Ensemble Librarian and Assistant Manager

  • Student Teacher 9-12 Band and Music, Mill Valley High School, Shawnee, Kansas (Aug.-Oct. 2017)

    • Assisted with Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Music Theory.​

  • Assistant Music Director Council Grove Community Musical (2019)

  • Student Teacher K-5 General Music, Regency Place Elementary, Olathe, Kansas (Oct.-Dec. 2017)

    • Taught all grades singing and Orff instruments.​

  • Emporia State Marching Hornets (Drum Major, 2016-2017)

    • Ran sectionals, and assisted with drill.

    • Helped create policies and procedures for the marching band.

  • Private Lesson Instructor (Flint Hills Music, Emporia, Kansas, 2015-2017)

    • Taught French Horn and Trumpet to beginner and experienced players.

    • Helped teach basic concepts of music, and how to prepare for performances.

Compositions

Orchestra Compositions

  • Symphony I (Forthcoming)

  • A Winter’s Poem (2022) 8:50

    • Winner of the 2023 Boston University Composition Contest

    • Reading by Boston University Chamber Orchestra, Scheduled for Fall 2022

  • Flint Hills Fanfare (2020) 5:26

Band Compositions

  • Rain (2024) 9:00

  • Fading Embers (2022) 11:25

    • Performed by BU Concert Band February, 2023

  • Leo: A Caring Friend (2020) ~3:00

    • Commissioned for Council Grove Community Band

  • Emergence (2019) 3:26

    • Premiered and commissioned for ESU Honors Band, November 23rd, 2019

  • Council Grove Overture (2019) 4:20

    • Premiered by Council Grove High School Band, May 8th, 2019

  • Something Hidden (2019) 3:08

    • Premiered by Council Grove Junior High Band, May 8th, 2019

  • Fog (2017) 5:25

    • Premiered by the Emporia State Wind Ensemble, April 28th, 2017

    • Performed by Boston University Concert Band, March 19, 2022

  • Wind (2016) 4:42

    • Premiered by the Emporia State Wind ensemble, April 28th, 2016

  • Snow (2015) 5:24

    • Premiered by the Emporia State Wind Ensemble, April 23rd, 2015

Choir Compositions

  • In May (2021)

    • Written for Dayton Ohio Composition Competition

  • Pie Jesu (2019) 3:38

    • Premiered by the Council Grove High School Choir, May 1st, 2019

Chamber Music

  • Scenes from Boston (2024)

    • Woodwind Quintet

  • Fanfare for the Forgotten (2024)

    • Brass Choir and Timpani

  • Branches (2023)~3:30

    • Saxophone Quartet for the Pharos Quartet

  • Epitaph of Hope (2017)~ 12:00

    • Brass Quintet

Solo Piano Pieces

  • Untitled Piano Piece No. 1 (2019) 3:54

    • Recorded by Amy Crouse July, 2019

  • Nocturne No. 2 (2015) 3:21

    • Recorded by Amy Crouse July, 2019

Solo Instrument Pieces

  • Trombone Sonata (2024 forthcoming)

    • Commissioned by Kevin Dugat

  • Flugelhorn Sonata (2023)~16:00

    • Commissioned by Dan Casso for DMA dissertation project

  • saxeT (2023)~ 4:00

    • Commissioned by Jessica Young for DMA recital

  • Normal Inconveniences for Solo Clarinet (2020)

    • Commissioned By Garrett VanArsdale

  • Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (2018) ~12:00

    • Commissioned by Josh Cook, Premiered By RJ Horvat and Tom Weaver at Trinity Church, Lenox, MA (2022)

  • Quit Hunting, Start Fishing (2016) ~15:00

    • 5 Movement Suite for Trumpet and Piano

    • Premiered on Dec. 9th,  at Senior Recital (2016)

Ensemble Experience

  • Boston University Concert Band (Trumpet 2021-present)

  • Flint Hills Community Band (Trumpet, Horn 2018-2021)

  • Emporia State Marching Hornets ( Trumpet, 2013-2017)

  • Emporia State Wind Ensemble (Trumpet, 2013-2017, Assistant Principal, 2015-2017)

  • Emporia Symphony Orchestra (Trumpet 2014-2017, Principal, rotating section)

  • Emporia State Jazz Ensemble I (Lead trumpet 2014-2017)

  • Emporia State A Cappella Choir (Tenor II, 2013-2014)

  • Emporia Municipal Band (Trumpet 1, 2015-2017)

  • Emporia State University Trumpet Ensemble (2013-2017)

Community Service, Organizations, and Activities

  • Boston Symphony Orchestra (2022-present)

    • Box Office Sales

  • Council Grove Arts Council (2018-2021) 

  • National Association for Music Education (NAfME)

    • Emporia State University Collegiate Chapter President (2015-2016)

  • International Trumpet Guild (ITG)

    • Performed at conference (Los Angeles, California, 2016)  

  • Emporia State University Student Ambassadors (2013-2017)

    • Gave tours, staffed special events, and worked with alumni of Emporia State University

    • Senior Week Co-chair (2015-2016)

  • Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity

  • Undergraduate Music representative and committee chair for Emporia State University Performing Arts Board (2016-2017)

    • Approved budgets and distributed funds to Theatre, Music, and Debate programs.

  • Undergraduate representative for Emporia State Music Department’s Academic Appeals Committee (2015-2017)

Awards/ Honors

  • Boston University Composition Contest (2023)

  • Shepherd Scholarship (2016-2017)

    • 1 of 10 chosen from top of the school

  • Fog (East Coast Premier) Performed by Boston University Concert Band (2022)

  • Emergence original composition performed by Emporia State High School Honors Band (2019)

  • Fog original composition performed by Emporia State Wind Ensemble (2017)

  • Wind original composition performed by Emporia State Wind Ensemble (2016)

  • Snow original composition performed by Emporia State Wind Ensemble (2015)

  • Runner-up for Kansas Music Educators’ college composition contest (2015)

  • Star Ambassador Award (2014-2016)

  • Dean’s List (2013-2017)

  • Emporia State Music Talent Scholarship (2013-2017)

  • Emporia Presidential Scholarship (2013-2017)

  • Police and Fire Insurance Scholarship (2013-2017)