DMA, Euphonium Performance, 2010, Assistant Professor of Low Brass, Henderson State University
Hometown: Lincolnshire, IL
High School: Stevenson High School
Awards and Honors:
-3rd Place, Japan Wind and Percussion Competition, 2007
-1st Place, Euphonium Artist Solo Competition, ITEC 2006
-1st Place, Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Artist Competition, 2006
-1st Place, Tubonium Competition, 2006
-1st Place, Potomac Euphonium Competition, 2005
Previous Degrees and Universities:
-Master of Music in Euphonium Performance, University of North Texas, 2005
-Bachelor of Music in Euphonium Performance and Music Education, Northwestern University, 2003
Previous Teaching Posts:
-Private Instructor, Lewisville Independent School District 2003-2010
-Adjunct, Texas Woman's University, 2006-2008
-Adjunct, Henderson State University, 2007-2010
-Teaching Fellow, University of North Texas, 2008-2010
-Adjunct, Tarrant County College, 2010
Summer Positions:
-International Euphonium Institute, Georgia
-Northeast Tuba Euphonium Workshop, Massachusetts
-Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Michigan
-Brass Chamber Music Workshop, California
-Low Brass Bootcamp, Arizona
Goals: I want to finish my doctorate, play in a premier military band and teach at the college level.
Hobbies and Interests: movies, karaoke, travel, internet surfing, my dogs
Favorite quote: "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture." - unknown
Favorite color: Northwestern purple
Favorite non-euphonium-related artist/band/etc.: They Might Be Giants
Favorite euphonium solo: Concert Variations, by Jan Bach