DMA, Euphonium Performance

Birthday: December 18, 1985

Hometown:  South Casco, ME

High School:  Lake Region High School

Awards and Honors:

     -Finalist, United States Air Force Band Euphonium Audition, 2012

     -Finalist, West Point Academy Band Euphonium Audition, 2012

     -Finalist, United States Marine Band, "The President's Own" Euphonium Audition, 2011

     -Winner, University of North Texas Concerto Competition, 2011

     -2nd Place, South Central Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference Euphonium Artist Solo Competition, 2011

     -1st Place, Great Plains Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference Euphonium Artist Solo Competition, 2011

     -Finalist, University of North Texas Concerto Competition, 2010

     -Semi-Finalist, United States Army Ceremonial Band Euphonium Audition, 2010

     -Finalist, United States Air Force Band of the Golden West Euphonium Audition, 2010

     -Semi-Finalist, International Tuba Euphonium Conference Euphonium Mock Band Audition, 2010

     -Semi-Finalist, International Tuba Euphonium Conference Euphonium Artist Solo Competition, 2010

     -Semi-Finalist, Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Artist Competition, 2009

     -Finalist, Tubonium Solo Competition, Euphonium Division, 2009

     -Winner, University of Southern Maine Concerto Competition, 2006

Previous Degrees and Universities:

     -Master of Music in Euphonium Performance, University of North Texas, 2010

     -Bachelor of Music Education, University of Southern Maine, 2007

Goals: To be as good as I can be as a musician, a euphoniumist, a teacher, and a father.

Hobbies and Interests: Spending time with my wife and son, performing, teaching, guitar, Boston/New England Sports

Favorite quote: "It doesnt matter what you want to be, just be the best you can." - my dad
"Stay positive and love your life." - 311

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite non-euphonium-related artist/band/etc.: 311

Favorite euphonium solo: All of them!