BM, Euphonium Performance

Birthday: May 8, 1993

Hometown:  Philadelphia, PA

High School:  Strath Haven High School

Awards and Honors:

 

     -1st Place award in NABBA Low Brass Slow Melody Contest, 2018

     -Best Principal Player Award for James Madison University Brass Band, 2017-2019

     -Bandsman of the Year Award for James Madison University Brass Band, 2018

     -MENC All-Eastern Band, 2011

     -PMEA All-State Wind Ensemble, 2010

Goals: To become a virtuosic musician.

Hobbies and Interests: Music, tennis, bowling.

Favorite quote: "A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others." -Ayn Rand

Favorite color: Red

Favorite non-euphonium-related artist/band/etc.: Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, George Strait, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Tchaikovsky

Favorite euphonium solo: Napoli Variations, by Herman Bellstedt