Education
- Northern Illinois University, M.M., Conducting, Dekalb, IL - 2012-2013
- Northern Illinois University, Performer's Certificate in Horn, Dekalb, IL - 2012-2013
- University of Louisville, M.M., Horn Performance, Louisville, KY - 2008-2010
- University of Louisville, B.M., Horn Performance, Louisville, KY - 2004-2008
Horn Teachers
- John Fairfield (Performance Certificate)
- D. Bruce Heim (MM/BM degrees)
- Bernard Scully (private instruction/masterclass)
- University of Illinois Brass Quintet (masterclass)
- Rekkenze Brass (masterclass)
- Thomas Bacon (masterclass)
- Tod Bowermaster (private instruction)
- William Vermeulen (private instruction)
- Sarah Cranston (private instruction)
- Prairie Winds Quintet (masterclass)
Collegiate Teaching Experience
- Northern Illinois University, Director of University Band - 2012-2015
- Northern Illinois University, Instructor of Brass Techniques - 2012-present
- Northern Illinois University, Coach, Brass Quintet - 2015-2016
- Northern Illinois University, Director, Brass Choir - 2015
- Northern Illinois University, Teaching Assistant - 2012-2013
- Kishwaukee College, Adjunct Music Faculty - 2015-present
- University of Louisville, Teaching Assistant - 2008-2010
Public School Teaching
Instruction of Horn and Trumpet in preparation of concert band, orchestra, and marching band music, brass techniques and marching techniques.
- Park Tudor High School, Indianapolis, IN - 2010-2011
- Male High School, Louisville, KY - 2008-2010
- Jeffersonville High School, Jeffersonville, IN - 2008-2010
- Henry County High School, Henry Co, KY - 2008-2010
Professional Horn Instruction
- Birch Creek Summer Music, Egg Harbor, WI - 2012
- NIU Community School of the Arts, Dekalb, IL - 2011-Present
- Wind Band Institute, Louisville, KY - 2009-2010
- Private Studio - 2005-Present
Awards
- Outstanding Music Faculty awarded by Phi Mu Alpha, Epsilon Rho Chapter, NIU School of Music - 2015
- First Prize, Midwest Horn Workshop, Solo Competition - 2013
- NIU Outstanding Student Woman Award - 2013
- Graduate Assistantship, NIU - 2012-2013
- Graduate Brass Quintet Scholarship, NIU - 2011-2012
- Graduate Assistantship, U of L - 2008-2010
- Full Tuition Scholarship, U of L - 2004-2008
- First Prize, Macauley Chamber Music Competition, Louisville, KY - 2007
Professional Ensemble Experience
- Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble, Horn and Personnel Manager, Chicago - 2013-Present
- First Congregational United Church of Christ, Music Director, Dekalb IL - 2015-Present
- Wheaton Municipal Band, Wheaton, IL - 2013-Present
- Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Substitute, Springfield, IL - 2013-Present
- Fox Valley Orchestra, Principal, Aurora, IL - 2012-2014
- Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, Third, Lasalle, IL - 2012-2015
- Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, Second, Decatur, IL - 2010-Present
- Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Substitute, Dekalb, IL - 2012-Present
- Indiana Wind Symphony, Co-Principal, Indianapolis, IN - 2010-2011
- Indianapolis Brass Choir, Principal, Indianapolis, IN - 2010-2011
- Chamber Winds Louisville, Louisville, KY - 2008-2010
- St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Principal, St. Paul United Methodist, Louisville, KY - 2008-2010
- Louisville Bach Society, Louisville, KY - 2007
Conferences, Clinics, and Festivals Attended
- Midwest Horn Workshop, Oshkosh, WI - 2013
- Birch Creek Summer Music, Door Co, WI - 2012
- International Brass Chamber Music Festival, Louisville, KY - 2009
- Brass in Frankenwald, Hof, Germany - 2007
- World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, Killarney, Ireland - 2007
- International Horn Competition of America, Norman, OK - 2005
- Madeline Island Summer Music, Madeline Island, WI - 2004
- International Women’s Brass Conference, Bloomington, IL - 2003
Professional Memberships
- International Horn Society
- National Association for Music Educators