Education
- University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, M.M., Trumpet Performance - 2005-2007
- Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, B.A., Music - 2001-2005
Trumpet Teachers
- Dr. Michael Tunnell (MM degree)
- Dr. Herbert Koerselman (MM degree)
- Phil Smith (masterclass)
- Randall Reyman (private instruction)
- Jim Recktenwald (private instruction)
- Daniel Kassteen (masterclass)
- Rekkenze Brass (private instruction)
- Dr. Amy Gilreath (private instruction)
- Terry Everson (masterclass)
- Jens Lindemann (masterclass)
- American Brass Quintet (masterclass)
- Spanish Brass (masterclass)
- Canadian Brass (masterclass)
- Allen Miller (BA degree)
- Marvin Perry (BA degree)
- Bob Wood (private instruction)
- Dr. Frederick Beck (private instruction)
Public School Teaching
Instructor of Trumpet in preparation of concert and marching band music, marching techniques and brass techniques
- Trumpet Judge, Dekalb IL Solo and Ensemble Contest - 2013-present
- Trumpet Instructor, Jeffersonville High School, Jeffersonville, IN - 2008-2010
- Trumpet Instructor, Henry County High School, Henry Co, KY - 2008-2010
- Trumpet Instructor, Taylor High School, Kokomo, IN - 2001-2005
- Trumpet Instructor, Beech Grove High School, Indianapolis, IN - 2001-2005
Awards
- Second Place, International Brass Chamber Music Festival, Louisville, KY - 2009
- First Place, Macauley Chamber Music Competition, Louisville, KY - 2007
- Trumpet Performance Scholarship, University of Louisville - 2005-2007
- Trumpet Performance Scholarship, Butler University - 2001-2005
Professional Trumpet Instruction
- Northern Illinois Community School for the Arts - 2011-Present
- Private Studio - 2001-Present
- Butler Community Arts School - 2001-2005
Professional Ensemble Experience
- Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Substitute Trumpet - 2013-Present
- Rockford Symphony Brass Quintet - 2015-Present
- Illinois Brass Band, Eb Soprano Cornet - 2014-2015
- Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble, Chicago IL - 2013-Present
- Rockford Chamber Players Brass Quintet - 2013-Present
- Fox Valley Orchestra, Aurora, IL - 2012
- Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Dekalb, IL - 2012-Present
- Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, Decatur, IL - 2011-Present
- Indiana Wind Symphony, Indianapolis, IN - 2002-2003; 2010-2011
- Indianapolis Brass Choir, Indianapolis, IN - 2010-2011
- Reunion Brass Quintet, Louisville, KY - 2008-2010
- Derby City Brass Band, Louisville, KY - 2007-2010
- Chamber Winds Louisville - 2007-2010
- Louisville Orchestra, Auxiliary Trumpet, Louisville, KY - 2005-2010
- St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, St. Paul United Methodist, Louisville, KY - 2005-2010
- Louisville Commonwealth Musicians, Louisville, KY - 2005-2010
- Cardinal Brass Quintet, Louisville, KY - 2005-2007
Conferences, Clinics, and Festivals Attended
- Brass in Frankenwald, Hof, Germany - 2007
- World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, Killarney, Ireland - 2007
- National Trumpet Competition, Fairfax, VA - 2005-2007
Professional Memberships
- International Trumpet Guild
- Bugles Across America