Resumé/Accolades
Education
Eastman School of Music
Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance and Literature
Performer’s Certificate
University of Michigan School of Music, Theater, and Dance
Master of Music in Saxophone Performance
Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance (Magna cum Laude)
Collegiate Teaching Experience
University of South Florida
Professor of Saxophone and Music Theory: 2021-Present
Southeastern University
Professor of Saxophone and Aural Theory: 2018-2024
Florida State University
Visiting Assistant Professor of Saxophone: 2016-2018
Competitions
Matthew Ruggiero International Woodwind Competition
Winner
International Saxophone Symposium and Competition
First Prize Winner
Eastman School of Music Concerto Competition
Winner
William C. Byrd International Young Artist Competition
First Prize Winner
Music Teachers National Association Young Artist Competition
National Finalist
North American Saxophone Alliance Quartet Competition
Finalist (with University of Michigan’s “Black Label Saxophone Quartet”)
Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition
Second Prize Winner
University of Michigan Graduate Concerto Competition
Winner
Chamber Music
Contemporary Art Music Project (CAMP) Tampa, FL
Performer in Residence, Director of Communications/Outreach: Present
Project Fusion
Tenor Saxophonist: 2020-2024
Masterclasses/Solo Recitals
University of Central Florida “Sax Fest”
University of Central Florida
University of Montana
University of South Florida
Eastman School of Music
University of Hartford - Hartt School of Music
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of Miami - Frost School of Music
Stetson University
University of North Florida
University of Massachusetts – Amherst