Frequently called to substitute for music classes, including a long-term assignment teaching middle school choir
Counselor, Blue Lake (MI) International Youth Symphony Orchestra, summer 2017
Supervised students during concert tour in Germany and France
Coached sectionals and chamber ensembles
Played alongside students in all rehearsals and performances
Private music instructor, ages 11-18, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, 2015-2016
Trombone/euphonium/tuba lessons
Low brass masterclasses
Chamber ensemble coachings
Graduate Teaching Fellow, The University of North Texas, 2015
Applied trombone lessons
Brass chamber music ensembles
Administrative duties including attendance, grading, and maintaining studio calendar
Camp Counselor, The Red Lodge (MT) Music Festival, summers 2011-2013
Supervised students during all camp activities, including rehearsals, performances, mealtimes, transportation, recreation, field trips, and bed-checks
Assisted faculty with student ensembles, including preparing materials, coaching sectionals, and playing alongside students in rehearsals and performances
Education
The University of North Texas
Master of Music in Trombone Performance with Related Field in Orchestral Conducting, 2015
Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance with Minor in Music Theory, 2013
Interlochen (MI) Arts Academy
High school diploma with focus in Music Theory/Composition and Euphonium Performance, 2008
Honors & Awards
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences:
Grammy Award Nomination, Best Instrumental Composition, 2015
(for “Neil,” composed by Richard DeRosa, recorded on UNT One O’Clock Lab Band studio album Lab 2015)
International Trombone Association:
Winner, Kai Winding Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition, 2015
Runner-up, Kai Winding Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition, 2014
(both awards as member of UNT U-Tubes Jazz Trombone Ensemble)
DownBeat Magazine:
Student Music Award for Large Jazz Ensemble Performance, Graduate Level, 2012
(for UNT Two O'Clock Lab Band studio album Two Twos)
Student Music Award for Large Jazz Ensemble Performance, Graduate Level, 2011
(for UNT Two O'Clock Lab Band studio album Under the Radar)
Interlochen Arts Academy:
Outstanding Achievement Award in Music Composition, 2008
Outstanding Achievement Award in Euphonium Performance, 2008
Boy Scouts of America:
Eagle Scout Award, 2004
Other
Notary Public for the State of Montana, 2018-2022
Jurisdiction covering Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota
Field Organizer, M&R Strategic Services, Billings, MT, summer 2018
Supervised a team of petition signature gatherers as part of a nonpartisan ballot initiative campaign
Responsible for:
Data reporting & analysis
Petition quality control
Notarization of affidavits
Coordination with 7 other field offices statewide
Canvasser, Montana League of Rural Voters, Billings, MT, spring 2017
Direct voter contact
Voter registration
President, Trombones at North Texas (TNT), 2011-2012
Official student activity club of the UNT trombone studios
Responsible for:
Registering TNT with student government
Overseeing election of club officers
Recruiting club members
Collecting membership dues
Registering TNT as a nonprofit with the state of Texas
Opening and maintaining TNT bank account
Successes included:
Raising over $4000 in one school year through membership dues, merchandise sales, concert admission, and corporate sponsorships
Organizing guest performances and masterclasses from trombone artists including Jiggs Whigham, Ronald Barron, and Trombones de Costa Rica