Resume

Education

• • Master of Music in Clarinet Performance, May 2004

    • Ithaca College, GPA 3.967

    • Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Performance, December 2001

    • SUNY Fredonia, Summa Cum Laude

    • New York State Permanent Certification, K-12 Music

Teaching Experience

• • Arlington Central School District, Union Vale Middle School, 2004-Present

    • Direct bands at 6th, 7th, and 8th grade levels

    • Teach woodwind, brass, and percussion lessons

    • Founded and continues to direct the UVMS Jazz Band

    • Founded and directed the UVMS Jazz Band II

  • Ithaca College, 2002-2004

    • Taught Class Clarinet and Class Woodwinds for music education majors

    • Discussed all aspects of pedagogy, and playing at an introductory level

    • Administered written exams

    • Adjudicated playing proficiency

  • Private Instructor, 2002-2015

    • Taught clarinet students ranging from 4th grade to college minor levels 

    • Coached numerous students to achieve acceptance at All-County, Area All-State, and All-State Festivals

    • Trained students to succeed at local concerto competitions

Conducting Experience

• • George Mason Orchestra Conducting Symposium, July 2024

    • Master classes with Dr. Soo Han (George Mason Orchestra Director), Maestro Darren Lin (President's Own Associate Director), June Huang (George Mason String Faculty), and Tony Maeillo (Conductor & Lecturer)

  • Woodstock Symphony Orchestra, September 2022

    • Beethoven Symphony No. 3

    • Butterworth Banks of Green Willow

    • Mozart Bastien und Bastienne Overture

    • Still Wood Notes

  • Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra, 2017-Present

    • Guest Conductor 

    • Beach Gaelic Symphony

    • Bizet Farandole

    • Blake The Snowman

    • Chaminade Flute Concertino

    • Coleridge-Taylor Hiawatha Suite

    • Harbach Night Soundings 

    • Higdon Celebration Fanfare

    • Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture

    • Rossini L’Italiana in Algeri Overture

    • Routenberg Concerto for Jazz Violin and Orchestra (New York premiere)

    • Schumann Cello Concerto

    • Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Suite / Romeo & Juliet Overture / Symphony No. 2

    • Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves

    • Vivaldi Winter

    • Williams Escapades for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra

  • Woodstock Chamber Orchestra, January 2017 

    • Mozart Impresario Overture

    • Mendelssohn Hebrides “Fingal’s Cave” Overture

    • Strauss Horn Concerto No. 1

    • Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 “Italian”

  • Festival Conductor, 2015-Present

    • Orange County Senior High Orchestra, January 2024

    • Zone 3 Area All-State Junior High Band, November 2022

    • Dutchess County Junior High Band, January 2022

    • Putnam County Middle School Band, February 2020

    • Orange County Elementary Band, May 2019

    • Orange County Junior High Orchestra, April 2018

    • Broome County Junior High Band, March 2018

    • Tioga County Elementary School Band, March 2016

    • Montgomery County Middle School Band, February 2016

    • Putnam County Middle School Band, February 2016

    • Orange County Elementary Band, April 2015

    • Sullivan County Middle School Band, March 2015

  • Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Winds concert , April 2014

    • Donizetti Sinfonia for Winds

    • Beethoven Rondino

    • Dvorak Serenade for Winds

    • Bizet Carmen Suite

    • Joplin Maple Leaf Rag

    • Grainger Shepherd’s Hey

  • Hudson Valley Saxophone Orchestra, 2012-Present

    • Annual holiday concert

    • Proceeds endow a music scholarship at Dutchess Community College

  • Pit Orchestra Director, Arlington High School Admiral Players, 2010-Present

    • Urinetown, 2024

    • A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, 2023

    • Fiddler on the Roof, 2023

    • Footloose, 2022

    • Much Ado About Nothing (adaptation), 2021

    • Bright Star, 2021

    • Hairspray, 2020

    • A Christmas Story (adaptation), 2019

    • Hello Dolly, 2019

    • Crazy for You, 2018

    • Sister Act, 2017

    • Oklahoma!, 2017

    • 42nd Street, 2016

    • Beauty and the Beast, 2015

    • The Music Man, 2014

    • West Side Story, 2013

    • Thoroughly Modern Millie, 2012

    • Guys and Dolls, 2011

    • Once Upon a Mattress, 2010

  • SUNY Fredonia Wind Conducting Symposium, Summer 2007

    • Attended master classes on conducting and rehearsal techniques with Craig Kirkoff (then Director of Bands at the University of Minnesota)

Professional Performance

• • Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra, 2008-Present

    • Guest Conductor, 2017-Present

    • Soloist - Robert Starer Kli Zemer Concerto, April 2015

    • General Manager, 2014-2023

    • Personnel Manager for Winds and Percussion, 2008-2020

    • Principal Clarinet, 2008-Present

  • Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra, 2007-Present

    • Principal Clarinet, 2012-Present

    • Personnel Manager for Winds and Percussion, 2009-2022

    • Substitute Clarinet, 2007-2012

  • New York Wind Symphony, 2006-Present

    • Carnegie Hall Performance, June 2014

    • Co-Principal Clarinet, 2006-Present

  • Hudson Opera Theater, 2018-2020

    • Principal Clarinet

  • Bella Winds, Woodwind Trio, 2013-2016

    • Principal Clarinet

  • Original Recording Clarinetist, Summer 2012

    • Ada Margoshes Cummings & Goings

  • TriArts Sharon Playhouse Pit Orchestra, Summer 2009

    • Music Man

  • Opera Company of the Highlands, 2007-2008

    • Principal Clarinet

Professional Growth 

• • Dutchess County Pride Center, Board of Directors 2020-2023

  • Curriculum Writing, Summer 2019

  • NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival Host, April 2018

    • Organized and scheduled festival for Zone 10 - Arlington Site

  • DCMEA Elementary All-County Audition Day General Chair, January 2017

    • Responsibilities included hiring adjudicators, assembling audition materials, and corresponding with teachers throughout the county

  • NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival Host, April 2010

    • Organized and scheduled festival for Zone 10 - Arlington Site

  • DCMEA Junior High All-County Wind Ensemble Chair, January 2010

    • Responsibilities included the selection of students, choosing the guest conductor and repertoire, and corresponding with teachers throughout the county

  • Continuing Education, 2009-Present

    • Introduction to Epson Interactive Whiteboard

    • Safe Schools for Every Student: Using your Safe Space Kit

    • OCMEA: Creativity and Improvisation

    • OCMEA: Putting Noteflight.com to Work in your Classroom

    • OCMEA: The Blues - Navigating the Indispensable Genre we tend to Neglect

    • Using Web 2.0 Tools to Enhance your Learning Environment

    • Google Apps: Collaboration Made Easy!

    • LGBTQ 101: Safe Schools for Every Student

    • Safe Schools for Every Student: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Workshop

    • Using Wordpress and Audacity for Podcasting

    • Introduction to Using Moodle

    • Podcasting with Audacity

    • Mentor Training

  • NYSSMA Adjudicator, Woodwind Certified, 2006-2007

    • Judged in Ulster and Dutchess counties

  • DCMEA Elementary All-County Band Co-Chair, February 2006

    • Responsibilities included the selection of students, choosing the guest conductor and repertoire, and corresponding with teachers throughout the county

Student Achievements

• • 8th Grade Band

    • Music in the Parks 2024 - Superior Rating, 1st in their Division

    • Music in the Parks 2022 - Excellent Rating, 1st in their Division

    • Music in the Parks 2019 - Superior Rating, 1st in their Division, 1st Overall

    • Music in the Parks 2016 - Superior Rating, 1st in their Division, 1st Overall

    • Music in the Parks 2014 - Superior Rating, 1st in their Division, 1st Overall

    • Music in the Parks 2012 - Superior Rating, 1st in their Division, 1st Overall

    • Music in the Parks 2010 - Excellent Rating, 1st in their Division, 1st Overall

  • 7th Grade Band

    • NYSSMA Majors 2023 - Level III, Gold

    • NYSSMA Majors 2018 - Level III, Gold

    • NYSSMA Majors 2015 - Level III, Gold with Distinction

    • NYSSMA Majors 2013 - Level III, Gold

    • NYSSMA Majors 2011 - Level III, Gold

    • NYSSMA Majors 2009 - Level III, Gold

  • Jazz Band

    • Music in the Parks 2019 - Excellent Rating, 1st in their Division

    • Music in the Parks 2018 - Excellent Rating, 1st in their Division, 1st Overall

    • Music in the Parks 2017 - Excellent Rating, 1st in their Division, Solo Award

    • Music in the Parks 2016 - Excellent Rating, 1st in their Division, 1st Overall, Solo Award

    • Music in the Parks 2015 - Excellent Rating, 1st in their Division, 1st Overall, Solo Award

    • Music in the Parks 2014 - Superior Rating, 1st in their Division, Solo Award

    • Music in the Parks 2013 - Excellent Rating, 2nd in their Division

    • Music in the Parks 2012 - Superior Rating, 2nd in their Division

    • Music in the Parks 2011 - Superior Rating, 1st in their Division, 1st Overall

    • Music in the Parks 2010 - Excellent Rating, 1st in their Division, 1st Overall, Solo Award

    • Music in the Parks 2009 - Excellent Rating, 2nd in their Division

Conducting Teachers

• • Russell Mikkelsson, Ohio State Wind Ensemble

  • Paula Holcomb, SUNY Fredonia Wind Ensemble

  • David Rudge, SUNY Fredonia Symphony Orchestra

  • Steve Petersen, Ithaca College Wind Ensemble

Clarinet Teachers

• • Richard Faria, Ithaca College

  • James East, SUNY Fredonia

  • Vincent Smith, Binghamton Philharmonic