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 continue 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
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 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