Education

James Madison University / Harrisonburg, VA
August 2005-December 2009 — Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Music Industry.

Denbigh High School / Newport News, VA
June 2005 — Graduate with Honors.

Music Skills

Accomplished performer studying marimba, snare drum, timpani, and other percussion as an undergraduate at James Madison University. Currently providing instruction on all aspects of marching percussion (drumline and front ensemble) at Tallwood High School (Virginia Beach, VA), James Madison University (Harrisonburg, VA), and available to provide private lessons.

Composition Experience

James Madison University (Harrisonburg, VA)
Composed & arranged music for the Marching Royal Dukes, indoor drumline and studio percussion ensemble.

Denbigh High School (Newport News, VA), Grafton High School (Grafton, VA), Tallwood High School (Virginia Beach, VA), Lafayette High School (Williamsburg, VA), North Stafford High School (Stafford, VA)
Arranged marching band percussion music, including original compositions.

Compositions published by Tapspace Publications, Bachovich Music, and Doug Wallace Percussion.

Performance Accomplishments

JMU Wind Symphony and JMU Brass Band
Featured soloist during Kennedy Center performances (Apr. 2007 and Oct. 2009)

JMU Symphonic Band, JMU Brass Band, JMU Wind Symphony
Principal percussionist

Massanutten Brass Band, JMU Steel Band, JMU Jazz Ensemble
Performed in numerous other ensembles and frequently requested to performing at colleague’s recitals

First Place in 2007 North American Brass Band Association Percussion contest
First Place in 2008 PASIC College Tenor Individual competition

Teaching Experience

Denbigh High School, Tallwood High School, Lafayette High School, Richlands High School
Conducted marching band drumline camps

Currently teaching private students in Newport News, VA and Harrisonburg, VA

Work Experience

Malletech/Marimba Productions Inc. (Asbury Park, NJ) Intern during the summer of 2009

Busch Gardens Europe, Merchandise/Games Department (Williamsburg, VA)
Summer 2003 to 2006 — Held positions of Games Host, Unit Supervisor, Area Supervisor, and Senior Area Supervisor. Responsibilities at highest level included scheduling and oversight of over 100 employees, dealing with company vendors, and managing the daily operation of the department to ensure company goals and standards are met, or exceeded.