D.M.A. in Euphonium Performance, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of
Music
Dissertation: 'A Comparison of English and American Works for Solo Euphonium Based
on the Influence of the British Brass Band Tradition'
M.M. in Music History and Literature, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory
of Music
Thesis: 'The Influence of the British Brass Band Tradition on Writing for Solo Euphonium'
M.M. in Euphonium Performance with an emphasis on pedagogy, Northwestern State University
of Louisiana
B.M.E. in Instrumental Music Education (K-12), Ouachita Baptist University
Selected Presentations
Presented paper titled “What’s in a Name?: Arthur Berger’s Theory of Atonality as
Neoclassicism” at the 2016 College Music Society Great Plains Regional Chapter Conference
Presented poster session titled “What’s in a Name?: Arthur Berger’s Theory of Atonality
as Neoclassicism” at the 2014 College Music Society National Conference
Recital Performer for the National Association of College Wind & Percussion Instructors
National Conference, 2011
Presented paper titled “From Stravinsky to Copland: The Rite Road to the Development
of American Modern Ballet” at the 2009 College Music Society Great Plains Regional
Chapter Conference
Presented paper titled “From Stravinsky to Copland: The Rite Road to the Development
of American Modern Ballet” at the 2008 American Musicological Society Midwest Chapter
Fall Meeting
Guest Euphonium Artist at the Pittsburg State University “Tubapalooza,” 2016
Performed as part of a euphonium duet on the Guest Artists’ Recital at Missouri State
University Low Brass Weekend, 2016
Solo Recital/Masterclass presentation at The University of Mobile, 2005
Related Experience
Founding member of the Fountain City Brass Band (Kansas City)
Founding member of Basso Profundo, a professional tuba/euphonium quartet based in
Springfield, MO
Served as a clinician, adjudicator, and guest lecturer at a variety of events in the
Midwest
Served as a guest performer with the Springfield-Drury Civic Orchestra multiple times
and the Drury University Wind Ensemble
Professional Organizations
American Musicological Assocation
College Music Society
National Association of College Wind & Percussion Instructors
International Tuba and Euphonium Association
Music Teachers' National Association
Missouri Music Teachers' Association
Honors and Awards
SBU Merit Bonus Recipient (Top Tier)
SBU Professional Development Awards in 2006
SBU M. Awad Scholarly Activity Fund Awards, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014