EDUCATION

University of Arizona, 2021 – 2024 Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition

New York University, 2013 – 2015
Master of Music in Theory and Music Composition

Columbia College Chicago, 2010 – 2012 Student-at-large in Composition

University of Mount Union, 2004 – 2008 Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance

INSTRUCTORS

Composition Herschel Garfein, 9/2014 - 5/2015 Joan La Barbara, 9/2013 – 5/2014 James Perone, 1/2008 – 5/2008

Voice Devon Meddock, 4/2019 – 1/2020 Jeff Gavett, 8/2017 – 3/2018 Andrew Schultze, 9/2012 – 8/2013 Amanda-Joyce Abbott, 8/2005 – 5/2008

Piano Maira Liliestedt, 1/2006 – 5/2008

PEDAGOGY

Instructor, Private Studio, New York, NY 6/2015 – Present - Offers lessons in music theory, voice, and beginner piano. - Able to travel to students’ location based on need and availability of instruments.

Instructor, Private Studio, Chicago, IL 4/2013 – 8/2013 - Instructed student in music theory. - Developed customized educational plan based on student’s current level of musical knowledge and personal learning goals.

Composer/Conductor, Chicago, IL 7/2011 – 8/2011 - Taught original music to recording workshop participants. - Led warm-ups and rehearsed with choir. - Conducted music for recording purposes.

Assistant Director of Drama, Starland Creative Center, Deerfield, IL 11/2008 - 4/2009 - Aided in the running of drama classes and preparations for theater productions. - Helped direct rehearsals and managed the backstage area during performances. - Assisted in teaching courses and substituted as needed.

Interim Choir Director, St. Anne's Church, Sebring, OH 4/2006 – 6/2006 - Rehearsed with choir on weekly basis. - Developed vocal tone and instructed choir on how to sing separate choral parts. - Conducted choir during weekend masses.

COMMISSIONS

Once Upon a Time, 2018 University of Mount Union Alumni

Rhapsody, 2018 Christopher Bush, Molly Aronson

It Comes/Goes, 2018 International Counterpoint

Waterworks, 2016 NYU Woodwinds Published by TrevCo Music Publishing

INTERROBANG, 2016 Consortium: Just Duet, Pie for Two

COLLABORATIONS

Adagio For Things, 2018 – 2020 Podcast, Co-Producer

loudBOX NYC, 6/2016 – 2020 Music Collective, Co-Founder

Live 45, 2/2015 – 2020 Concert Series, Producer

Door to Door, 2012 Web Series, Score Composer - Created by Tyler Dean Kempf

Beauty and Deceased, 2011 Short Film, Score Composer - Created for the 2011 48 Hour Film Festival - Winner of Audience Favorite Film

PERFORMANCES

Cranky Cabaret, 7/2018 – 8/2018 Musical Theatre Cabaret, Tenor

DCINY Messiah Refreshed!, 11/2016 Carnegie Hall Concert, Tenor

New York Festival Singers, 6/2016 – Present New York-based Community Chorus, Tenor

Litha Orchestra Chorus, 6/2016 – Present New York-based Summer Chorus, Tenor

NYU Composers Ensemble, 2/2014 – 5/2015 NYU Course/Ensemble, Composer & Performer 

Windy City Gay Chorus, 2/2011 – 6/2013 LGBTQ-Focused Chorus, Tenor

AWARDS

Entrepreneurship Grant, 4/2019 From The Juilliard School - Co-Recipient

Project Grant, 11/2018 From The Juilliard School - Co-Recipient

Music Scholarship, 9/2013 – 5/2015 From New York University

George and Margaret Wagner King Prize for Performing Arts, 4/2007 From the University of Mount Union

Theatre Department Actor Award, 4/2005, 4/2007, 12/2007 From the University of Mount Union

Vocal Scholarship, 8/2004 – 5/2008 From the University of Mount Union

Trustee Scholarship, 8/2004 – 5/2008 From the University of Mount Union