Background
Education
August 2011-May 2013; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Awarded Master Degree in Music with emphasis in Suzuki Pedagogy
- Graduate Assistant for SouthernIllinois University Edwardsville Suzuki Program: August 2011 - May 2013 (See Professional Experience)
- Graduate Assistant for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Lovejoy Library: January 2012 -September 2012 (See Professional Experience)
- Member of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Orchestra
August 2005-August 2010; University of Missouri - St. Louis
Awarded Bachelor Degree in Music - Violin Performance
- Participant in Chamber Music Ensembles under the direction of the Arianna String Quartet - eight semesters.
- Member of the University of Missouri - St. Louis University Orchestra under the direction of Dr. James Richards - nine semesters.
- Concertmaster and Co-Concertmaster of the Univeristy of Missouri - St. Louis University Orchestra - four semesters.
August 2004-May 2005; University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- Worked towards Bachelor Degree in Music, Violin Performance
- Studied under direction of Professor David Neely
- Participated in Chamber Music Ensemble and University Orchestra - two semesters
- Substitute violinist for the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra
August 2000 -May 2004; Nerinx Hall High School; Webster Groves, MO
Awarded High School Diploma
- Member of Nerinx Hall Orchestra for four years, concertmaster for three years.
- Member of Nerinx Hall Choir - two years.
- Member of orchestra pit for high school musical productions including West Side Story, Les Miserables (concertmaster), Jane Eyre, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Secret Garden.
Professional Experience
August 2017-present: Second violinist in the Salem-St. Louis Chamber Orchestra under direction of Stephen Morton
- Perform with orchestra for Sunday services at Salem United Methodist Church (August - May)
- Perform with American Chamber Chorale for 3-4 concerts a year
- Perform at other special events including holiday services and outside events
November 2017: Second Violinist in Winter Opera St. Louis Production
- Performed in the orchestra pit for The Student Prince
2015-present: First Violinist in Gateway Festival Orchestra under direction of Dr. James Richards and new conductor Darwin Aquino
- Perform concerts in July at Washington Unviversity Quadrangle, Chesterfield Amphitheater, and The 560 Music Center all located in St. Louis, MO area
2014-present: Second Violinist in the Bach Society of St. Louis
2009-present: Violinist with Modde Music
- Perform at weddings and other special events as a duo, trio, or more with pianist and vocalist
2013-present: Suzuki Violin/General Music Teacher at St. Margaret of Scotland School, St. Louis
- Teach Suzuki Violin to over 125 students aged 3-14
- Teach General Music to Middle School Students in 6th-8th Grades
- Music History, Music Theory, Keyboards, Glockenspiels, Handbells, and Guitar
- Perform multiple concerts throughout the year including Busch Stadium, Botanical Gardens, nursing homes, school events, and other church events
August 2013-May 2015: General Music Teacher at St. Dominic Savio School in Affton, MO
- Taught part-time PreK-8th Grade General Music
- Coordinated student performances including an Advent Prayer Service with music and Talent Show.
August 2011-May 2013: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Edwardsville, IL
Student/Graduate Assistant
- Student working towards Master Degree in Music Performance with emphasis in Suzuki Pedagogy. Certified by the SAA (Suzuki Association of the Americas) for teaching Suzuki Violin Method, Books 1-10
- Graduate Assistant for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Suzuki Program: Taught private lessons on a weekly basis along with group lessons once a week
- Graduate Assistant for the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Lovejoy Library: Archiving the donated John Kendall Workshop Materials. John Kendall is one of the individuals responsible for bringing the Suzuki Method to the United States in the early 1960s (January 2012-September 2012)
May 2010-present: Private Violin Instructor, St. Louis, MO
- Main Focus is teaching Suzuki Method to young individuals beginning at the age of three. Current full studio ranges in ages from 7-16
- Co-Director and teacher of Summer String Camp at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - July 2012, 2013, 2015
- Substitute violin instructor at Community Music School in Webster Groves, MO
- Taught group lessons on Saturdays at Suzuki Violin Book 1 level from September 2017-May 2018
January 2002-2004: Nottelmann Music Co. St. Louis, MO
- Violin Instructor
Fall 2002-2004/Fall 2005-2007: St. Louis Usher Service
- Usher for concerts and events occurring at Powell Symphony Hall
2004-present: Freelance Violinist/Performer
- Provide musical services for weddings, funerals, and other events mainly in the St. Louis area
- Responsible for compiling groups of musicians and music for hired events.
- Performed with University City Symphony - 2 concerts Fall 2017 and Spring 2018
- Toured with New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players for six performances - April 2011
- Performed with the Black Eyed Peas for the FIRST Robotics Championship at Edward Jones Dome - April 2011 (Aired on ABC network in August 2011)
- Performed with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra for a total of four performances at the Scott Trade Center - December 2011 & 2012
- Performed with Josh Groban at Peabody Opera House - October 2015
- Performed with Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant at Lindenwood University and Scott Trade Center - December 2014 & 2015
- Performed with the Jacksonville (Illinois) Symphony - November 2012
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Musicians' Association of St. Louis, Local 2-197 of the American Federation of Musicians: September 2010 - present
- Member of the Suzuki Association of Americas: August 2011 - present
Additional Information
- Violinist on Multiple CD Recordings: Moved by the Gospel, Let Us Move; The Way of the Cross, and With my Voice, A Centennial Commemoration
- All through St. Margaret of Scotland School and Parish
- Violinist on CD Recording: Dave Drebes, St. Louis Voodoo
- Volunteer my musical services by playing violin with the St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Choir at Sunday masses and other events : 1997-present
- Performed with St. Margaret of Scotland Church Choir on Scotland Tour including locations in Glasow and Edinburgh - June 2013
- Enjoy working with people; respected and valued by fellow colleagues
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Time-oriented and organized
- Music arranger for wedding services and other events