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“Nine tenths of education is encouragement.” – Anatole France
Education
Music Education Licensure Certificate, May 2023
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia (GPA 4.0)
Master of Music in Trumpet Performance May 2021
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia (GPA 3.81)
Music Recording Technology Program Certificate December 2017
Northern Virginia Community College, Virginia summa cum laude (GPA 4.0)
Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance with Jazz Studies Minor May 2015
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia magna cum laude (GPA 3.75)
Performance Experience
George Mason University, 8th Regiment Civil War Band, Virginia 2019-present
Gainesville Community Choir, Warrenton, Virginia 2021
Loudoun Brass Quintet, Sterling, Virginia 2020-present
Zemfira Stage, Annie, Falls Church, Virginia 2019
George Mason High School Theatre, Chicago, Falls Church, Virginia 2018
Loudoun Symphonic Winds, Sterling, Virginia 2012-present
Franklin Park Big Band, Leesburg, Virginia 2022-present
Honors & Awards
GMU Green Machine 8th Regiment Civil War Band Scholarship
GMU The John C. and Louise P. Wood Graduate Scholarship
Golden Key International Honor Society, George Mason University Chapter
Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, George Mason University Chapter
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, George Mason University Chapter
US Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Music Excellence
Daughters of the American Revolution, Stone Bridge Chapter Outstanding Service Award
Trumpet Studies
Major teachers: Stan Curtis, Dave Detwiler, Denny Edelbrock, Kevin Gebo, Roy Poper,
Kenny Rittenhouse
Professional Affiliations
International Trumpet Guild Bugles Across America