PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of South Florida
Associate Director of Bands: 2022-2023
Assistant Director of Bands: 2021-2022
Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
Director of Admissions, School of Music
Instructor of Record for Conducting and Music Education Courses
Conducting responsibilities:
Director, USF Symphonic Band (2022-2023)
Director, USF Concert Band (2021-2022)
Guest Conductor, USF Wind Ensemble
Athletic Bands:
Director, Rumble Pep Band
Assistant Director, Herd of Thunder Marching Band
Administrative responsibilities:
Director of Admissions, School of Music
Director and Coordinator, Summer Music Camps
Committees and Service:
Curriculum Committee, School of Music
Search Committee Chair, Instructor of Flute (Spring 2022)
Search Committee Chair, Instructor of Clarinet (Spring 2022)
University of Miami
Graduate Teaching Assistant: 2018 – 2021
Teaching responsibilities: Private instruction of graduate conducting students
Conducting responsibilities: Rehearsals and performances with Frost Wind Ensemble, Frost Symphonic Winds, University Band, and Frost Clarinet Choir, including sectional rehearsals. Repertoire rehearsal preparation for visiting conductors. Cover conductor for new music ensemble, Ensemble Ibis.
Administrative responsibilities: Ensemble part assignments and repertoire distribution for Frost Wind Ensemble and Frost Symphonic Winds. Creative design and production of advertising posters, programs, and program notes for all ensembles. Assisted in running the 2019 Frost Honor Band, including music preparation, guest conductor relations, student and director communication, scheduling, and more. Assist with rehearsals, performances, instrument maintenance, and travel with the Frost Band of the Hour marching band. Coordinate chamber musicians for graduate conducting seminar. Assist with annual instrumental auditions.
West Chester University
Graduate Conductor: 2015 – 2018
Conducting responsibilities: Rehearsals and performances with West Chester University Wind Ensemble, West Chester University Wind Symphony, and West Chester University Concert Band.
Additional responsibilities: Clarinetist with the West Chester University Wind Ensemble. Professional recording session with WCU Wind Ensemble.
Ridley High School
Band Director & Music Teacher: 2011 – 2018
Artistic responsibilities: Direct the Ridley High School Concert Band, competitive Marching Band, Indoor Percussion Ensemble, and Pit Orchestra. Responsible for all aspects of the marching band, including music rehearsals, drill instruction, music arrangements, staff hiring and administration. Develop curriculum and teach general music and instrumental courses, including Music Theory, Music History, and Instrumental Music.
Administrative responsibilities: Directed all performing ensembles, organization of budget, fundraising activities, summer camps, and recruiting efforts. Hosted PMEA District 12 Band 2017.
CONDUCTING, CLINICIAN, & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Honor Band & Festival Conductor
2024 (confirmed) West Boca Raton HS Concert Band Camp, Boca Raton, FL
2023 Montana AA Band Festival, Great Falls, MT
2023 Parkview High School Concert Band Camp, Lilburn, GA2023 Pasco County All-County High School Band, Land O’Lakes, FL
2022 High School Summer Band Camp, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2022 Collier County Honors Concert Band, Naples, FL
2022 Florida Band Association District 19 All-District Honor Band, Groveland, FL
2021 Schuylkill County Band, Schuylkill County, PA (canceled)
Conductor
2022 – present Conductor, Symphonic Band, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2022 – present Guest Conductor, Florida Wind Band, Tampa, FL
2021 – present Conductor and Music Director, Tampa Brass Band, Tampa, FL
2021 – 2022 Conductor, Concert Band, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2021 Guest Conductor, H. B. Plant High School, Tampa, FL
2020 – 2021 Conductor, Frost School of Music Saxophone Ensemble
2020 – 2021 Conductor, Frost School of Music Preparatory Program Chamber Orchestra
2019 – 2021 Conductor, Frost School of Music Clarinet Choir
2018 – 2021 Graduate Conductor, Frost Wind Ensemble, University of Miami
2018 – 2021 Graduate Conductor, Frost Symphonic Winds, University of Miami
Adjudicator
2024 (confirmed) Adjudicator of Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles, Animado Events, Carnegie Hall, NYC
2024 (confirmed) Adjudicator of Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles, Animado Events, Orlando, FL
2023 Adjudicator of Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles, Animado Events, Orlando, FL
2022 Adjudicator, J.W. Mitchell High School Pre-Music Performance Assessment, Trinity, FL
2022 Conducting Commentator, District 7 High School Concert Music Performance Assessment, Tampa, FL
2022 Solo and Small Ensemble Adjudicator, Florida Federation of Music Clubs Statewide Junior Convention, Tampa, FL
Speaking Engagements
2024 (confirmed) Presenter: “The Comprehensive Director: Teaching students to be PREPARED and PROACTIVE ensemble members,” Florida Music Educators Association
2024 (confirmed) Presenter: “Don’t Stop the Music: Using Nonverbal Communication for Rehearsal Efficiency,” Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
2023 (confirmed) Presenter: “Quality Control: Discovering Repertoire that Meets Your Standards,” Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic
2023 Presenter: “Quality Control: Discovering Repertoire that Meets Your Standards,” USF Band Director Symposium
2022 Presenter (virtual): “Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews,” Girls Who Conduct
2022 Presenter/Facilitator: “Young Professors Virtual Summit,” Graduate Wind Conductors Association
2020 Panel Speaker, Professional Musician Zoom Panel
2018 Panel Speaker, Women in Music panel, Tau Beta Sigma, University of Miami
Ensemble Clinician
2023 Wind Ensemble Clinician, Plant City High School, Plant City, FL
2023 Wind Ensemble Clinician, River Ridge High School, New Port Richey, FL
2023 Wind Ensemble Clinician, Land O’ Lakes High School, Pasco County, FL
2021 Wind Ensemble Clinician, H. B. Plant High School, Tampa, FL
2020 Professional Development Clinician, Florida Bandmasters Association District 16
2019 Adjudicator, PMEA Music Performance Assessment
2019 Rehearsal Conductor, Ensemble Ibis, Frost School of Music
2019 Rehearsal Conductor, Greater Miami Symphonic Band
2019 Concert Band Clinician, Octorara School District, Downingtown, PA
2019 Wind Ensemble Clinician, West Chester East High School, West Chester, PA
2019 Concert Band Clinician, Haverford High School, Haverford, PA
2019 Concert Band Clinician, Haverford Middle School, Haverford, PA
2019 Wind Orchestra Clinician, Hialeah Gardens High School, Miami, FL
2019 Symphonic Winds Clinician, Hialeah Gardens High School, Miami, FL Clarinet Master Class Clinician
2021 Clarinet Masterclass Clinician, H. B. Plant High School, Tampa, FL
2020 Clarinet Webinar Presenter, Garnet Valley Middle School, Garnet Valley, PA
2019 Clarinet Masterclass Clinician, Octorara High School, Downingtown, PA
2019 Clarinet Masterclass Clinician, West Chester East High School, West Chester, PA
2019 Clarinet Masterclass Clinician, Haverford School District, Haverford, PA
2019 Clarinet Masterclass Clinician, Hialeah Gardens High School, Hialeah Gardens, FL
2019 Clarinet Masterclass Clinician, St. Lucie Schools, Port St. Lucie, FL
2018 Clarinet Masterclass Clinician, Flanagan High School, Pembroke Pines, FL
ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS
2023 Consortium Member, Haley Woodrow, composer
2022 Performance Collaboration, “Big City Lights,” Contemporary Commercial Music and Symphonic Band collaboration, University of South Florida
2022 Performance Collaboration, “Folk Songs for Winds with Vocal Performances of the Songs that Inspired them,” Vocal and Instrumental Departments, University of South Florida
2019 Arrangement of Ponchielli’s Il Convegno for Clarinet Duet and Wind Ensemble, Frost Wind Ensemble, University of Miami
2019 Performance Collaboration, SpectrUM & LGBTQ Center, University of Miami
2019 A Mother of a Revolution!, Omar Thomas, Visiting Composer, Frost Wind Ensemble, Univ. of Miami
2019 Spumante, Dan Welcher, Visiting Composer, Frost Wind Ensemble, Univ. of Miami
2019 ROMA, Valerie Coleman, Composer in Residence, Frost Symphonic Winds, Univ. of Miami
2018 Umoja, Valerie Coleman, Composer in Residence, Frost Symphonic Winds, Univ. of Miami
2018 The Golden Hour, Joel Love, Visiting Composer, Frost Wind Ensemble, Univ. of Miami
2018 Marlon Caro, Student Composer, Frost Wind Ensemble, University of Miami
2018 Logan Larson, Student Composer, Frost Wind Ensemble, University of Miami
MARCHING BAND
Adjudication
2023 Marching Band Adjudicator, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
2022 Marching Band Adjudicator, Escambia High School, Pensacola, FL
2022 Marching Band Adjudicator, Lions Pride at C. Leon King High School, Tampa, FL
2019 Marching Band Adjudicator, Mariner High School Invitational, Cape Coral, FL
Instruction
2022 Director, Rumble Pep Band, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2021 Assistant Director, Herd of Thunder Marching Band, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2019-2021 Marching Band Clinician, Hialeah Gardens High School, Hialeah Gardens, FL
2018 – 2019 Teaching Assistant, University of Miami Frost Band of the Hour, Miami, FL
2011 – 2018 Band Director, Ridley High School, Folsom, PA
2007 – 2010 Drum Major, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2007 – 2010 Woodwind and Marching Instructor, Springfield High School, Springfield, PA
Show Design
2021 – 2022 Music Arranger and Drill Writer, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2013 – 2018 Marching Band Music Arranger, Ridley High School, Folsom, PA
2011 – 2018 Marching Band Drill Design, Ridley High School, Folsom, PA
2016 – 2018 Indoor Percussion Visual Design, Ridley High School, Folsom, PA
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Conducting workshops as a participant
2023 US Army Band Conductors Workshop, Alexandria, VA
Emily Threinen
2019 Midwest Clinic Reynolds Conducting Institute, Chicago, IL
Jerry Junkin, H. Robert Reynolds, & Kevin Sedatole
2019 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Kevin Sedatole & Craig Kirchoff
2018 Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Jerry Junkin, Robert Carnochan, & Jamie Nix
2017 West Chester University, West Chester, PA
Robert Carnochan, Michael Haithcock, & Andrew Yozviak
2013 Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Gary Hill, Emily Threinen, & Matthew Brunner
2011 Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Mallory Thompson & Allan McMurray
Clarinet Master Classes as a participant
2011 Symphony in C, Philadelphia, PA
Anthony McGill
2008 Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia, PA
Paul Demers