Work experience

• Professor of Percussion and Bass director of jazz studies

  lone star college - university park

  2021.09-2024.06

  (3 years)

  Taught all Music Majors on their respective instrument Implemented jazz curriculum Trained and Sent 9 students to Universities on scholarships
• Director of Percussion Studies band director

  Rosehill Christian School

  2021.11-2024.01

  (2 years)

  Implemented brand new band program Recruited 70 new students into the program Developed the brand new percussion ensemble Designed a VERTICALLY ALIGNED K-12 program Won Texas State Percussion Competition in first year of existence Earned UNANIMOUS superior ratings
• Percussion Director and Assistant Band Director

  Magnolia ISD

  2019.11-2022.01

  (2 years)

  Developed and Built the Percussion Program across 3 campuses Trained all percussionists from Grade 6-12 Recognized by UIL as a Superior Percussion Program several times Produced the top 5A percussionist in Texas Had students appear at 2 All State Conferences Directed All State recognized percussion ensemble Assisted several students to successfully audition and win scholarships Developed the jazz program and rhythm section 2019 Princess Cruise Liner Primary House Bassist Performed aboard the Majestic Princess Entertained thousands of passengers per day Backed major Broadway and Jazz artists while sailing the Pacific
• Assistant Junior High Band Director and Percussion Coordinator

  College Station ISD

  2014.11-2016.01

  (a year)

  Developed and Directed the Junior High Band Program Established an outstanding band program Received straight superiors at UIL State Band Contest Trained all percussion students from Grade 6-12
• Junior High Band Director and Percussion Coordinator

  Palacios Independent School District

  2013.11-2015.01

  (a year)

  Developed and directed the Junior High Band Program Established an outstanding percussion curriculum’ Trained all percussion students from Grade 5-12 Received a rating of “1” at UIL contest
• Music Coordinator and Director of Music

  Eton House Suzhou International School

  2012.11-2014.01

  (a year)

  Designed and created a vertical planner across 13 year levels of instruction, differentiated between phases in an EAL setting at an IB Accredited International School Taught music to 13 year levels, from Nursery through Year 11 Trained in IB, completing “Making the PYP Happen” Taught Technology through Cooking Taught EAL to PYP students Coordinated all musical activities, including performances throughout the community
• Foreign Language Specialist/ESL

  Suzhou Foreign language School

  2011.11-2013.01

  (a year)

  Implemented new curriculum “Yippee” for all K-3 Kindergarten students Co-ordinated all ESL and music activities for the 140 kindergarten students Established rigorous testing procedures and standardized evaluations to align with CELDT testing and California proficiency standard Started school-wide guitar and percussion lessons, open to all students
• Head Band Director

  Dumas Independent School District

  2010.11-2012.01

  (a year)

  Improved the marching band ratings at UIL Marching Contest from 3s to 1s during first season Improved the Wind Ensemble ratings from 3s to 1s Responsible for every aspect of the band program, as well as the Junior High and Intermediate schools Established and coordinated the new Veteran’s Day assembly Brought in several nationally known clinicians and consultants for the Marching, Jazz and Percussion groups, including staff members of the Cadets, Crossmen, and Bluecoats Drum and Bugle corps Recruited and established a new drum line, consisting of 50 members Recruited and established a new color guard of nearly 30 members Recruited largest freshman band class in the history of the district, consisting of 55 new members Implemented a beginning classical guitar class Oversaw 3 assistant directors, and team taught at 3 different schools in the district Established a new 30-piece Jazz Ensemble, the Screamin’ Demons
• Battery Percussion and Front Ensemble Specialist

  U.S. Army All-American High School Marching Band

  2011.11-2012.01

  (3 months)

  ▪ Responsible for teaching entire percussion section ▪ Responsible for ensemble clarity and uniformity ▪ Responsible for teaching drill for battery percussion ▪ Worked with manufacturers and equipment sponsors to ensure all aspects of the week of intensive rehearsals went smoothly
• Percussion and Ensemble Consultant

  Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps

  2011.10-2011.12

  (3 months)

  ▪ Worked with percussion staff on implementation of successful rehearsal techniques ▪ Responsible for percussion to brass coordination ▪ Brought the group to a DCI Semi-Finalist position
• Director of Instrumental Music

  Lebanon High School

  2008.11-2011.01

  (2 years)

  Developed successful Jazz and Wind Ensembles Started first marching band program in 18 years from the ground “up” Only band in NH invited to perform at 2010 NH All-State convention Developed new ensembles: Hoop Band, 1 O’clock and 2 O’clock jazz bands Straight “superior” ratings both years with Wind Ensemble Implemented a music theory and music history curriculum Implemented a beginning guitar course Started a new percussion ensemble
• Percussion and Ensemble Consultant

  Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps

  2009.11-2010.01

  (3 months)

  ▪ Oversaw percussion program ▪ Responsible for implementation of successful rehearsal techniques ▪ Responsible for musical changes, show design, and ensemble success ▪ Brought the group to a DCI Semi-Finalist position
• Director of Instrumental Music

  Brookings-Harbor High School

  2006.11-2009.01

  (2 years)

  Directed high school and middle school band programs Increased band enrollment from 21 to 108 in one year at middle school Received straight “superior” ratings both years with Jazz and Wind Ensembles Marching band won first Sweepstakes trophy ever Developed successful concert percussion program
• Percussion and Ensemble Consultant

  Colts Drum and Bugle Corps

  2006.11-2009.01

  (2 years)

  ▪ Oversaw percussion program ▪ Responsible for implementation of successful rehearsal techniques ▪ Responsible for musical changes, show design, and ensemble success ▪ Brought the group to 10th in the world at DCI Finals
• Elementary Music Teacher, Middle School Choral Director

  Riley Creek School

  2005.11-2007.01

  (a year)

  Resurrected the choral program to include 74 middle school students Responsible for General Music instruction for the district Supervised all music classes in the district as well as the band director
• Percussion Specialist and Percussion Program Director

  El Toro High School

  1998.11-2006.01

  (7 years)

  ▪ Implemented comprehensive percussion program ▪ Increased percussion enrollment from 11-48 ▪ 4-Time WBA High Percussion Champions ▪ 3-Time WBA California State 4-A Champions ▪ 3-Time BOA Regional Finalists ▪ Developed a highly successful concert percussion ensemble
• Director of Bands and Orchestra

  Carlsbad High School

  1995.11-1999.01

  (3 years)

  ▪ Increased band enrollment from 32 to 85 in one school year ▪ WBA 3-A State Champions in 1997 and 1998 ▪ Wind Ensemble performed at CA All-State Convention ▪ Straight “Superior” ratings all 3 years
• Director of Instrumental Music

  A.B. Miller High School

  1993.11-1996.01

  (2 years)

  ▪ Increased band enrollment from 26 to 145 in one school year ▪ Developed a comprehensive band and color guard program ▪ Created an indoor percussion program
• Snare Technician

  Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps

  1991.07-1993.01

  (2 years)

  ▪ Responsible for upper battery technique ▪ Ran battery rehearsals in sectionals and ensemble ▪ Brought the group to 11th in the world at DCI finals

Educational experience

• Ohio University

  Music Performance in Percussion, Doublebass/Electric Bass

  1992.06-1994.06

  (2 years)

  Master's in Music
• University of Massachusetts

  Music Education

  1988.06-1992.05

  (4 years)

  Licensed to teach in the USA.

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