SUMMARY
Experienced saxophone and woodwind player, with extensive experience in jazz, classical, musical theater, and cover bands. Experienced with small group arranging.
EDUCATION
- Rice University, Houston, TX - Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science.
- University of Miami School of Music (now Frost School of Music), Coral Gables, FL. Studied Jazz Performance.
- High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Houston, TX
Studied with Victor Morosco, Ginger Rombach-Adams, Gary Keller, Laura Hunter, Horace Alexander Young III, and Dr. Robert Morgan
PROFESSIONAL ENSEMBLES
Austin Jazz Band, Austin, TX, 2017-2026
Community Jazz Band
Baritone sax, bass clarinet, tenor sax, piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet
Jumpstart Music, Austin, TX, 2007-2024
Wedding/Cover/Party Band
Leader, Horn Section
Arranger, Horn Section
Baritone sax, alto sax, flute, tenor sax, clarinet, soprano sax, cowbell
Green Onions, Houston, TX, 1987-1988
Cover/Party Band
Baritone sax
PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCES
Match Maker Band, Austin, TX
John Raiit
Anna Maria Alberghetti
Aaron Neville
Melissa Manchester
Roberta Flack
Peabo Bryson
Rosemary Clooney
The Smothers Brothers
Chase Gassaway (Studio recording)
The Buddy Brock Band, Houston, TX
MUSICAL THEATER APPEARANCES
Piccolo, flute, alto flute, Eb clarinet, clarinet, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, bassoon.
Many, many productions, including West Side Story, On the Town, City of Angels, Company, Sound of Music, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables.
Appearances with many theater companies, including Zilker Summer Theater (Austin), Texas State Theater (San Marcos), Palo Alto Players (Palo Alto, CA), Peninsula Center Stage (Redwood City, CA), and many, many high schools, universities, and community colleges.
COMMUNITY ENSEMBLES
Cedar Park Winds, Cedar Park, TX, 2018-2026
Community Wind Ensemble
Baritone sax, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet
Lake Travis United Methodist Church, Austin, TX, 2009-2026
Flute, clarinet, bassoon, alto sax, baritone sax, handbells, soprano recorder
Chabot College Jazz Band, Hayward, CA, 2005-2006
Baritone sax, alto sax
Ohlone Wind Orchestra, Freemont, CA, 1992-2006
Alto clarinet, contrabass clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor sax, alto sax, bassoon
CHOPS Jazz Band, Freemont, CA, 1993-2005
Baritone sax, bass clarinet, flute, alto sax
Palo Alto Philharmonic, Palo Alto, CA, 1993
Bass clarinet, alto saxophone
Mission Orchestra, Santa Clara, CA, 1991
Clarinet, alto saxophone
Foothill College Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Los Altos Hills, CA, 1988-1996
Bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, baritone sax, alto sax, Eb clarinet, principal clarinet
Foothill College Jazz Ensembles, Los Altos Hills, CA, 1988-1992
Baritone sax, tenor sax
EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
- Rice University Jazz Ensemble – baritone sax, tenor sax, bass clarinet, flute, clarinet
- Rice University Concert Band – bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet
- University of Miami Wind Ensemble – bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet
- University of Miami Symphony – clarinet, bass clarinet
- High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Jazz Ensemble – baritone sax, tenor sax
- High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Wind Ensemble – baritone sax, tenor sax, contrabass clarinet
- High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Symphony – flute, piccolo, bass clarinet