RESUME
EDUCATION
Rutgers State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ
Graduate Studies in Trumpet Performance
- Studying with Kenneth DeCarlo and David Krauss; Primary focus on new music,
producing, arranging, and recording
SUNY Purchase College (MM) Purchase, NY
Graduate Studies in Trumpet Performance
- Studied with Raymond Mase and Graham Ashton; Primary focus on classical solo, chamber,
and orchestral playing
Grand Valley State University (BM) Allendale, MI
Majored in Trumpet Performance
- Studying with Richard Stoelzel; Primary focus on classical solo and orchestral playing
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts (High School) West Palm Beach, FL
Majored in Music
- Primary focus on Band, Orchestra, and Jazz
Masterclasses
- John Hagstrom (2008)
- Rex Richardson (2009/10/11/12/13)
- Jens Lindemann (2013)
- Allen Vizzutti (2012/13)
- Dan Patrylak (2012)
- Matthias Kamps (2009/10/11/12/13)
- Vince Dimartino (2010)
- Phil Smith (2016)
- Chris Martin (2017)
- Vince Penzarella (2017)
Dissertation and Major Professor
Defining ‘Instrument’ in the Age of Technology (working title)
Dr. Rebecca Cypess
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
(2015-present) Rutgers State University of New Jersey (Co-Adjunct Professor) New Brunswick, NJ
- Teaching undergraduate students, both primary and secondary private trumpet lessons
(2011) Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp International Youth Symphony Orchestra Muskegon, MI
- Principal Trumpet and led sectionals with high school to college students
(2007-present) Private Trumpet Studio West Palm Beach, FL & New Brunswick, NJ
- Students ranging from fourth grade to adult
- Guided multiple high school students to universities in trumpet performance
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PERFORMANCE
Litha Symphony Orchestra (New York, NY) 2016 season
- Principal Trumpet
Rutgers State University of New Jersey August 2015 – Present
- Performs with the Orchestra (Principal), Brass Ensemble (solo Eb and piccolo),
HELIX New Music Ensemble (Solo/Principal), Wind Ensemble (Principal)
- DMA Solo Recital #1 Delgado and Cuthbért (electro-acoustic showcase)
- DMA Solo Recital #2 (in progress)
- Graduate Brass Quintet Recital
SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music August 2013 – May 2015
- Performed with the Orchestra (Principal), Opera Orchestra (Principal), Brass Ensemble,
Graduate Brass Ensemble
- MM Solo Recital #1 When Delgado and Debussy Collide
- MM Solo Recital #2
- Graduate Brass Quartet Recital
Grand Valley State University August 2009 – May 2010
- Performed with the Wind Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble B, Orchestra, Brass Quintet
- BM Solo Recital #1
- BM Solo Recital #2
Palm Beach Atlantic University January 2008 – May 2009
- Performed with the Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and Orchestra.
St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church August 2005 – Present
- Principal trumpet in the music ministry. Has played for mass, ordainments and weddings.
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Summer 2008 & 2011
- Toured throughout France and Germany in the International Youth Symphony Orchestra as second and principal trumpet
Classes Designed
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Rutgers State University of New Jersey (Co-Adjunct Professor) New Brunswick, NJ
- Private Lesson Syllabus
Other Experiences
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Professional Auditions:
(2017) Atlanta Symphony [Associate Principal Trumpet]
Summer Festivals:
(2017) Miami Music Festival [symphony orchestra]
(2009/10/11/12/13) Grand Valley Trumpet Seminar
(2008/11) Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp International Youth Symphony Orchestra
Competitions:
(2010/11/12) National Trumpet Competition: Semi-finalist [trumpet ensemble division]
International Trumpet Guild Conference:
(2011) Performed with GVSU trumpet ensemble in Minneapolis
(2013) Worked and participated in Grand Rapids
Software Fluency:
Ableton Live and Finale
Non Performance Work Experience:
GAP Inc. (5-years)
Orchestra Manager and Librarian (SUNY Purchase)
Stage-Management (Private contractor for Rutgers)
Freelance:
Performs in NYC and throughout New Jersey (orchestras, churches, etc.)