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I am a multi-instrumentalist, composer, conductor, and educator. I majored in trumpet performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2014 and have played piano most of my life. I have earned a Master’s in Fine Arts (Creative Practice) with a concentration in film scoring at Victoria University, while working as an intern for Wellington based composer David Long.
Before my studies, I was a music educator in the Bay Area of California for nine years. I enjoy creating music, conducting ensembles, and supporting students on their musical journeys.
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Language
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Work Experience
Composition Intern at Swearing Room with David Long
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Created Kontakt Sample Libraries for Secret at Red Rocks Series. Scored cues for documentary as an assistant composer. Worked as a pianist on the series The Choir Games. Served as a music editor for piano reduction produced for the song The Rider. Created and prepped orchestral and choral scores for recording sessions for end credit song The Rider featured in the film War of the Rohirrim. Recorded uncredited vocal performance on The Rider. Recorded instrumental performances for compositions on television series. Acted as score editor and copyist for live performance of the album All Things, Will Stay, Silent. Handled mixing in 5.1, editing, recording, and composing in Pro Tools. Experienced working in Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Sibelius.
Director of Instrumental Music at Napa Valley Unified School District - Vintage High School
January 1, 2017 - January 31, 2024Led a four-year partnership Performing Arts Collaborative between high school's instrumental Music, Theater, and Dance programs, producing five original stories showcasing student creativity. Conducted performances, rehearsed, and designed curriculum for multiple ensembles/classes including Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Marching Band, and AP Music Theory. Created, conducted, and organized the PhilmHarmonik benefit concert series, raising funds for National Society for Teen Suicide Prevention, Aliana’s Voice Foundation, and CanDo for six years.
Elementary Music Teacher at Napa Valley Unified School District - 14 Elementary Schools
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017Taught over 800 students across multiple school sites. Created a mentor program partnering high school students to provide free private lessons to elementary instrumental music students (Band & String Buddies). Designed new, engaging, and exciting curriculum collaboratively.
Private Trumpet Teacher at Self Employed
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015Prepared high school students for college auditions. Guided multiple students who went on to major in music performance and composition in universities in California.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Trumpet Performance at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
September 1, 2010 - May 4, 2014Master of Fine Arts at Victoria University of Wellington
February 23, 2024 - February 14, 2025Master of Education at Touro University
September 1, 2015 - May 14, 2017Masters in Fine Arts at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Masters of Arts in Education at Touro University, Vallejo, CA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017Bachelors of Music Performance at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014Qualifications
Industry Experience
Other, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
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