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I am a professional tenor and educator with decades of performance and directing experience across opera, musical theatre, and choral works. I merge performance with teaching, shaping artists who understand craft and stage presence.
I currently serve as an adjunct professor of voice at Lone Star College and private voice instructor for Cypress-Fair ISD, while continuing to perform, direct, and coach productions across the region.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Latin
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Adjunct Professor at Lone Star College
September 1, 2013 - PresentCurrently serving as adjunct professor of voice at Lone Star – Cy-Fair campus. Also teach a musical theatre class some semesters.
Private Voice Teacher at Cy-Fair Independent School District
December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025Served as private voice instructor for the district, having taught at Cypress Lakes, Cypress Ranch, and Langham Creek High Schools. At least one student achieved Texas All-State Choir each year from 2012 to 2020.
Operatic Tenor at Self-Employed
December 31, 2012 - July 28, 2025Worked for various opera companies and symphony orchestras across the United States and overseas, performing over 40 different leading roles in more than 100 productions. Responsibilities included performing leading roles, making radio and television appearances, conducting master classes and private voice lessons, and participating in outreach events.
Artists in Residence at West Morris High School
June 30, 1996 - July 28, 2025Created and presented lessons to various high school classes including music, choir, film, English literature, history, and drama; assisted in preparing choir ensemble and soloists for annual holiday concert.
Adjunct Professor of Voice at Lone Star College – Cy-Fair Campus
January 1, 2013 - PresentAdjunct professor of voice at Lone Star College – Cy-Fair; also teaches a musical theatre class in some semesters.
Private Voice Teacher at Cy-Fair Independent School District
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Private voice instructor for Cypress Lakes, Cypress Ranch, and Langham Creek High Schools; at least one student achieved Texas All-State Choir each year from 2012-2020.
Music Director / Vocal Coach at Lone Star College
January 1, 2012 - PresentMusic Director for multiple productions including The Ruff Guide to Shakespeare (Summer 2022), The Fantasticks (Spring 2019), Musical of Musicals: The Musical (Spring 2017), Tilly the Trickster (Summer 2017), Freckleface Strawberry (Summer 2016), Les Miserables (Spring 2014) (Assistant MD and Jean Valjean in some productions), and The Phantom of the Opera (Spring 2012) as vocal coach.
Music Director at Cypress Lakes High School
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025Music Director for Bring It On (Fall 2019).
Conductor / Music Director at Cypress Falls High School
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025Conductor and Music Director for Schoolhouse Rock (Fall 2019).
Chorus Conductor at Cypress Park High School
December 31, 2018 - October 8, 2025Chorus Winter Concert – Conductor for all choruses (Dec 2018).
Music Director at Langham Creek High School
December 31, 2017 - October 8, 2025The Fantasticks – Music Director (Fall 2017).
Music Director at Aragon Middle School
December 31, 2016 - October 8, 2025Aladdin – Music Director (Spring 2016).
Assistant Conductor at Thornton Middle School
April 30, 2012 - October 8, 2025Spring Concert – Assistant Conductor (April 2012).
Assistant Conductor at Arnold Middle School
November 30, 2011 - October 8, 2025Annual Veterans’ Day Concert – Assistant Conductor (Nov 2011).
Conductor / Music Director at Cypress Ranch High School
May 31, 2011 - October 8, 2025Spring Finale Concert – Conductor for all orchestras (May 2011).
Music Director / Chorus Conductor at Cypress Ridge High School
December 31, 2010 - October 8, 2025The Wizard of Oz – Music Director; High School Musical (Fall 2010); Sweeney Todd (Fall 2009).
Song Leading Coach / Large Chorus Director at LTC (Dallas)
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025Song Leading Coach 2009-2019; Large Chorus Director 2012-2019; prepared cast and/or chorus for all productions, including teaching all music, voice parts, and one-on-one vocal instruction to soloists; prepared orchestra and/or chorus for specified concerts.
Operatic Tenor at Self-Employed
December 31, 2012 - October 8, 2025Operatic tenor, worked with various Opera Companies and Symphony Orchestras across the United States and overseas; performed over 40 leading roles in more than 100 productions; duties included master classes and private voice lessons, radio/TV appearances, and outreach events.
Artists in Residence at West Morris High School, Chester, New Jersey
December 31, 1996 - October 8, 2025Artists in Residence, Fall Semester 1996; created and presented lessons across multiple subjects and assisted in preparing the choir for the annual holiday concert.
Adjunct Professor of Voice at Lone Star College – Cy-Fair Campus
January 1, 2013 - PresentAdjunct professor of voice; also teaches a musical theatre class in some semesters.
Private Voice Teacher at Cy-Fair Independent School District
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Private voice instructor for Cypress Lakes, Cypress Ranch, and Langham Creek High Schools; guided students to Texas All-State Choir each year 2012-2020.
Music Director/Conductor/Vocal Coach at Lone Star College
December 31, 2022 - October 8, 2025Directed multiple musical theatre productions and coached singers; productions include The Ruff Guide to Shakespeare (Music Director) – Summer 2022; The Fantasticks (Music Director) – Spring 2019; Musical of Musicals: The Musical (Music Director) – Spring 2017; Tilly the Trickster (Music Director) – Summer 2017; Freckleface Strawberry (Music Director) – Summer 2016; Les Miserables (Assistant Music Director and Jean Valjean) – Spring 2014; The Phantom of the Opera (Vocal Coach) – Spring 2012.
Music Director at Cypress Lakes High School
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025Bring It On – Music Director.
Conductor/Music Director at Cypress Falls High School
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025Schoolhouse Rock – Conductor, Music Director.
Conductor at Cypress Park High School
December 31, 2018 - October 8, 2025Chorus Winter Concert – Conductor for all choruses.
Music Director at Langham Creek High School
December 31, 2017 - October 8, 2025The Fantasticks – Music Director.
Music Director at Aragon Middle School
December 31, 2016 - October 8, 2025Aladdin – Music Director.
Assistant Conductor at Thornton Middle School
April 30, 2012 - October 8, 2025Spring Concert – Assistant Conductor.
Assistant Conductor at Arnold Middle School
November 30, 2011 - October 8, 2025Annual Veterans’ Day Concert – Assistant Conductor.
Conductor at Cypress Ranch High School
May 31, 2011 - October 8, 2025Spring Finale Concert – Conductor for all orchestras.
Music Director at Cypress Ridge High School
December 31, 2012 - October 8, 2025The Wizard of Oz – Music Director; High School Musical – Music Director; Sweeney Todd – Music Director.
Music Director at Cypress Ridge High School
December 31, 2009 - October 8, 2025Sweeney Todd – Music Director (Fall 2009).
Song Leading Coach at LTC (Dallas)
January 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025Song Leading Coach 2009-2019; Large Chorus Director 2012-2019.
Operatic Tenor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025Operatic tenor performing with various Opera Companies and Symphony Orchestras across the United States and overseas, with 40+ leading roles in 100+ productions.
Artist in Residence at West Morris High School
December 31, 1996 - October 8, 2025Created and presented lessons to various high school classes; assisted in preparing choir for annual holiday concert.
Education
Bachelor of Music at Louisiana State University
December 19, 1987Advanced Degree of Music Performance at Opera Music Theatre, International
August 28, 1997Degree equivalent to Master's Degree (OMTI was an unaccredited conservatory)
Advanced Degree at Opera Music Theatre, International
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997Bachelor’s Degree at Louisiana State University
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1987Music major at Abilene Christian University
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1984Advanced Degree (non-accredited) in Opera Performance at Opera Music Theatre, International
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance at Louisiana State University
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1987Music major at Abilene Christian University
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1984Advanced Degree (non-accredited equivalent to Masters) in Opera Performance at Opera Music Theatre International
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance at Louisiana State University
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987Music major at Abilene Christian University
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1984Qualifications
AGMA Member
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025Alpha Phi Omega Member
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025Mortar Board Honor Society Member
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025AGMA
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Alpha Phi Omega
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Mortar Board Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
This is an excerpt from my symphony “The Niagara.”
The entire piece runs about 47 minutes and follows the Niagara river from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario.
This is the Niagara Falls section as played by the Lone Star College Orchestra.
An exercise in ambient music
Bluegrass Gospel song
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