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I am a composer/conductor with over 40 years experience in the fields of band and orchestra. I I am very interested in this position. Please contact me at your earliest opportunity is I would like to work with you.
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Music Director and Conductor at White Mountain Symphony Orchestra
December 31, 2023 - August 6, 2025Organized and conducted rehearsals and performances for a semi-professional symphony orchestra of over 60 members. Managed concert schedules including five performances per season featuring diverse repertoire spanning standard orchestral literature, film and television music, multimedia performances, and pop concert selections. Developed outreach programs, including annual school performances and a student solo competition.
State Composition Chair at Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico
September 1, 2004 - May 29, 2010Organized the annual MTNA Student Composition contest and managed the nomination and selection process for the annual New Mexico State Commissioned Composer.
Artistic and Musical Director at Los Alamos Community Winds
September 1, 2000 - PresentOrganized and conducted rehearsals and performances for a 50-member community concert band with 6-7 performances annually. Under my leadership, the ensemble earned national and international recognition, including 1st runner-up in the American Prize Concert Band Division (2012).
Principal Trombone at Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra
December 31, 2015 - August 6, 2025Performed as the principal trombone from 2000 to 2015, contributing to the musical quality and leadership within a full symphony orchestra setting.
Principal Trombone at Santa Fe Community Orchestra
December 31, 2015 - August 6, 2025Served as principal trombone from 2000 to 2015, participating actively in orchestral concerts and rehearsals.
Soloist/Lead Trombone at University of Florida Jazz Ensemble
December 31, 1998 - August 6, 2025Performed as soloist and lead trombone during the academic year 1997-1998, contributing to jazz ensemble performances and recordings.
Trombone Player at Central Florida Symphony
August 1, 1996 - August 1, 1997Performed as a trombone player during 1996-1997 seasons, supporting symphonic concerts as a dedicated section member.
Music Director and Conductor at White Mountain Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025Duties include organizing and conducting rehearsals and performances for a 60+ member semi-professional orchestra. Concerts number 5 per season. Repertoire spans standard orchestral literature, film/TV music, multimedia performances with visual playback, and pop concert selections. Leads outreach programs such as a yearly school performance titled “Music Is...” and a yearly student solo competition.
State Composition Chair at Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico
January 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Organized the annual MTNA Student Composition contest and oversaw the nomination and selection of the annual New Mexico State Commissioned Composer.
Artistic and Musical Director at Los Alamos Community Winds
January 1, 2000 - PresentOrganizes and conducts rehearsals and performances for a 50-member community concert band. Produces 6–7 performances per year. In 2012, the ensemble was awarded 1st runner-up for the American Prize in Music – Concert Band Division and has continued to receive national and international recognition for its performances.
Adjunct Instructor – Music at University of New Mexico, Los Alamos Branch
January 1, 2003 - October 6, 2025Organized course material and instructed courses including music theory, music history, and music appreciation.
Adjunct Instructor – Music Theory/Music History at College of Santa Fe, Contemporary Music Program
January 1, 2003 - October 6, 2025Organized course material and instructed first- and second-year college theory and music history. Courses covered ear-training/aural skills, harmonic analysis, form analysis, sight-singing, keyboard skills, and the history of western music; materials drawn from standard texts and custom worksheets.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Florida, School of Music
January 1, 1998 - October 6, 2025Organized course material and instructed first- and second-year theory and music history; topics included ear-training/aural skills, harmonic analysis, form analysis, sight-singing, and keyboard skills; materials drawn from Kraft, Ottman, Spencer, Benward, Grout, and custom worksheets.
Band Director/Choral Director at Marion and Levy Counties, Florida
January 1, 1991 - October 6, 2025Significant conducting experience directing bands and choruses.
Graduate Conducting Assistant at University of Florida Wind Ensemble
January 1, 1998 - October 6, 2025Graduate conducting assistantship providing leadership in wind ensemble rehearsals and program planning.
Guest Conductor at Tallahassee Winds
January 1, 2004 - October 6, 2025Guest conductor for wind ensemble projects and clinics.
Guest Conductor/Clinician at Coe College Band Symposium and Workshop
January 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025Conductor and clinician for symposium and workshop sessions.
Music Director and Conductor at White Mountain Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Duties include organizing and conducting rehearsals and performances for a 60+ member semi-professional orchestra. Concerts total five performances per season, with repertoire spanning standard orchestral literature, film/TV music, multimedia performances with visual playback, and pop concert selections. Outreach programs include an annual 'Music Is...' performance for area schools and a yearly student solo competition.
State Composition Chair at Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Organized the annual MTNA Student Composition contest and oversaw the nomination and selection of the New Mexico State Commissioned Composer.
Artistic and Musical Director at Los Alamos Community Winds
January 1, 2000 - November 13, 2025Organized and conducted rehearsals and performances for a 50-member community concert band. The ensemble performed 6-7 times per year. In 2012, the group was awarded 1st runner-up for the American Prize in Music – Concert Band Division and has continued to receive national and international recognition for its performances.
Adjunct Instructor – Music at University of New Mexico, Los Alamos Branch
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Organized course material and instructed courses including music theory, music history, and music appreciation.
Adjunct Instructor – Music Theory/Music History at College of Santa Fe, Contemporary Music Program
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Organized course material and instructed first- and second-year college theory and music history. Courses covered ear-training/aural skills, harmonic analysis, form analysis, sight-singing, and keyboard skills and history of Western music; materials drawn from Kraft, Ottman, Spencer, Benward, Grout, and customized worksheets.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Florida, School of Music
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Organized course material and instructed first- and second-year college theory and music history. Course content included ear-training/aural skills, harmonic analysis, form analysis, sight-singing, keyboard skills; texts and worksheets drawn from Kraft, Ottman, Spencer, Benward, Grout, and personal materials.
Band Director/Choral Director at Marion and Levy Counties, Florida
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991Directed band and choral programs across two counties; conducted ensembles and oversaw program development.
Graduate Conducting Assistant at University of Florida Wind Ensemble
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Graduate conducting assistant; conducted performances and prepared rehearsals for the wind ensemble.
Guest Conductor at Tallahassee Winds
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Guest conductor for ensemble concerts and clinics.
Guest Conductor/Clinician at Coe College Band Symposium and Workshop
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Served as guest conductor and clinician for band symposium and workshop.
Music Director and Conductor at White Mountain Symphony Orchestra
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Directs rehearsals and performances for a 60+ member semi-professional orchestra; curates a concert season with standard orchestral works, film/TV music, multimedia presentations, and pop programs; leads outreach such as a school performance series 'Music Is...' and a yearly student solo competition.
State Composition Chair at Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017Organizes the annual MTNA Student Composition contest and oversees the nomination and selection of the New Mexico State Commissioned Composer.
Music Director and Conductor at White Mountain Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023Direct and conduct rehearsals and performances for a 60+ member semi-professional orchestra; manage concert schedule (5 performances per season); curate repertoire including standard orchestral works, film/TV music, multimedia performances, and pop concerts; lead outreach programs such as 'Music Is...' for area schools and organize a yearly student solo competition.
State Composition Chair at Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017Organize MTNA Student Composition contest; oversee nomination and selection of the New Mexico State Commissioned Composer.
Principal Trombone at Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2015Principal trombone for 15 years.
Principal Trombone at Santa Fe Community Orchestra
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2015Principal trombone for 15 years.
Soloist/Lead Trombone at University of Florida Jazz Ensemble
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998Soloist/Lead Trombone.
Trombonist at Central Florida Symphony
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Trombonist with the ensemble.
Adjunct Instructor – Music at University of New Mexico, Los Alamos Branch
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003Organized course material and instructed courses in music theory, music history, and music appreciation, including ear-training, harmonic analysis, form analysis, sight-singing, and keyboard skills.
Adjunct Instructor – Music Theory/Music History at College of Santa Fe, Contemporary Music Program
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003Organized course material and instruction of first- and second-year college theory and music history, including ear-training/aural skills, harmonic analysis, form analysis, sight-singing, keyboard skills, and Western music history.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Florida, School of Music
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998Organized course material and instructed first- and second-year theory and music history; materials drawn from Kraft, Ottman, Spencer, Benward, Grout, and customized worksheets.
Band Director/Choral Director at Marion and Levy Counties, Florida
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991Directed band and choral programs in county schools; gained significant conducting experience.
Band Director/Choral Director at Marion and Levy Counties, FL
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991Directed band and choir programs in Marion and Levy Counties.
Graduate Conducting Assistant at University of Florida Wind Ensemble
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998Graduate conducting assistantship with the Wind Ensemble.
Band Director/Choral Director at Marion and Levy Counties
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991Directed band and choral programs in two Florida counties.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education at University of Florida
August 1, 1995 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music in Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, Music Theory Emphasis at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Master of Music in Composition at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Music Composition at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Qualifications
Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico – Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2010 - August 6, 2025Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico – Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2003 - August 6, 2025Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico – Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2010 - August 6, 2025Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico – Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2003 - August 6, 2025Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2003 - October 6, 2025Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2010 - October 6, 2025Winner, North Cheshire Concert Band Composition Competition
January 1, 2003 - October 6, 2025Runner-up, Sacra Profana Choral Composition Competition
January 1, 2009 - October 6, 2025American Prize – 3rd Place, Conducting – Community Orchestra Division
January 1, 2015 - November 13, 2025American Prize – Winner, Composition – Choral Division
January 1, 2011 - November 13, 2025Sacra Profana Choral Composition Competition – Runner-up for Lux Aeterna
January 1, 2009 - November 13, 2025Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico – Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2010 - November 13, 2025Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico – Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2003 - November 13, 2025North Cheshire Concert Band Composition Competition – Winner
January 1, 2003 - November 13, 2025The Effect of Timbre on the Chord Identification Accuracy of Sophomore Level College Music Theory Students
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1998Commissioned Composer – Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico
January 1, 2010 - November 13, 2025Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2003 - January 9, 2026Runner-up, Sacra Profana Choral Composition Competition – Lux Aeterna
January 1, 2009 - January 9, 2026American Prize – 3rd Place, Conducting – Community Orchestra Division
January 1, 2015 - January 26, 2026American Prize – Winner, Composition – Choral Division
January 1, 2011 - January 26, 2026Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico – Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2010 - January 26, 2026Sacra Profana Choral Composition Competition – Runner-up for work Lux Aeterna
January 1, 2009 - January 26, 2026North Cheshire Concert Band Composition Competition Winner for work ...and they pealed more loud and deep
January 1, 2003 - January 26, 2026Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico – Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2003 - January 26, 2026American Prize – 3rd Place, Conducting – Community Orchestra Division
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015American Prize – Winner, Composition – Choral Division
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico – Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Sacra Profana Choral Composition Competition – Runner-up for work, "Lux Aeterna"
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009North Cheshire Concert Band Composition Competition – Winner for work, "...and they pealed more loud and deep"
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico – Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2010 - March 7, 2026Runner-up, Sacra Profana Choral Composition Competition – Lux Aeterna
January 1, 2009 - March 7, 2026Winner, North Cheshire Concert Band Composition Competition – '...and they pealed more loud and deep'
January 1, 2003 - March 7, 2026American Prize – 3rd Place, Conducting – Community Orchestra Division
January 1, 2015 - March 7, 2026Winner, American Prize – Composition – Choral Division
January 1, 2011 - March 7, 20261st Runner-up, American Prize – Concert Band Division
January 1, 2012 - March 7, 2026American Prize – Honorable Mention (Composition – opera/theater/film/dance)
January 1, 2024 - March 27, 2026American Prize – 3rd Place, Conducting – Community Orchestra Division
January 1, 2015 - March 27, 2026American Prize – Winner, Composition – Choral Division
January 1, 2011 - March 27, 2026Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico – Commissioned Composer
January 1, 2010 - March 27, 2026Sacra Profana Choral Composition Competition – Runner-up for 'Lux Aeterna'
January 1, 2009 - March 27, 2026North Cheshire Concert Band Composition Competition – Winner for '...and they pealed more loud and deep'
January 1, 2003 - March 27, 2026Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico – Commissioned
January 1, 2003 - March 27, 2026Commissioned Composer (Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico)
January 1, 2003 - April 17, 2026Commissioned Composer (Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico)
January 1, 2010 - April 17, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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