Distributed responsibilities
In my position at South Texas College, I conduct the large Symphonic Band, a medium-sized group called the Chamber Winds, and… Read More »Distributed responsibilities
Performance
Competition preparation
This past school year, I had the good fortune to judge two solo competitions. In both cases, the field was open… Read More »Competition preparation
Mahler 2
Last week, I performed Mahler’s 2nd symphony with the Springfield Symphony. Honestly, I’m still trying to work through all the… Read More »Mahler 2
Pops concerts
December is sometimes called “Brass Players Get To Eat Month” because of the relative abundance of performance opportunities in general,… Read More »Pops concerts
Buckaroo Holiday
The summer before my sophomore year of high school, I attended Interlochen Arts Academy and played in the High School… Read More »Buckaroo Holiday
2014 International Trombone Festival
At the beginning of the month, I attended the International Trombone Festival, which was in Rochester, NY this year. Actually, the… Read More »2014 International Trombone Festival
Wright State University Trombone Festival
I’m excited to present a lecture on intonation at the Wright State University Trombone Festival this coming Monday. The festival will also… Read More »Wright State University Trombone Festival
Mendelssohn’s Reformation Symphony
When I started my undergraduate degree at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, I didn’t know much about music, and… Read More »Mendelssohn’s Reformation Symphony
Chamber music
Some of my friends and I recently formed a quartet and have begun rehearsing regularly. I am under no illusions… Read More »Chamber music
Standing out from the crowd
Last time I posted, I talked about the recording process I was going through. I updated my Recordings page to include some… Read More »Standing out from the crowd
Summer pops
As July 4 approaches, many of us have summer pops concerts to play. While enjoyable to play and hear, these… Read More »Summer pops