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Education:
MM, University of Nebraska, Omaha
BM, School of Music, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
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Professional Teaching Experience:
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USAF Academy Cadet Drum & Bugle Corps, Colorado Springs, CO, Trumpet Tech (2012-2020)
Iowa Western Community College, Des Moines, IA, Adjunct Trumpet Instructor (2009-2010)
Colonel White Music Magnet High School, Dayton, OH, Trumpet Instructor (1995-1996)
Northmont High School, Dayton, OH, Trumpet Instructor (1995-1996)
Private Trumpet Instructor (1995-Present)
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Adjudication, Clinics, and Master Classes:
-Clinician, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Jazz Festival (2005)
-Adjudicator, Omaha, NE School Activities Association Solo/Ensemble (2006)
-Clinician, University of Nebraska Omaha School of Music (2006-2007)
-Clinician, Southwest Iowa Bandmasters Jazz Festival (2010)
-Clinician and Soloist, Northwest College, Powell, Wyoming (2011)
-Clinician and Soloist, Marshall University Festival of Trumpets (2013)
-Performer, International Trumpet Guild Conference (1994, 1999, 2017)
-Clinician, William Adam Trumpet Festival (2017)
-Clinician, William Adam Trumpet Festival (2021)
-Clinician and Performer, William Adam Trumpet Festival (2022)
-Clinician, University of Tampa (1998)
Professional Performance and Military Experience:
USAF Band of Mid-America (2020-Present)
-Trumpet Section Leader (2020-present)
-Director of Operations (May 2021-Present)
-Director of Planning and Strategies (October 2020-May 2021)
-Lead Trumpet, Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble (2020-Present)
-Airlifter Brass Quintet
-Solo Bugler
USAF Academy Band (2011-2020)
-Trumpet Section Leader (2012-2020)
-Manager, Human Resources (2019-2020)
-Group Leader, Falconaires Big Band (2017-2019)
-Project creator and coordinator, “America’s Heroes” concert series (2017-2019)
-Lead Trumpet, Falconaires Big Band (2011-2020)
-Assistant Director of Operations (2015-2019)
-Lead Trumpet and Logistics Coordinator, Pegasus Pop Group (2014-2015)
-Music Director, Vector Brass Ensemble (2012-2014)
-Logistics Coordinator (2012-2013)
-Solo Bugler
USAF Heartland of America Band (2001-2011)
-Musical Director, Noteables Jazz Ensemble (2007-2011)
-Lead Trumpet, Noteables Jazz Ensemble (2001-2011)
-Trumpet Section Leader, Concert Band (2009-2011)
-Project coordinator, “Seize The Day” compact disc project (2008-2009)
-Manager and Content Creator, Unit Webpage (2009-2011)
-Logistics Coordinator (2004-2009)
-Operations Clerk (2003-2004)
-Unit Librarian (2001-2003)
-Solo Bugler
Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Extra (2016-2020)
Omaha Symphony, Lead Trumpet/Extra (2007-2011)
Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Extra (1999-2001)
Enid Symphony Orchestra, Lead Trumpet/Extra (1999-2001)
Cedar Point Amusement Park, Lead Trumpet (Summers 1999, 2000)
Glenn Miller Orchestra, World Tour, Split Lead Trumpet (1996-1998)
Queen City Big Band, Extra (1992-1996)
Blue Wisp Big Band, Extra (1996)
Active as freelance musician and featured soloist in the Dayton, OH, Omaha, NE, Colorado Springs, CO and Saint Louis, MO areas. The following is a partial list of internationally acclaimed musicians with whom I have performed:
Gladys Knight Marshall Gilkes
David Foster Manny Laureano
Michael Bublé Tony Bennett
Steve Lippia The Temptations
The O’Jays Wycliffe Gordon
Harry Waters Michael Davis
Canadian Brass Rubén Simeó
Randy Brecker John Pizzarelli
The Mills Brothers Kathy Rigby
Competitions and Awards:
-Finalist, National Trumpet Competition (1999)
-Concerto Competition Winner, Wright State University (1999)
-Honors Recital Soloist, Wright State University (1999)
-College Band Directors National Association Intercollegiate Honor Band (2000)
-Ohio Music Educators Association Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble (1996)
Recordings, Compact Discs, and Videos:
A Heartland Holiday Sampler, Lead Trumpet, USAF Heartland of America Band Noteables jazz ensemble CD
Land Of The Free, Lead Trumpet, USAF Heartland of America Band concert band CD
Through Children’s Eyes, USAF Heartland of America Band concert band DVD
Seize The Day, Lead Trumpet, USAF Heartland of America Band Noteables jazz ensemble CD
Long Blue Line, Lead Trumpet, USAF Academy Band Falconaires jazz ensemble CD
First Light, USAF Academy Band concert band CD
Puddle Jumping, USAF Academy Band Falconaires with Marshall Gilkes video:
https://fb.watch/gWHazfPz-Q/?mibextid=qC1gEa
All The Pretty Little Horses, commissioned arrangement, USAF Academy Band Falconaires
with Marshall Gilkes video: https://fb.watch/gWH7t2vt9o/?mibextid=qC1gEa
God Bless America, Solo Trumpet, Coors Field, Colorado Rockies video:
Stardust, Lead Trumpet/Music Director, USAF Heartland of America Band Noteables jazz ensemble video: https://youtu.be/TiOnMeft0Po
Penny Lane, Section Leader, USAF Academy Band concert band with Canadian Brass video:
G.O.A.T. Ghost, Lead Trumpet/Group Leader, USAF Academy Band Falconaires video:
“Taras Bulba” Overture, Section Leader, USAF Band of Mid-America concert band video:
God Bless America, Lead Trumpet, USAF Band of Mid-America jazz ensemble video:
‘Zat You, Santa Claus, Lead Trumpet, USAF Band of Mid-America jazz ensemble video:
Lord Guard and Guide, Solo/Principal Trumpet, USAF trumpet ensemble video:
https://fb.watch/hcVrRijSu8/?mibextid=cr9u03
Highly Decorated Military Service Member, examples include:
Airman of the Year, USAF Heartland of America Band, 2002
Airman of the Quarter, USAF Heartland of America Band, Jul-Sep 2006
Air Combat Command, Public Affairs, Airman of the Quarter, Jan-Mar 2006
Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter, Air Combat Command Public Affairs, Oct-Dec 2009
Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter, Headquarters USAF Academy, Jan-Mar 2014
Non-commissioned Officer of the Year, USAF Academy Band, 2015
Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter, USAF Academy Band, Jan-Mar 2020
Recipient of the President of The United States National Medal of the Arts, 2020
Recipient of USAF Band of Mid-America Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award, Nov 2021
Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter, USAF Band of Mid-America, Jan-Mar 2022
Emmy award recipient, Mid-America Chapter, October 2022
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
Five Air and Space Commendation Medals
Two Air and Space Achievement Medals