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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:

            https://youtu.be/M-URQ5hoOAc

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:

            https://youtu.be/oLwyvua6QGw

G.O.A.T. Ghost, Lead Trumpet/Group Leader, USAF Academy Band Falconaires video:

https://youtu.be/-jdfGdawEEI

“Taras Bulba” Overture, Section Leader, USAF Band of Mid-America concert band video:

            https://youtu.be/0QbxbQD5WCs

God Bless America, Lead Trumpet, USAF Band of Mid-America jazz ensemble video:

            https://youtu.be/57Sjx3g2gwI

‘Zat You, Santa Claus, Lead Trumpet, USAF Band of Mid-America jazz ensemble video:

            https://youtu.be/ZjdMQMxUNK4

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

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