Academic Interests
- Jazz
- Historical music
- Relation of the arts to history, culture and science
- Chamber music
Top Scholarly Accomplishments
- Nominated for two Grammys as a former member of the 1 O'Clock Lab Band (2010)
- Winner, 2010 Eastern Trombone Workshop National Trombone ensemble Competition
- Winner, 2008 E.T.W. National Solo Competition
- Winner, 2008 International Trombone Association Quartet Competition
Previous Experience
- Adjunct professor, Eastfield College (Mesquite, TX)
- Brookhaven College (Farmer's Branch, TX), teaching fellow, University of North Texas
Hometown
Madison, WI
Hobbies
Running, drum and bugle corps, travel
Future Goals and Aspirations
- Performing on the road in other countries
- Music arranging and competition
Life Outside of the University
- World travel
- Further exploration of history