Doctor of Musical Arts, University of Kansas, Music Composition
Master of Music, Florida State University, Music Theory
Bachelor of Music, University of Kansas, Music Composition
Awards and honors
Standard Award, ASCAP, October 16, 2010
Standard Award, ASCAP, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
University Award, Missouri State University, August 2006
University Award, Southwest Missouri State University, August 2005
Standard Award, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP...), 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Missouri Video Association Award, 1993
Honorable Mention, MTNA Composer of the Year Competition, 1989
Winner - International Trombone Association Composition Contest, 1985
Winner - ABA/Ostwald Band Composition Contest, 1981