RESUME
Indiana University Bloomington, Jacobs School of Music
​2009-2013
Bachelors Degree, GPA 3.94/4.0
Music Education
Music Composition
Minor in Jazz Studies
Semester Abroad in Vienna, Austria, Fall 2011


Mundelein High School, Mundelein, IL
2005-2009
Summa Cum Laude
Tri-M Music Honor Society President
National Honors Society Member
Education​​
Unique Skills
Fluent In:
Sibelius Music Notation Software
​Finale Music Notation Software
Logic Pro Music Sequencer
Garage Band Music Sequencer

Professional Memberships
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
American Society for Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)
International Trombone Association (ITA)
American Composers Forum (ACF)
Languages
Spanish- 4 years
German- 1 year
Notable Professional
Experience
Director of Bands and Orchestras, Paradise Valley High School and Greenway Middle School, Phoenix, AZ (2014-Current)
I currently act as the Director of Instrumental Music at Paradise Valley HS, and Greenway MS. More info can be found at https://sites.google.com/pvlearners.net/pvhsmusic
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Student Teacher at Carmel High School (2013)
Worked as a student teacher at Carmel High School in Carmel, IN under nationally-renown music educator and composer, Richard Saucedo. Was responsible for working with all six concert bands, the fourth jazz band, the pep band, and leading orchestra sectionals. Was also given the opportunity to lead the fourth jazz band's performance alone at the Ball State Jazz Festival at Ball State University.
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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Camp Bernstein Cabin Counselor and Trombone Sectional Instructor​ (2013)
Responsibile for teaching middle school trombone sectionals, performing with faculty ensembles, and acted as a cabin counselor for an entire summer. Gained a great deal of professional experience teaching, guiding, and living with middle school aged students.
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Young Winds Instructor​ (2012)
One of the full ensemble instructors for Indiana University's Young Winds program, a weekend concert band program for students around Monroe County, wishing to progress further on their instruments. Responsibilities included leading full ensemble rehearsals, teaching sectionals, and giving private lessons.
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​Bloomington North High School Instrumental Field Experience​​​ (2012)
Gained instructional experience while taking part in weekly field placements at Bloomington North High School. Responsibilities included leading instrumental sectionals and occasional full ensemble rehearsals.

​Mundelein High School Marching Band Camp- Staff Member/Brass and Woodwind Coach​​​​ (2012)
Paid Staff Member at Mundelein High School Marching Mustangs Band Camp. Gained valuable teaching experience while leading music and marching sectionals.

Internship in Composition, The Performance Project (2012)
Worked as collaborator with Matthew Baber, founder of the company, The Performance Project. Assisted in the composition, editing, and notation of music for an original arrangement of Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair, for voice and piano.


Merit School of Music Summer 2010 Trombone Camp Intern
Responsible for providing instruction to beginning trombone players, leading sectionals, and providing valuable modeling experience while playing in the Merit School of Music alumni trombone choir.






2010 - present
2010 - present
Awards and Honors
-2015, National Band Association Young Composer Mentor Project, First Runner-Up
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-2013, National Association for Music Education National Student Composition Contest, Winner
-2012, Eastern Trombone Workshop National Composition Competition, Winner
-2012, Tyler Youth Symphony Orchestra New Music Project, Finalist
-2012, National Association for Music Education National Student Composition Contest, Honorable Mention
-2010, S.E. Shires National Trombone Solo Competition, 2nd Place
-Indiana University Founders Scholar and Scholarship Recipient, 2009-2013
Additional Work Experience
Indiana University Residential Programs and Services- Wright Residence Center Food Court
​June 2012-August 2012
Gained valuable food industry experience. Worked in a variety of food areas, serving foods of multiple ethnicities, and interacting with customers.
Indiana University Auditorium Student Usher
January 2010-May 2012
Worked as a volunteer usher at the Indiana University
Auditorium. Acquired great experience in interacting with patrons, especially children and elderly citizens. Responsible for greeting patrons, handling programs, and assisting patrons to their seats.​
Indiana University Crabb (Soccer) Band
September 2009-December 2009
Performed with and employed by the Indiana University Crabb Band, a paid ensemble that performs at home Indiana University Men and Women soccer matches. Responsible for providing energy to the stadium, and interacting with IU soccer fans.