Bachelor’s Degree, Music Education, Music Performance | Ohio State University
Master’s Degree, Music Performance | University of South Carolina
Background
Began his musical studies at age nine, playing drum set and taking private percussion lessons.
Coached the percussion ensemble and spent time conducting the wind ensemble as a Teaching Assistant and Counselor for the Instrumental Music Program at The North Carolina Governor’s School East(summers of 2014-2015).
Was the Front Ensemble Instructor with the Grove City High School Marching Band, including a trip to the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California (2016-2017).
Received the prestigious Presser Foundation Scholarship while studying at Ohio State.
Worked as a Graduate Assistant for the University of South Carolina percussion studio and was the percussionist for the Spark Collective, a graduate quintet focusing on community engagement through music.
Won the concerto competition at the University of South Carolina in 2018 and performed Kevin Puts’ Marimba Concerto No. 1 with the University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra in 2019.
Enjoys practicing marimba, making coffee, and hanging out with his dog, Lila.
