Curriculum Vitae
DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Music, Instrumental Wind Conducting
California State University, Sacramento
CA Clear Single Subject Credential: Music
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Music - Music Education & Trumpet Performance
California State University, Sacramento
COLLEGIATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lecturer in Music, Director of Athletic Bands
California State University, Sacramento, School of Music, 2018 to present
-Teach History of Rock and Roll
-Direct the Marching Band, Winter Percussion, Winter Guard, and Pep Band
-Develop budget and event planning or the athletic band program
-Recruit and coordinate with staff of instructors
-Recruit and coordinate with high school feeder schools
-Design and write drill for marching band shows
-Collaborate with Athletic Department
-Collaborate with School of Music faculty/staff for recruiting efforts
CREDENTIALED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Choir Director
Ponderosa High School
Shingle Springs, CA 2020
-Direct Baritone Chorus, Chamber Choir, Treble Ensemble, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Band Director
Camerado Springs Middle School, Buckeye Elementary, Blue Oak Elementary
Cameron Park, CA 2018- 2020
-Director of the Beginning Bands and Intermediate Bands at the elementary schools
-Director of the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Ensemble at the middle school
-Lead band curriculum development for district wide adoption
-Develop budget and event planning or the band program
-Organized overnight trips for bands
-Recruit and coordinate with high school program
-Collaborate with other music teachers in the district
Director of Bands/ Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair
Ponderosa High School, Shingle Springs CA 2016- 2018
-Director of the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Athletic Pep Band, Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Combos, Concert Percussion Ensemble, Winter Percussion Ensemble, and Winter Color Guard
-Started the Winter Percussion and Winter Guard Program
-Developed marching band enrollment from 80 to 117
-Developed and after school jazz band and jazz combos
-Develop budget and event planning or the band program
-Develop and coordinate with Band Booster Group
-Organized overnight trips for bands
-Recruit and coordinate with staff of instructors
-Recruit and coordinate with middle school feeder schools
-Design and write drill for marching band shows
-Collaborate with Athletic Director
-Host the Gold Country Jazz Festival
-Led the Visual and Performing Arts Department comprised of Choir, Band, Art, and Theater
-Consistent Superior Ratings at Festival
-Northern California Band Association 4A Class Champions
-Courses Taught: Marching/Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Beginning/Intermediate Instruments
Director of Music
Pioneer Union School District, Somerset, CA 2012-2016
-Develop schedules and curriculum for the music program district wide
-Developed student enrollment from 50 to 130
-Teach K-4th Grade General Music at Pioneer Elementary
-Teach K-2nd Grade General Music and 3rd-5th Grade Band at Walt Tyler Elementary
-Teach 5th-8th Grade Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Concert Band Beginning
and Advanced Jazz Ensemble Music Appreciation at Mountain Creek Middle School
Band Director and Music Teacher
Sutterville Elementary School, Sacramento CA 2011-2012
-Develop schedules and curriculum for the music program
-Teach K-6th Grade General Music
-Teach 3rd-6th Grade Beginning and Intermediate Band After School
OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Music Teacher
Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp, Pollock Pines, CA 2013-present
-Teach major classes in elementary, middlel, and high school concert and jazz band
-Teach minor classes in brass ensemble, beginning instruments, and jazz improvisation
-Coordinate 6 music teachers and develop curriculum goals
Brass Caption Head and Visual Technician
Sacramento Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps, Sacramento, CA 2010-2015
Instructor and Drill Designer
Sacramento State Marching Band, Sacramento, CA 2010-2017
-Music and Marching Instructor
-Game Day Coordinator
-Winter Percussion Designer and Instructor
Music Instructor
Sabado School of Music Incorporated, Cameron Park, CA 2003-2016
INVITED CONDUCTING ENGAGEMENTS
American River College Summer Jazz Workshop
Sacramento, CA
Bi-County Amador & Calaveras Middle School Honor Band
Calaveras, CA
Capitol Section, California Music Educators Association High School Honor Band
Sacramento, CA
Capitol Section, California Music Educators Association 7th/8th Grade Honor Band
Sacramento, CA
Western Slopes 6th Grade Honor Band
El Dorado County, CA
Sacramento State Symphonic Winds, CA All State Music Educators Conference Concert
Fresno, CA
Mandarins Music Academy Elementary Honor Band
Sacramento, CA
ADJUDICATION
Northern California Band Association
Rotary International Regional Soloist Competition
California Music Educators Association, Capitol Section
PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Director, Mandarins Music Academy, Sacramento, CA
Assistant Corps Director, Sacramento Mandarins Drum & Bule Corps, Sacramento, CA
Adjudicators Coordinator & Business, Golden Empire Music Festivals, Sacramento, CA
Chairman, Western Slopes Middle School Honor Band, Placerville CA
Founder & Host, Gold Country Jazz Festival, Shingle Springs, CA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Music Educators Association
California Band Directors Association
College Band Directors National Association
California Alliance for Jazz
Northern California Band Association
National Association for Music Education
SERVICE
President, Capitol Section, California Music Educators Association
Vice President, Capitol Section, California Music Educators Association
Head Drum Major Caption, Northern California Band Association
Board Member, Sugarloaf Fine Arts Foundation
Board Member, Mandarins of Sacramento, Inc.