Curriculum Vitae
Education
"Diplôme Supérieur d'Exécution" from l'École Normale de Musique de Paris (France) 2018-2019
-Advance Studies with Patrick Messina (2018-2021) and Jean-Marc Volta (2019-2020) bass clarinet of the National Orchestra of France
-Prize in chamber music by unanimous vote.
-Mention "très bien" in sight reading.
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Master of Music in Critical, Curatorial, and Performance Studies from Bard College (GPA 4.0) 2015-2018
-3 year fellowship with The Orchestra Now
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Master of Music from The University of Michigan (GPA 3.96/4) 2014- 2016
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Bachelor of Music Education (Instrumental) from Baylor University (GPA 3.49/4) 2009-2013
Teaching Experience
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Woodwind Day Guest Clinician at Tarleton State University, Stepenville, Texas January 2022
Clarinet Masterclass at Austin Peay University, Clarksville, Tennessee November 2021
Virtual Education Seminars with WindSync - Houston Youth Symphony (Texas) April 2021
Virtual Chamber Music Masterclass with WindSync) at the University of Iowa April 2021
Virtual Education Seminars with WindSync - ASO Sympatico (Alexandria Symphony Orchestra - Virginia) March 2021
Clarinet Masterclasses at Duncanville ISD (Independent School District) Jan.2020
Teaching Artist at Bard Music Colombia music festival (Cali, Colombia) August 2018 -Siloé Youth Orchestra
-Foundation Notas de Paz
-Foundation Decepaz
Clarinet Faculty at Bard College Conservatory of Music (Annandale-On-Hudson, New York) Summer 2016
-Bard Summer Music Camp
Teaching Artist for New Brunswick Youth Orchestra (Canada) Summer 2015
Associate Director of Bands at Mesquite ISD (Mesquite, Texas) 2014-2015
Internship (Band Director) for Garland ISD (Garland, Texas) Jan. - June 2014
Zoo Camp Instructor at The Dallas Zoo (Dallas, Texas) Summer 2014
Substitute Band Director for Tuloso-Midway ISD (Corpus Christi, Texas) 2011
Summer Camp Instructor at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp (Twin Lakes, Michigan) Summer 2010
Private Teaching
-Independent students 2008 - present
-Garland ISD (Garland, Texas) 2014
-Waco ISD (Waco, Texas) 2012-2013
-Tuloso-Midway ISD (Corpus Christi, Texas) 2011
-Highland Park ISD (Dallas, Texas) 2009
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International Solo Performances
3 Year Artist-In-Residence at La Fondation des États-Unis in Paris, France 2018 -2021
-Over 20 solo and collaborative performances per year.
Soloist at Fontainebleau American School of the Arts (France) Summer 2020 Solo performances at the United States Embassy in Paris October 2019
-Commemorative event hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to France ("Tree of Life" Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh).
-Public Affairs Section annual Fall reception.
Soloist with Ensemble Calliopée 2018-2021
-Program: "Terre d'Acceuil" 2018
-Program: "Jewish Tour" 2019
-Program: Debussy "Prelude Afternoon of Faun" and Grieg "Adieu New York" 2021
Concerto Soloist on New York's WQXR
-two broadcasted solo concerts of Weber's 1st Clarinet Concerto with The Orchestra Now 2018
Soloist on National Public Radio, "From the Top" 2007
-Pollacca movement from Weber's 2nd Clarinet Concerto with Christopher O' Riley, piano
-"Emily's Reel" with Marc O' Connor, violin
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International Music Festival Appearances
Nevada Chamber Music Festival (Reno, Nevada) 2021, 2022
Saline Royale Academie - (Arc-et-Senans, France) 2021
Fontainebleau (France) 2020
Vermont Mozart Festival (USA) 2018
Grafenegg Festival (Austria) 2018
Bard Music Colombia (Colombia) 2018
Bard Music Festival (New York)
-Chopin and His World 2017
-Puccini and His World 2016
The Banff Centre (Canada) 2016
Le Domaine Forget (Canada) 2016
Orchestra of the Americas (Eastern Canada Tour) 2015
Orchestre de la Francophonie (Canada) 2015
The American Wind Symphony Orchestra (USA) 2010
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Awards / Prizes
Opéra of Montpellier International Bass Clarinet Competition - Semifinalist (Top 8) 2020
Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship, Artist Residency in Paris, France. 2018-2019
The Orchestra Now Fellowship, Full scholarship to Bard College 2015-2018
The Orchestra Now Concerto Competition, First prize 2017
Harold Wright Merit Award for Clarinet, "Honorable Mention" 2018
Matthew Ruggiero International Clarinet Competition, Semifinalist 2017
Selmer Music Academy Solo Competition, 3rd prize 2018
Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, Second Clarinet Audition, Finalist 2016
University of Michigan Graduate Fellowship Award 2014
Texas "6A" All-State Auditions, 4 year qualifier 2004-2008
Texas "6A" All-State auditions, 1st chair overall in the state 2007
Professional Ensemble Memberships
Nu Deco Ensemble - Gala concert at Marlins Stadium.
WindSync - Solo clarinetist for 2021-2022 season.
The Orchestra Now, Associate principal and bass clarinet 2015-2018
The Grafenegg Academy Festival Orchestra, Associate principal and bass clarinet 2018
The Banff Centre Opera Orchestra, Principal clarinet and bass clarinet 2016
The Orchestra of the Americas, Associate principal clarinet and bass clarinet 2015
Orchestre de la Francophonie, Principal clarinet 2015
Waco Symphony Orchestra, Second clarinet 2010
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Student Ensemble Memberships
Chamber Orchestra of the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris
University of Michigan Symphony Band
University of Michigan Philharmonic Orchestra
Carrollton Wind Symphony
Baylor University Wind Ensemble
Baylor University Symphony Orchestra
Baylor University "Golden Wave" Marching Band
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Staff Band
Southern Methodist University Wind Ensemble
Southern Methodist University Symphony Orchestra
Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
Greater Dallas Wind Symphony
Duncanville High School Wind Ensemble
Duncanville High School Marching Band and High Hats
5A (6A) Texas All-State Symphonic Band
5A (6A) Texas All-State Symphony Orchestra
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Principal Teachers
Patrick Messina 2018-present
Jean-Marc Volta 2019-present
Pascual Martinez-Forteza 2016-2018
Pavel Vinnitsky 2015-2018
Chad Burrow 2014-2015
Dr. Vanguel Tangarov / Dr. Jun Qian 2012-2013
Dr. Richard Shanley 2009-2012
Jeff Garcia 2001-2008
Dr. Tom and Verda Shine
Masterclasses (Performing)
Wenzel Fuchs, Frank Cohen, Greg Raden, Mark Nuccio, Jonathan Cohler, Stéphane Fontaine, Jean-François Normand, Yehuda Gilad, Dr. David Shea,
Dr. Gary Whitman, Alessandro Carbonare, Laura Flax, Dr. Guy Yehuda, Sharon Kam
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