It is my life long commitment to provide students with knowledgeable information so they may develop creativity and self-discovery to their fullest potential.  My duty as a music educator is to instill students with knowledge necessary for use in being life long appreciators of music.

2004-2006                       U. N. C. Charlotte                                                                             Charlotte, NC

2002-2004                       Queens University of Charlotte                                                     Charlotte, NC

1998-2002                       West Caldwell High School                                                               Lenoir, NC

2006    Cabarrus County Schools – Jay M. Robinson High School    Substitute Teacher

2006    Jay M. Robinson High School    Student Teacher

2005    UNC Charlotte Symphonic Wind Ensemble    Student Conductor

n     Rehearsed my composition.

n     Rehearsed and Conducted my composition, Robinson Suite, on the winter concert.

2004-Present    Explore! Beyond School…    Charlotte Area Music Lead

n     Teach group classes and private piano to students.

n     Recruit new students.

n     Manage payroll and business of the studios, hire employees, and organize schedules.

2004-Present    Avery County High School    Assistant director and Percussion Instructor

n     Rehearse full band during band camp.

n     Rehearse the drum line and front ensemble during camps and sectionals.

n     Teach drill and repair band equipment.

2002-2005    Charlotte Concert Band    Guest Conductor

2003-2004    Queens University of Charlotte Music Department    Concert Hall Manager

n     Managed the music concerts at Queens University.

n     Recorded and edited audio tapes and CD’s, and set stage and lighting.

2002-2004    Queens Wind Ensemble    Conductor

n     Created the ensemble and organized performances.

n     Selected and arranged repertoire for the performances.

2003-2004    The Royal Drum Corps.    Co-Founder and Captain

n     Coordinated efforts to establish the organization.

n     Maintained the equipment and uniforms.

n     Fostered relationships among other organizations at Queens University of Charlotte.

(I. E.  Student Government Association and the Athletics Department)

n     Constructed drum cadences and half time routines for Queens University basketball games.

2003-2004    McClintock Middle School Band    Sectional Teacher (Mecklenburg School System)

2002-2005    Charlotte Concert Band    Principal Trombone

2003-2005    U. N. C. Charlotte Concert Band    Principal Euphonium

2004-2005    U. N. C. Charlotte Symphonic Wind Ensemble    Trombone

2004-2005    U. N. C. Charlotte Trombone Choir    Trombone

2002-2005    Reniassance Festival Brass Band    Trombone

UNC Charlotte Collegiate MENC.

2006     Coastal Fanfare   

Commisioned for the North Carolina Bandmasters Association Eastern All-District Band by Blair Smith.

UNC Charlotte Symphonic Wind Ensemble            Conducted “Robinson Suite”  (All 3 Movements)

Charlotte Concert Band                                                                  Conducted “Mountaineer Majesty”

Charlotte Concert Band                                               Conducted “FANFARE” from Robinson Suite

West Caldwell Concert Band                                                         Conducted “Keltic Winds Overture”

Charlotte Concert Band                                                                Conducted “Keltic Winds Overture”

West Caldwell Concert Band                                 Conducted “High School Honors Concert March”

Blair Smith

n     Director of Bands, Jay M. Robinson High School

n     Concord, North Carolina

Dr. Veronica Sichivitsa

n     Supervising Student Teacher Instructor, U. N. C. Charlotte

n     Charlotte, North Carolina

Dr. Laurence Marks

n     Associate Professor and Director of Bands, U. N. C. Charlotte

n     Charlotte, North Carolina

Dr. Royce Lumpkin

n     Department Chair and Applied Trombone Instructor, U. N. C. Charlotte

n     Charlotte, North Carolina

Mr. Gerry Diamond

n     Director of Music, Explore! Beyond School…

n      Raleigh, North Carolina

Dr. Donald Morris

n     Director, Charlotte Concert Band and the McClintock Middle School Band

n     Charlotte, North Carolina

 *Additional references available upon request.