Orchestra Teacher

• Jul 2023 - Present

Freelance Musician

• Dec 2012 - Present

Private Music Instructor

• Dec 2015 - Jul 2023

Teach fundamentals of violin, cello, piano, and bass to children aged 8-18. My primary instrument is the Double Bass

Bass Sectional Coach

• Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

Private Music Instructor

• Oct 2021 - Jul 2023

Bass Sectional Coach

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2023

Coached weekly sectionals for the bass section of the Pike High School string orchestra. Assists in musicality, proper position/posture, aural skills, and music reading ability. Coached weekly sectionals for the bass section of the Pike High School string orchestra. Assists in musicality, proper position/posture, aural skills, and music reading ability.

Director of Orchestras

• Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

- Taught grades 6-8 Orchestra - Taught grade 6 Pre-AVID - Taught grade 6-8 General Music - Facilitated performances, classes, and rehearsals remotely and in-person - Taught at Washington Township Summer Orchestra Camp - Instructed students in fundamental musical ensemble techniques - Instructed Beginning Orchestra students - Maintained accounts, facilitated fundraisers - Prepared students for ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest - Maintained efficient communication with parents, staff, and students - Created online learning resources for students - Utilized Canvas, Peardeck, Flipgrid, Musictheory.net, and Nearpod among other technologies to facilitate student learning Show less

Assistant Director of Orchestras

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

- Six orchestra classes, grades 9-12, program of about 200 students feeding from 4 middle schools - Assisted with two upperclassmen orchestras - Received top scores at UIL Organizational Contest for all 5 groups - Judge for Middle School Region contest - Judge for sixth grade solo and ensemble contest - Assisted with grade 6 beginning orchestra at Anthony Middle School - Clinician for Solo and Ensemble and UIL Organizational contest at our district's middle school - Facilitated performances, classes, and rehearsals - Instructed students in fundamental musical ensemble techniques - Led students on Disney World performance trip - Instructed Beginning Orchestra students - Collaborate with parent booster club to maintain accounts, plan events, and facilitate fundraisers - Inventoried instruments - Assisted with facilitating Orchestra Socials - Prepared students for Solo & Ensemble contest, Region and State auditions - Taught cello and bass sectionals, assisted with violin/viola sectionals - Maintained efficient communication with parents, staff, and students - Created online learning resources for students - Utilized Google Classroom for remote learning Show less

Private Instructor

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2018

Taught middle and high-school aged students fundamental techniques of the double bass. Instructed young cellists at the summer String Scholars Camp, served as a Dorm Counselor for the Butler Jazz Camp and String Scholars camp.

Stagehand at Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall and Schrott Center for the Arts

• Dec 2014 - May 2018

Operating sound and light equipment, managing events for students, faculty, and various guest artists.

Private Instructor

• Jan 2016 - May 2018

Double bass instructor and sectional coach to intermediate and high school-aged students in the Indianapolis Metropolitan area. Double bass instructor and sectional coach to intermediate and high school-aged students in the Indianapolis Metropolitan area.

Cabin Counselor

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Supervised the well-being of 12 high school aged students, coordinated weekly cabin events, handled attendance duties, and established a safe and fun environment for campers. Supervised the well-being of 12 high school aged students, coordinated weekly cabin events, handled attendance duties, and established a safe and fun environment for campers.