Resume

Small Ensemble Experience

  • Areon Flutes, 2005-Present
  • Monokrome Flute Quartet, 2004-2005
  • Mirage Flute Trio, 2003-2004
  • Flute Mirage Flute Quartet, 2001-2002
  • UCSB Ensemble for Contemporary Music, 2001-2003
  • New Music New Mexico Contemporary Ensemble, Fall 2000-Spring 2001
  • Crumb Trio, Fall 2000
  • University of New Mexico Flute Quartet and Quintet, Spring 2000
  • Vivaldi Trio, Fall 1999
  • Bach Duo, Fall 1999
  • Dominant Five Woodwind Quintet, Fall 1998-Spring 1999
  • University of New Mexico Woodwind Quintet, Fall 1997-Spring 1998

Large Ensemble Experience

  • El Paso Symphony Orchestra, Substitute, 2000-01
  • New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Substitute, 2000-01
  • University of New Mexico Wind Symphony, Assistant first, 2000-01
  • University of New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Principal Piccolo, 2000-01
  • University of New Mexico Wind Symphony, Principal Piccolo and second, 1999-00
  • University of New Mexico Wind Symphony, Second and assistant piccolo, 1998-9
  • University of New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Assistant Principal, 1997

Teaching Experience

  • Old Orchard School, Music Educator, 2022-23
  • Miller Middle School Clinician, 2018-2019
  • Prospect High School Clinician, 2016-present
  • Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, University of Central Arkansas, 2015
  • Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, Texas A&M University at Commerce, 2015
  • Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, Oklahoma State University, 2015
  • Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, Texas Flute Symposium, 2013
  • San Jose Youth Symphony Concerto Competition Judge, 2012
  • California Band Directors Association All-State Judge, 2010
  • Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, Western Illinois University, 2010
  • Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, University of Northern Iowa, 2010
  • Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, Iowa State University, 2010
  • Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, Utah Flute Association, 2010
  • Guest Artist at Rocky Ridge Summer Music Center, 2008
  • Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, New Mexico State University, 2006
  • Guest Artist with Areon Flutes, University of New Mexico, 2006
  • Plaha Studios, Bay Area, 2003-Present
  • Saratoga High School Clinician, 2005-present
  • Areon Flutes Chamber Music Institute, Bay Area, 2005-Present
  • Areon Flutes Summer Flute Institute, Bay Area, 2005-Present
  • Creative Connections Arts Academy, Sacramento, Music Director, 2005-2007
  • El Camino Youth Symphony, Palo Alto, Artist in Residence, 2004-2008
  • San Jose Youth Symphony, San Jose, Artist in Residence, 2004-2005
  • Community School of Music and Arts, Mountain View, Faculty, 2003-2005
  • University of California at Santa Barbara, Teaching Assistant, 2002-2003
  • LeBow Studios, Albuquerque, 1998-2001
  • LeBow Studios, Rio Rancho, 1998-2001
  • Lincoln Middle School Clinician, 1998-2001
  • Garfield Middle School Clinician, 2000
  • Albuquerque Flute Association Flute Fiesta Judge, 1998 and 1999
  • Albuquerque Youth Band Judge, 2000
  • Eldorado High School Clinician, 1999 and 2001
  • Eagle Ridge Middle School Clinician, 1998 and 1999
  • Hummingbird Music Camp Summer and Winter Faculty, 1999-2001

Educational Experience

  • Master of Music in Flute Performance, University of California at Santa Barbara, 2001-2003
  • Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance, University of New Mexico, 1997-2001
  • High School Diploma, Las Cruces High School, May 1997

Teachers

  • Jill Felber, University of California at Santa Barbara, 2001-2003
  • Peter Ader, University of New Mexico, 2000-2001
  • Valerie Potter, University of New Mexico, 1997-2001
  • Tadeu Coelho, private instruction, 1994-1997
  • Jenny Paulson, private instruction, 1992-1997

Masterclasses

  • Jeanne Baxtresser, 2002
  • Marianne Gedigian, 2002
  • Tim Day, 2002
  • George Pope, 2002
  • Jim Walker, 2001
  • Bonita Boyd, 2001
  • Trevor Wye, 2001
  • Trygve Peterson, 2000
  • William Bennett, 2000
  • Claudia Anderson, 1999
  • Jill Felber, 1999
  • Carol Wincenc, 1999
  • Alexa Still, 1998
  • Laurel Ann Maurer, 1998
  • Keith Underwood, 1997
  • Tadeu Coelho, 1996
  • Michael Debost, 1995
  • Lisa Garner, 1994

Scholarships and Awards

  • Winner, Beverly Hills National Audition, 2009
  • Winner, Bronze medal-wind division, Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, 2008
  • Winner, Leni Fe Bland Foundation Competition, 2003
  • Winner, Santa Barbara Music Club Competition, 2003
  • Winner, UCSB Concerto Competition, 2002
  • Semifinalist, Pasadena Instrumental Competition, 2001
  • Winner, NFA Masterclass Performers Competition, 2001
  • Semifinalist, National Frank Bowen Young Artists Competition, 2000
  • Winner, UNM Friends of Music Scholarship Competition, 1997
  • New Mexico All State Member, 1994-1997
  • Awarded full Presidential Scholarship to NMSU, 1993

Honors, Recognition, & Premier Concerts

  • National Flute Association Convention Performer, Chicago, 2022
  • Omaha Under the Radar Performer, 2017
  • National Flute Association Convention Performer, Minneapolis, 2017
  • National Flute Association Convention Performer, San Diego, 2016
  • National Flute Association Convention Performer, New Orleans, 2013
  • National Flute Association Convention Performer, Charlotte, 2010
  • National Flute Association Convention Performer, New York, 2009
  • Carnegie Hall Debut, Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall with Areon Flutes, New York, 2007
  • National Flute Association Convention Performer, Albuquerque, 2007
  • National Flute Association Convention Performer, Nashville, 2004
  • University of California inter-campus research award for Authenticity and Hover collaboration, 2002
  • University of New Mexico Music Department Student Advisory Committee, 1999-2001
  • Golden Key National Honor Society Member, inducted Fall 2000

Discography

  • Innova Records, “No Era”, Areon Flutes (2018)
  • Innova Records, “Thrive”, Areon Flutes (2016)
  • Areon Flutes, Gossip Cats are Dancing, Areon Flutes (2012)
  • Innova Records, “selections from The Mayan Cycle by Jeremy Haladyna”, Areon Flutes (2011)
  • Areon Flutes, “Flat Out”, Areon Flutes (2005)
  • Community School of Music and Art, “CSMA by Starlight, music to remember”, Kassey LeBow (2003)
  • Summit Records, “Fandango”, University of New Mexico Wind Ensemble (2001)

Professional Affiliations

  • Recording Academy Member, 2011-present
  • Miyazawa Artist with Areon Flutes, 2006-present
  • Music Teachers National Association, 2010-Present
  • California Association of Professional Music Teachers, 2010-present
  • Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, 2006-Present
  • Music Teachers Association of California, 2004-2020
  • Chamber Music America, 2005-Present
  • National Flute Association, 1996-Present
  • Albuquerque Flute Association, 1996-2001

References

  • Jill Felber, UCSB Flute Professor
  • Valerie Potter, UNM Flute Professor
  • Anne Epperson, UT Austin Collaborative Piano Professor
  • Dr. Jeremy Haladyna, UCSB ECM Director
  • Keith Lemmons, UNM Clarinet Professor
  • Dr. Richard Herman, UNM Music Theory Professor

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