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