Cello Choir
P.C., Northern Illinois University
M.M., Northern Illinois University
B.M., University of Arizona
H.S., Greenway High School, Phoenix, AZ
Interlochen
Aspen Music Festival
Ravinia Steans Institute
Sharing the inspirational gifts given to me by my musical gurus (heroes), Gordon Epperson and Raya Garbousova, brings great joy to me as a teacher. I feel the teaching of music transcends the academic. When approached with heartfelt commitment, it will encourage and provide wisdom, compassion, self-expression, understanding, tolerance—qualities that continually enable us to make our world a better place.
Grant Park Symphony, 1992-present
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: regular substitute, 1996-present
Northern Illinois University Music Department and CSA: faculty, 1989-present
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra: music director, 2003-present
Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra: music director, 2014-present
Northern Illinois University Sinfonia and Symphonette: music director, 1995-present
Interests/hobbies outside of music:
Running/Bike Riding/Hiking/Pilates/Plalking Tennis Stamp Collecting Book Collecting