Resume

​EDUCATION
Ball State University: Doctor of Arts (2009)
  • Primary area of study – Violin Performance
  • Secondary area of study – Vocal Performance
  • Dissertation – “A Methodology of Study for Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto”.
Boston University: Master of Music (2000)
  • Primary area of study – Violin Performance
Boston University: Bachelor of Arts (1998)
  • Primary area of study – Violin Performance

SOLO PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Saint Charles Community College Orchestra, Saint Charles, MO (2018)
  • Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Florissant Valley Community College Orchestra, Florissant, MO (2018)
  • Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Saint Charles Community College Orchestra, Saint Charles, MO (2016)
  • Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola
Florissant Valley Community College Orchestra, Florissant, MO (2016)
  • Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola
Saint Charles Community College Orchestra, Saint Charles, MO (2014-2015)
  • Lark Ascending
St. Louis Civic Orchestra, St. Louis, MO (2008-2009)
  • Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major by J. S. Bach
Gateway Orchestra, St. Louis, MO (2008)
  • Barber Violin Concerto
Clayton Symphony, Clayton, MO (2007-2008)
  • Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Ball State University Symphonic Orchestra, Muncie, IN (2003)
  • Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major
Jascha Heifetz Music Institute, Ashland, OR (2002, 2003)
  • Kreutzer Sonata
  • Franck Sonata
Tibor Varga Festival, Switzerland (2001)
  • Bach Sonata No. 1 in G minor
Jasha Heifetz Master Class Series, Los Angeles, CA (2000-2001)
  • Tzigane by Ravel
Marktoberdorff International Music Festival Marktoberdorff, Germany (2000)
  • Wieniawski Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor
International String Teacher’s Workshop, Glasgow, Scotland (1999)
  • Wieniawski Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor

ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Gateway Orchestra, St. Louis, MO (2006-present)
  • Concertmaster (2017-present)
  • Assistant Concertmaster (2013-2016)
  • First Violin Section (2006-2012)
Fox Theater Orchestra, St. Louis, MO
  • Concertmaster (2016-2017)
Salem-St. Louis Chamber Orchestra, St. Louis, MO (2015-present)
  • Principal Second (2017-Present)
  • Assistant Concertmaster (2015-2017)
Bach Society Chamber Orchestra, St. Louis, MO (2008-present)
  • Violin
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (2008-present)
  • Violin
Union Avenue Opera, St. Louis, MO (2014-2016)
  • Violin and Viola
St. Louis Civic Orchestra, St. Louis, MO (2006-2009)
  • Concertmaster
New Horizons Studio Orchestra, St. Louis, MO (2008-2009)
  • Concertmaster
Muny Opera Orchestra, St. Louis, MO (2008-2016)
  • Violin and Viola
St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra, St. Louis, MO (2005-2007)
  • Assistant Concertmaster
Muncie Symphony, Muncie, IN (2001-2002)
  • Co-Concertmaster
Muncie Chamber Orchestra, Muncie, IN (2001-2002)
  • Concertmaster
New England Chamber Orchestra, New York, NY (2002)
  • First Violin Section, Carnegie Hall
International String Orchestra, Glasgow, Scotland (1999)
  • Concertmaster
Melkus Baroque Ensemble, Glasgow, Scotland (1999)
  • Concertmaster
Illinois Symphony, Springfield, IL (2006-2007)
  • First Violin Section
Illinois Opera, Peoria, IL (2006-2007)
  • First Violin Section
Brockton Symphony, Brockton, MA (2004-2005)
  • First Violin Section
Plymouth Orchestra, Plymouth, MA (1993-1999)
  • First Violin Section
AIMS Orchestra, Graz, Austria (2005)
  • Violin

CHAMBER MUSIC PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Cardinal Quartet, St. Louis, MO (2014-present)
Dolce Duo (2015-present)
Encore Duo (2004-present)
Rosewood Ensemble, St. Louis, MO (2010-2017)
Landolfi String Quartet, St. Louis, MO (2006-present)
Brioso String Quartet, St. Louis, MO (2008-2009)
AIMS Chamber Music, Graz, Austria (2005)
Melkus Chamber Orchestra, Glasgow, Scotland (1999)
Saluzzo International Music Festival, Saluzzo, Italy (1999)
Kneisel Hall Music Festival, Blue Hill, ME (1997, 1998)

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fort Zumwalt South High and South Middle Schools, O’Fallon, MO (2010-present)
  • Orchestra Director
Private Teaching Studio, St. Louis, MO (2007-present)
  • Violin and Viola Instructor
Preparatory Program-Community Music School, Webster University, MO (2013-present)
  • Chamber Music Coach
Fort Zumwalt School District, O’Fallon, MO (2013-2014)
  • Secondary Performing Arts Curriculum Coordinator
Kirkwood Academy of Music, Kirkwood, MO (2008 – 2013, Summers-present)
  • Violin Instructor
  • Group Class Instructor
Hanna Woods Elementary School, Ballwin, MO (2008 – 2010)
  • Orchestra Director
Community Music School of Webster University, University City, MO (2007-2008)
  • Violin Instructor
  • Group Class Instructor
Music Folk, Webster, MO (2007 – 2008)
  • Violin Instructor
St. Louis School of Music, St. Louis, MO (2007 – 2008)
  • Violin Instructor
Lafayette High School, Wildwood, MO (2005 – 2006)
  • Director of three High School Orchestras
  • Assistant to two Middle School Orchestras
  • Assistant and Director of two Elementary School Orchestras
Suzuki Institute of Boston, Boston, MA (2004 – 2005)
  • Private and Group Class Instructor
Southern Illinois University (2003 – 2004)
  • Violin Instructor
  • Chamber Music Coach
  • Suzuki Instructor and Trainer
Walla Walla College, Walla Walla, WA (2003)
  • Private Violin Lessons
  • Master Class Coach
  • Orchestral Coaching
Ball State University, Muncie, IN (2002 – 2003)
  • Chamber Music Coach
Muncie Center for the Arts, Muncie, IN (2001-2002)
  • Director of the String Program
  • Violin Instructor
Muncie Chamber Orchestra, Muncie, IN (2001-2002)
  • Music Director
University of Texas String Project, Austin, TX (2000)
  • Violin Instructor
  • Group Class Instructor
  • Conductor of Chamber Orchestras
Arlington High School, Boston, MA (1999 – 2000)
  • Violin and Viola Instructor
Suzuki Institute of Boston, Boston, MA (1998 – 1999)
  • Violin Instructor
  • Group Class Instructor

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Metro 8 Orchestra Adjudicator and Sectional Coach (2010-2018)
Secondary Performing Arts Curriculum Coordinator, Fort Zumwalt School District (2013-2014)
All-State Orchestra Adjudicator, Columbia, MO (2010-2012)
Invited multiple years to adjudicate Illinois All-State Auditions

TEACHERS
Sherry Kloss, Master-Teaching Assistant of Jascha Heifetz
Roman Totenberg, Winner of Mendelssohn, Wienawski and Ysaye Competitions
John Kendall, Pioneer of Suzuki Method In the United States

HONORS AND AWARDS
Performance Scholarship, Boston University (1998-2000)
Dean Scholarship (Full Tuition), Boston University (1993-1997)
Scholin-Weems Scholarship, (1993-1997)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Suzuki Association of the Americas
American String Teachers Association
American Federation of Musicians, Local 2-197
National Education Association
National Federation of Music Clubs
Golden Key International Honour Society
Mu Phi Epsilon
Pi Kappa Lambda

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Software
Google Suite
​YouTube

REFERENCES
Dr. James Richards
  • Founders Professor of Music and Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication
  • University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • E-mail: JamesRichards@umsl.edu
Mr. Jason Martin
  • Secondary Performing Arts Curriculum Coordinator and Choir Director of Fort Zumwalt South High School
  • Fort Zumwalt School District
  • E-mail: jasonmartin@fz.k12.mo.us
Karen Ward
  • Assistant Principal
  • Fort Zumwalt South Middle School
  • E-mail: kward@fz.k12.mo.us
Joe Kaminsky
  • Associate Professor of Music- Webster University
  • Adjunct Professor of String Pedagogy UMSL
  • E-mail: jckaminsky25@sbcglobal.net
Vera Parkin
  • Adjunct Professor of Piano, Webster University; accompanist, Webster University and University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • Webster University and University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • E-mail: veraparkin83@webster.edu
Winnifred Crock
  • Retired Director of Orchestras, Parkway Central High School Orchestras
  • Clinician, lecturer, author and conductor
  • E-mail: wwcpchorch@hotmail.com
Laura Garritson Parker​​
  • Former Assistant Professor of Music
  • Principia College, Elsah, IL
  • Web Site: lauragarritsonparker.com