ABOUT

For six years, I served as the inaugural Percussion Caption Head and Arranger at Battle High School (Columbia, MO) and its feeder middle school. Here I learned the value of combining composition, education and performance to create a meaningful experience for my students. I understand that these three components must work together to take an idea and turn it into a successful performance. Instead of focusing on medals and trophies, I focus on personal growth and how excellence in design can translate to excellence in performers.

I create music that allows teachers to give their students meaningful band experiences.

I'M A COMPOSER, ARRANGER AND SOUND DESIGNER BASED IN MCKINNEY, TEXAS.

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to have many opportunities to share my talents and continue learning. I’ve received multiple awards from the University of Missouri New Music Initiative, performed as a member of the 2009 Macy’s Great American Marching Band and performed as a front ensemble member of Gateway Indoor in 2015. I’ve composed, arranged and designed for percussion, marching band and contemporary chamber ensembles. I received an Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Columbia College and spent two years studying Composition at the University of Missouri before pursuing a full-time career as a Firefighter and Paramedic.

Currently, I am the staff arranger and sound designer for Battle High School. I am a percussion instructor in the Plano (TX) Independent School District. I also maintain freelance jobs as an arranger and sound designer for marching bands throughout the U.S.