About Me.
To make a long story short, I was born and raised in Nashville. I still live within the surrounding Nashville area, so I have seen Nashville go from simple to silly to crazy!
I currently judge Fall marching band percussion within TN, and indoor percussion for ETPAA, SCGC, ADLA, AIA and CWEA. I have also taught middle school band for at least 9 years.
Beyond judging and teaching, I play with my band called Nightingale and work on strengthening my Star Wars knowledge.
Experience
2021-Present
Nashville African-American Wind Symphony
Percussionist
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2020-Present
Metro-Nashville Public Schools
Middle School Band Director:
Teaching Instrumental Music in Grades 5-8
2014-Present
Starbright Players
Music Director:
Teaching vocals to ages 7 - 18, conducting shows, and hiring musicians for musical productions
2017-2020
Maury County Public Schools
Middle School Band Director:
Teaching Instrumental Music in Grades 6-8
Teaching General Music in Grade 5
2013-2017
Franklin Special School District
Middle School Band Director:
Teaching Instrumental Music and General Music in Grades 5 - 6
2011-2019
Music City Drum Corps
Percussion Staff; Percussion Caption Head:
Served as a Snare Tech
Promoted to Battery Tech
Promoted to Percussion Caption Head
2002 - 2005
Music City Mystique
Snare Drummer
Won World Title in 2004
Education
2018-2021
Trevecca Nazarene University
Master's in Educational Leadership
Administrator License (ILL) earned with passing score
2008-2012
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor's in Music Education
Major in Music
Minor in Secondary Education