About

I perform on alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone with the Spring Garden Band of York— the fourth oldest continuously active bands in the United States. I also offer private saxophone lessons on a limited basis. If you’re interested in lessons or would like more information, feel free to get in touch. Currently, I study saxophone under the guidance of Prof. Ryan Kauffman. In the past, I’ve studied saxophone with Brian Wise, Curt Sipe, Steve Fieldhouse, Bob Hoch, and John Gouker.

Awards and Recognition

  • NAfME All-National Honor Band, Baritone Saxophone (2011)
    successfully auditioned to be the sole baritone saxophonist in the All-National Honor Band; a band comprised of the “most musically talented high school students in the United States”

  • John Philip Sousa Award, Red Lion Area Senior High School (2011)
    awarded to one student per year in recognition of superior musicianship, dependability, loyalty, and cooperation

  • Modern Music Masters (Tri-M) Honor Society, Red Lion Area Senior High School
    As president of the Tri-M Honor Society, I led a chapter dedicated to promoting music within the school and the broader community.

  • Red Lion Performing Arts Coterie
    I was selected for the Red Lion Performing Arts Coterie, reflecting active participation in musical and creative arts.

Previous Ensembles

Instrumental

  • Golden Eagle Community Band, Baritone Saxophone

  • West Chester University Marching Band, Alto Saxophone

  • West Chester University Statesman Jazz Band, Baritone Saxophone

  • Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Band, Baritone Saxophonist

  • Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region V Band, Baritone Saxophone

  • Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District Band, Baritone Saxophone

  • York County Honor Band

  • Red Lion Area Senior High School Concert Band, Clarinet

  • Red Lion Area Senior High School Jazz Band, Baritone and Alto Saxophones

  • Red Lion Area Senior High School Marching Band, Drum Major, Baritone Saxophone

  • Red Lion Area Senior High School Mixed Chorus, Piano Accompanist

  • Red Lion Area Senior High School Orchestra, Bass Clarinet

  • Red Lion Area Senior High School Pep Band, Baritone Saxophone

  • Red Lion Area Senior High School Stage Band, Baritone Saxophone

  • Red Lion Area Senior High School Symphonic Band, Baritone Saxophone

Vocal

  • West Chester University Mastersingers

  • West Chester University Men’s Chorus

  • Princeton Theological Seminary Chapel Choir

  • First United Methodist Church of Mount Holly, NJ Choir

  • Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region V Chorus

  • Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 7 Chorus

  • York County Honors Choir

  • Red Lion Area Senior High School Concert Choir

  • Red Lion Area Senior High School Madrigal Choir

  • Red Lion Area Senior High School Show Choir

Opera/Theatre

  • West Chester University Opera Theatre

  • Red Lion Area Senior High School All-School Musical