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Musical Background

Clarinet: 19 years playing experience; 11 years teaching experience

Additionally skilled in Flute and Saxophone

Clarinet Instructors

Anthony Gigliotti: Former principle of the Philadelphia Orchestra for 47 years,

Former Clarinet Professor: Peabody Conservatory, Temple University, Curtis Institute

Steven Barta: Principle of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Wind Quintet,

Clarinet Professor: Peabody Conservatory

Edward Palanker: Clarinet and bass clarinet of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Candlelight Chamber Music Series,

Clarinet Professor: Peabody Conservatory, Professor Emeritus: Towson University

Paul Green: Principle clarinet of Miami City Ballet Orchestra, Atlantic Classical Orchestra,

Boca Raton Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Clarinet Professor: Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University

Dr. George Sparks: Clarinet Professor and Dean of Florida Atlantic University School of Music

Degrees Earned

Bachelor of Music in clarinet performance from Florida Atlantic University (99)

Master of Music in clarinet performance from Peabody Conservatory (01)

Professional Performance and Teaching Experience

-Adjunct Clarinet Instructor at Harford Community College (06-present)

-Private instructor of clarinet, flute and sax for 10 years including; private home studio, Maryland Conservatory of

  Music, Notre Dame Preparatory, Musician’s Institute of Baltimore, A.R.T.I~S.T., CCBC Essex Continuing Ed and

  former instructor at Towson University Preparatory, Chesapeake Center for the Arts, Loyola Blakefield and Mars

-Instrumental group instructor with the Instrumental Music Program of Baltimore in Catholic Schools (02-08)

-Clarinet Adjudicator for Anne Arundel County Solo and Ensemble Festival 2004

-Clarinetist for Arioso; professional woodwind/reed trio (www.Arioso.us)

-Clarinetist for Quintaero; professional woodwind quintet; performed at the Music is Magic Concert,

  aired on television December 2005 (www.Quintaero.us)

-Clarinet, Flute and Sax for Cockpit in Court (CCBC) shows "Meet me in St. Louis" (2004) and "Music Man" (2006);

Mount Saint Joseph shows "Damn Yankees" (2006) and "Into the Woods" (2007)

- Faculty clarinetist for Maryland Conservatory of Music Chamber Orchestra

-Active substitute clarinet for Chesapeake Winds Quintet

-Former substitute for Florida Philharmonic, Symphony of the Americas, Boca Pops, Gold Coast

  Opera and member of the Florida Wind Symphony

-Former guest woodwind clinician at Florida Youth Conservatory, Henderson School, North Broward Preparatory,

Pimlico Middle, and Baltimore Lutheran

Solo Performance Experience

-Performed in faculty concerts for Towson University, CCBC Essex and Maryland Conservatory

 (aired on television) in 2004

-Performed a concerto concert with the FAU University Wind Ensemble in 1998

-Performed as a guest artist for All County Music performer’s showcase in 1998

College Ensembles and Organizations

-Assistant Principle Clarinet of the North Carolina School of the Arts(NCSA) Europe Touring

  Summer Festival Orchestra and Peabody Symphony Orchestra               

-Principle Clarinet of Peabody Camerata Chamber Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra,

  Wind Ensemble and Mixolydian Winds Chamber Ensemble at FAU

-Two time member of the Intercollegiate Honors Band of the state of Florida

-Member of the Collegiate Music Educators National Conference (CMENC) and Mu Phi Epsilon

High School Achievements

-Superior ratings at Solo and Ensemble at district and state levels and two superior with

distinction ratings at state level

-Who's Who Among American High School Students recipient due to musical accomplishments