Teaching at IMC
This will be my 7th year (9th if you count the Zoom or On the Road years) teaching at the International Music Camp. I’ll be up there Week 1 and 2, teaching clarinet sectionals, masterclasses, and coaching chamber music.
NACWPI Conference
Premiered Jonathan Russell’s new work Sqwonklets with SDSU clarinet professor, Michael Walsh.
Faculty Recital at VCSU
First faculty recital at a new school! Was honored to share the stage with my new colleagues, performing Michael Lowenstern’s Ten Children No. 15.
New Gig
After a year of teaching middle school band and general music at DMS, I am getting back into teaching higher education. Happy to announce that I have accepted the position of Assistant Professor of Woodwind at Valley City State University.
Got published in The Clarinet
Despite taking WAY too long to finally get around to finish this project, it was really enjoyable to work on and crosses being published in The Clarinet journal off of my bucket list!
As someone that frequently programs recitals with unaccompanied pieces using extended techniques, I am often asked for suggestions for solo repertoire that could serve as a starting point for someone interested in this genre. My go-to suggestion has always been Excursions for A Clarinet by Ronald Caravan. This article includes an interview with the composer about the piece and tips for performing some of the extended techniques.
Low ClarinetFest 2025
It was great to share music that I had commissioned to the world! Recital featuring Beyond Winter by Lindsey Wiehl (new version for bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, and piano), Heron by Lisa Bost, and the second movement of Eric Mandat’s Higher Ground: II. Underground.