Introduction
As soon as I picked up a clarinet in middle school, I knew I’d study music in college. I’ve completed the full lifecycle of musicianship to the point of mentoring others; from auditioning for All-State Band and UMKC Conservatory, studying Music Education and Clarinet performance; performing a full graduate-level Clarinet recital, performing in chamber and full ensembles, to finally developing a small clarinet studio of first-time auditioners for All-District band and performers at solo & ensemble competition. The studio also included a beginner clarinet player of about 10 years old. These students grew immensely in the four semesters we worked together; my sophomore made the All-District alternate band and a “1” rating at solo & ensemble; my freshman received a “2” rating.
Education
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UMKC Conservatory
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August 2017 / December 2021 (one year off)
BA in Music
Studied Music Education and Clarinet Performance for three years; COVID interrupted my degree, I took a year off, and returned in the fall of 2021 for one semester to finish with a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Experience
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Base Academy of Music
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August 2024 - July 2026
Woodwind Instructor
Weekly lessons for students learning piano, oboe, flute, clarinet, and saxophone. Taught students
from age 5 to 18. Multiple students went to District Solo & Ensemble competition for the first time,
one earning a “1” rating and going to State.
