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Nov, 2021 - PresentHerbie Hancock Institute of Jazz
Teaching the Institutes "Jazz In The Classroom" curriculum to elementary, middle and high school students in the Los Angeles area. Focusing on understanding what jazz is, jazz history, jazz theory and how to play jazz music.
Tarantino Live
Aug, 2021 - PresentFor the Record
Performing in this For the Record production of Tarantino LIVE at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood, CA.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jul, 2019 - Dec, 2019Stephen Sondheim Theatre
Playing the Reed 1 book in the pit orchestra for the Broadway production of Beautiful. Instruments I perform on include: Alto & Tenor Saxophones, Flute, Alto Flute, and Oboe.
The Cher Show
Dec, 2018 - Aug, 2019Neil Simon Theatre
Performing in the pit orchestra for the Broadway production of The Cher Show in New York City. Instruments performed on include: Oboe, Flute, Clarinet, Tenor & Baritone Saxophone.
Kinky Boots
Mar, 2018 - Jun, 2019Al Hirschfeld Theatre
Performing in the pit orchestra for the Broadway production of Kinky Boots in NYC. Instruments include Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute!
Elf: The Christmas Musical
Nov, 2017 - Jan, 2018Broadway National Tour
Performing in the Broadway production of Elf on Reed 3 which includes: Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, and Flute.
Lead Alto Saxophone
Jan, 2017 - PresentEyal Vilner Big Band
Playing Lead Alto Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute as a member of this amazing 17 piece big band reminiscent of the Swing Era. Recently just toured in Israel with the band for my first visit to the Middle East. Come hear us live in NYC!
Holiday Inn (Reed 2)
Sep, 2016 - Jan, 2017Roundabout Theatre Company
Playing saxophone, flute and clarinet on the Broadway production of this show in NYC.
Tuck Everlasting (Reed 1)
Apr, 2016 - May, 2016Broadhurst Theatre
Performing the Reed 1 book on the Broadway production of this show in NYC.
Big Fish (Reed 1)
Mar, 2016 - Apr, 2016Little Red Schoolhouse/Elizabeth Irwin School
Performing in the production of Big Fish on piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone.
Les Miserables (Reed 1)
Dec, 2015 - Dec, 2015Sandbox Theater
Paying flute, clarinet and saxophone in this production at the Sandbox Theater in Mamaroneck, NY.
A Christmas Story (Reed 2)
Nov, 2015 - Jan, 2016Papermill Playhouse
Performing the Reed 2 book at the Papermill Playhouse in NJ for this production.
Cafe Society Swing (Reed 1)
Nov, 2014 - Jan, 201559E59 Theater and The Copasetic Foundation
Playing alto saxophone and clarinet in this fabulous production that tells the story of Cafe Society, a historic club the was a pivotal launching and point and home for many musicians such as Count Basie, Lena Horne, and Billie Holiday.
Smokey Joe's Cafe (Reed 1)
Nov, 2014 - Dec, 2014New Jersey City University Productions
Playing tenor and baritone saxophones in this musically exciting production in Jersey City, NJ.
Little Fish (Reed 1)
Mar, 2014 - Mar, 2014Gallatin Theatre Troupe
Playing tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute and sopranino recorder in Michael John LaChiusa's musical "Little Fish".
Three Little Birds (Reed 1)
Feb, 2014 - Feb, 2014Adventure Theatre MTC
Playing woodwinds in Bob Marley's musical for children entitled "Three Little Birds" at the New Victory Theater at 47th and Broadway in NYC.
Fiddler On The Roof (Reed 1)
Feb, 2014 - Feb, 2014Riverdale Repertory Company
The Mystery Of Edwin Drood (Reed 1)
Feb, 2014 - Mar, 2014Riverdale Repertory Company
All Shook Up (Reed 1)
Jan, 2014 - Feb, 2014Riverdale Rising Stars
Pajama Game (Reed 1)
May, 2013 - Jun, 2013Riverdale Rising Stars
Young Frankenstein: The Musical (National Tour, Reed 1)
Aug, 2011 - May, 2012NetWorks Presentations LLC.
Saxophonist
Dec, 2010 - Aug, 2011Princess Cruises
Editor
Mar, 2009 - Jul, 2017Publishing company
Edit and prepare scores and parts for printing and publication. Score range from original works composed for chamber groups, wind ensemble, full orchestra and big band.
Education
Bachelors of Music, Jazz Studies
Sep, 2005 - May, 2009Purchase College Conservatory of Music
Master of Music, Multiple Woodwind Performance
Sep, 2014 - May, 2016New Jersey City University
Certifications
Teacher Training
Nov, 2021Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz
Teacher training session with the Institutes vice president of Jazz Education, Dr. JB Dyas focusing on how to teach the institutes curriculum tailored for teaching young students how to play jazz.
Saxophone Repair Power Course
Mar, 2023COIMIT
Week-long intensive in Castle Rock, CO focused on the ins and outs of saxophone repair. Areas covered include corking, padwork, adjusting keyword, overhaul, dent work and more!
Awards
Theodore Presser Award
Mar, 2009The Presser Foundation
Music, Dance, Theatre Scholarship
Feb, 2016MDT Department Head, New Jersey City University
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Jan, 2014The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
American Federation of Musicians
Aug, 2015A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.
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