D.M.A. (K-12 Music Education Certification Candidate), Western Michigan University
B.A. (Elementary Education), Michigan State University

My specific fields of study are in Trombone Performance and Teaching and Music History.

Honorable Mention, WMU Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, 2010.
MSU Symphony Orchestra Performance Scholarship, 2010

I am most passionate about CU Brass.  Students can expect a God-centered focus to work and life, a variety of quality literature and a commitment to excellence in performance in my classes.

Cultivate your God-given ability to perform and teach music for His glory in whatever direction that may lead.

I am happily married to my wife, Joani, who works as a Speech & Language teacher in Hopkins. I have a daughter, Becca (6) and a son, Micah (4). We have two dogs, Zeke and Sunny and a bunny named, Velvet.

In my spare time, I enjoy camping, swimming, biking and learning new songs on the guitar.

I admire Doug Yeo, a professional trombonist who is well known in wordly circles, yet maintains a strong testimony for Christ - which is what I also hope to emulate.

"Truly I say unto you, He who hears my words and believe Him who sent me has eternal life. He shall not be condemned, but has passed from death to life."  John 5:24

My favorite thing so far is the opportunity to make music with fellow believers to glorify the Lord!