Extensive Resume
Education
2004
University of Maine, OronoBachelor of Music in Music Education
Trumpet Concentration
Work Experience
2006 - Present
M.S.A.D. #42Instrumental Music Teacher
Instrumental Music Teacher for students in grades 5-12. Serve on the District Leadership Team and the Technology Committee. I am also responsible for the pep band that performs at a majority of varsity boys and girls home basketball games. Lastly, I DJ various school dances that take place during the school year.
2013 - Present
M.S.A.D. #42Technology Director
Coordinate and maintain the entire technology department. I draft and implement a $80,000 district technology budget. I maintain all district hardware which includes Windows desktops, macOS laptops & desktops, iOS & Android devices, the network, school filter, email systems, and support classroom teachers and students on any of their technology needs. I also run and maintain the live-steaming of various school events throughout the school-year.
1997 - Present
Private Trumpet InstructorIndividual Lessons
One-one private trumpet lessons with students ranging in age from 7 - 36. • Established & enhanced students’ instrumental solos; ranging from level 1 – level 5.
2004 - 2006
Avon & Geneseo Central SchoolSubstitute Teacher
Substitute for Music K-12, Grades 6 -12 in All Subjects & Special Education.
2003 - 2004
Old Town School DistrictMusic Teacher
Taught a 6th-grade music appreciation class. Developed and implemented a curriculum that fulfilled students music requirement through completion of lesson objectives that incorporated Maine Learning Results. Established & maintained performing groups to play for school functions. Fostered a mentoring atmosphere for students in special education. Created & implemented behavioral modifications for students with emotional & behavioral disabilities.
2003 - 2004
Old Town School DistrictPercussion Instructor
Instructed grade 3-12 students in weekly percussion lessons. Successfully coordinated & directed sectionals for the elementary, middle, and high school bands.
2003
University of Maine, OronoMaine Junior & Senior Youth Music Camp (MSYM) Instructor
Auditioned students for concert and jazz bands. Concert Band Manager Responsibilities at each rehearsal included; attendance, discipline, music distribution, appropriate set-up, and seating placement. Coached the brass quintet and Head Trumpet Instructor initiating sectionals for band music and basic trumpet skills. Daily dorm duties and teaching general music classes. Designed and created classes and class material for conducting, history of brass instruments, and music theory.
Additional Responsibilities
2008 - Present
M.S.A.D. #42Varsity Golf Coach
I have coached the Central Aroostook Varsity Golf Team that includes students in grades 9-12. In addition to coaching responsibilities I have been active in the youth development programs in our area.
2009 - 2022
M.S.A.D. #42Varsity Girls/Boys Volleyball Coach
The volleyball teams practice about 3 weeks in-between the basketball and baseball/softball seasons. Each team competes in a one-day tournament.
Performance Experience
2007 - Present
University of Maine at Presque Isle Community BandTrumpet
A local community concert band consisting of university students and local community members.
2007 - Present
Northern Maine Chamber Society OrchestraTrumpet & Conductor
A local community orchestra consisting of students and adults from Northern Maine.
2017 - Present
Star City SyndicateTrumpet
A Presque Isle band consisting of 18 local musicians that plays music ranging from Motown, oldies, and contemporary music.
1996 - Present
Bugler’s Across AmericaTaps Bugler
A nationwide organization that organizers buglers to play at military funerals when a military trumpet player is not available.
2004 - 2006
Honeoye-Falls Community Concert Band1st Trumpet
A Rochester, NY based community band consisting of local community members.
2004 - 2006
Avon Symphony OrchestraPrincipal Trumpet
A Rochester, NY area community orchestra consisting of residents living in the town of Avon and the surrounding area.
1998 - 2004
University of Maine, OronoTrumpet
Performed with Concert Brass Choir, was a founding member of the University of Maine Brass Quintet, performed with the concert band and symphonic band. Involved with the sports band program by participating with the Screamin’ Black Bears Pep Band and the Marching Band. During my senior year, I was the assistant conductor of the Screamin’ Black Bears Pep Band. I was also the principal trumpet player in the school orchestra.
2004
University of Maine, OronoPremiere of Sonata for Trumpet & Piano
Maine State Premiere of the Robert J. Bradshaw Sonata for Trumpet & Piano
2003
Avon Central School DistrictFeatured Trumpet Soloist
Features trumpet soloist as an Alumni at the annual spring band concert.
2002 - 2003
Bangor High SchoolLead Trumpet
Lead trumpet in the high school musical production of Les Miserables.
1999 - 2002
Local ChurchesFeatured Trumpet Soloist
Featured trumpet soloist at a number of Rochester, NY area churches.
2000 - 2001
Queen City Big BandTrumpet
Part of the trumpet section for a big band that played shows in the Bangor, ME area.