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I began my musical career on bass clarinet. In doing so, I truly developed an appreciation for the deep rich sounds that the instrument could create. This, paired with a really passionate middle school band director, helped to create a hunger for music making within me. During my time in undergraduate studies at Shenandoah Conservatory, where I studied under Garrick Zoeter, I received Honorable Mention in the Student Soloist Competition in 2021. I also regularly performed in multiple ensembles including; The Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra, The Wind Ensemble, various chamber groups, the Clarinet Choir as well as singing in The Harambee Gospel Choir. Upon graduating from Shenandoah University, I spent the early summer of 2023 touring the major cities in Argentina performing Gustav Mahler’s glorious Symphony No. 5. 

 

I earned my Master’s degree in Instrumental Arts at Bard Conservatory studying under David Krakauer, and Pascual Martínez. During my time at Bard, I had the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall with the Bard Chinese Ensemble, engage in music education outreach programs in the surrounding area and collaborate with my peers on numerous chamber projects. 

 

I  am also a part-time preschool music teacher who loves sharing my passion for music in the classroom. In my free time, I can be found catching up on my favorite tv series or enjoying time with friends!