BM: Music Education Instrumental major, choral minor
1970, Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Diploma of Fine Arts
Symphonic Band Conducting and Literature
1987, The University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, CA
Masters of Music
Conducting
1989, Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TZ
Certification: Arizona Secondary and Elementary
Classes taught at Hamilton H.S:
Jazz Band
Marching Band
Symphonic Band
Orchestra
Total Years Teaching Experience: 15
Years at Hamilton: 7
5 Years at Southeastern Lousisian University, Hammond, LA
3 Years at Coronado High School, Scottsdale, AZ
Other Activities:
Member of CUSD Band Curriculum Committee,
Member of HHS Teacher Assistance Team
Member, American Bandmaster's Association
Member, Music Educators National Conference
Member, Arizona Music Educators Association
Member, Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association
Philosophy: Instill in students the desire to perform music at the highest possible level of achievement, continue performing music beyond the high school level as a member of a community band, college band or professional band.
Awards and Honors:
US Army Civilian Recognition Award, The National Society of High School Scholars Education of Distinction