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SUMMARY 

Freelance percussionist and composer with over six years of experience in both fields. Assistant recording engineer, teacher, and full-time college student. 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

Louisiana State University (LSU)                                                                          Baton Rouge, LA 

B.M. in Music Composition and Percussion Performance                                     Anticipated May 2027 

Major Professors: Brett W. Dietz, Mara Gibson, Brian Nabors, Shawn Galvin                         GPA: 3.97 

Brevard Music Festival                                                                                                  Brevard, NC 

Composition Program                                                                                                                 July 2026 

Nashville Marimba Sessions                                                                                            Nashville, TN 

Lessons with Ivan Trevino                                                                                                          May 2026 

Masterclasses with Ivan Trevino, Emmanuel Sejourne, Ji Hye Jung, and Nancy Zeltsman 

EXPERIENCE 

Teaching Artist                                                                                      08/2024 – Current 

Kids’ Orchestra, Baton Rouge, LA 

• Teaching a percussion class for a nonprofit after-school music program. 

• Performing as a soloist and with small ensembles for nearby events as a representative of the organization. 

• Giving one-on-one private lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. 

Assistant Recording Engineer                       12/2023 - Current 

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 

• Record recitals and concerts for the Louisiana State University School of Music. 

• Edit, mix, and master audio inside of the Pro Tools software. 

• Manage the stage lights during performances. 

• Setting up audio equipment before the start of recitals and concerts. 

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS 

Winner, LSU Discover Day Overall, Visual & Performing Arts Category, 1st place                            2026 

Winner, LSU Discover Day Monetary, School of Music and Dramatic Arts, 1st place                 2026 

Winner, Call for Scores, Civic Orchestra of Baton Rouge                                                                 2025 

Runner-Up, LSU School of Music, Dean’s Concerto Competition                                                     2025 

Winner, Call for Scores at LSU, Hypercube                                                                                       2025 

Winner, Call for Scores at LSU, Wind Ensemble Reading Session                                                   2025 

Winner, Call for Scores at LSU, Constantinides New Music Ensemble                                             2023 

Recipient, Music Premiere Scholarship, LSU                                                                       2023-2026 

SKILLS 

• Attention to detail; interpersonal skills; composing/performing in various different styles; time management; theatrical acting. 

• Software: Cubase; Dorico; Audacity; Pro Tools; Microsoft Word. 

ENSEMBLES 

• LSU Symphony Orchestra – Scott Terrell 

• LSU Wind Ensemble – Dr. Damon Talley 

• LSU A cappella choir – Dr. Alissa Rowe 

PRIMARY TEACHERS 

• Dr. Brett William Dietz, Carolyn Mattax Professor of Percussion, Louisiana State University School of Music 

• Dr. Mara Gibson, Associate Professor of Composition, Louisiana State University School of Music 

• Shawn Galvin, Percussion Artist-in-Residence, Louisiana State University School of Music 

• Dr. Brian Nabors, Assistant Professor of Composition, Louisiana State University School of Music