Student accomplishments
Collegiate Schools
University of Iowa
Trumpet Ensembles
Competed in the semi and quarter-final rounds of the National Trumpet Competition (2017 & 2018)
Performed as prelude ensembles at the International Trumpet Guild Conferences in (2017 & 2018)
Elizabeth Folkers (non-major trumpet)
Performed solos at trumpet studio seminars (2017)
Public Schools
High School (grades 9-12)
Scout Howard (trumpet)
Earned a trumpet chair in TMEA Region 18 District & Region Bands (2019)
Kaden Glover, Gabriel Mesa, & Scout Howard (trumpet trio)
Advanced to state finals for TMEA solo & ensemble competition (2019)
Shayla Karahasan (trumpet)
Earned a trumpet chair in TMEA Region 26 District & Region Bands (2019)
Breanna McGhee (trumpet)
Received highest score in trumpet auditions for PMEA District 3 Band (2015)
Earned a chair in PMEA Region II Band (2015)
Performed a recital at the IUP Community Music School (2014)
Middle School (grades 6-8)
Kate Calder (trumpet)
Advanced to the National Trumpet Competition Semi-Finals - Junior Solo division (2019/2020)
Earned a trumpet chair in TMEA Region 32 District & Region Bands (2019)
Raleigh Miller (trumpet)
Advanced to the National Trumpet Competition Semi-Finals - Junior Solo division (2020/2021)
Earned a trumpet chair in TMEA Region 26 District & Region Bands (2019)
Chase Fisher (trumpet)
Earned a trumpet chair in TMEA Region 32 District & Region Bands (2018)
Brendan Bosworth (trumpet)
Earned a trumpet chair in TMEA District 18 District & Region Bands (2018)
Elementary School (grades k-5)
Ethan Tullis & Evan Tullis (trumpet)
Featured soloists in Homer Center Elementary School Spring Band Concert (2016)
Performed a duo piece at IUP Community Music School Spring Recital (2016)
Performed individual solos at IUP Community Music School Spring Recital (2015)
Performed with Homer Center High School Marching Band (2015)
Christian Garabo (piano)
Performed a piano solo at Lopatcong Elementary School talent show (2012)
Student videos
Since January, I have been working with my middle school students on learning how to play in a trumpet ensemble. Chamber music is an invaluable part of a musician's education. A number of them were working towards a performance in May, but due to COVID-19, plans changed. I assigned a number of my students the task of recording remotely their parts for each piece assigned. Below is a video playlist of my 3 virtual trumpet ensemble projects.