 HOMETOWN: Des Moines, Iowa
UNI DEGREE: Bachelor of Music in Performance (Trumpet) with a minor in Jazz Studies, May 2009 ADDITIONAL DEGREE: Pursuing a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory, expected May 2011 EMAIL: CURRENT RESIDENCE: San Francisco, CA OCCUPATION: Professional musician and student GREATEST PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: I really enjoyed playing The Planets with the Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony. I love the piece and it was one of my first experiences playing with a professional orchestra. The artwork and video that had been prepared by Gary Kelley was really cool, and it added another level of depth to the piece - I had a great time! STRANGEST PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: I have a few... 1) A five hour trumpet trio gig on New Years Eve - A chop killer, plus I don't think there are five hours of trumpet trio repertoire! 2) The Adventureland Band! Playing Chameleon non-stop while wearing an afro wig in 90 degree weather is bound to be interesting. Add Noah Alvarado into the mix and well... enough said. (Hey Noah!... Chameleon 4 life!!) 3) Trumpet free-jazz duets in front of Walgreens at 3 am UNI TRUMPET STUDIO MEMORIES: There was a great feeling of camaraderie in the trumpet studio when I came to UNI. I have never had such a great time playing and hanging out with a group of trumpet players!!! | 
