BIOGRAPHY
Born in Toledo, Ohio.
One of three children, uncle to four, godfather to one, and son to one (Dad passed away in October of 2008).
I love dogs, music, good food, friends, and just having a good time.
Currently living in Westerville, Ohio.
Attending Otterbein College and working for the Otterbein College Music Department (as a choral assistant). I will be taking students full time in the Summer of 2009, as I will be moving to a permanent residence (not a dorm).
EDUCATION
Otterbein College (Currently Enrolled)
One Otterbein College
Westerville, Ohio 43081
Anticipated Graduation- June 2011
Working for my BME in Voice. (Bachelors in Music Education: qualifies me to teach K-12 band, choral, strings, and general music)
Privately studying voice with Robert Nims (2 years)
Current Activities: (Sophomore Year)
* Concert Choir (Otterbein's elite choral group, under the direction of Dr. Gayle Walker.)
* OVE (Otterbein Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Kim Boyd)
* ACDA Chapter President
* OFMT Treasurer
* Member of OCMEA/MENC/OMEA
* Talent Scholarship Recipient
* Academic Scholarship Recipient
* Choir Assistant
Freshman Year Activities:
* Talent Scholarship Recipient
* Dean's List
* Academic Scholarship Recipient
* Camerata (vocal group under the direction of Dr. Craig Johnson)
* Collegiate Chamber Choir Singer for the Central ACDA conference in Grand Rapids, MI. (under the direction of Dr. Joseph Flummerfelt)
* Participated in the opera chorus
* Member of OCMEA/MENC/OMEA
* Member of ACDA
* Choir Assistant
Central Catholic High School
2250 Cherry St.
Toledo, Ohio 43608
Graduated May 2007- Magna Cum Laude (College Prep Diploma)
4 years in the Music Program:
3 years in the Glee Club
*Junior Year: Director's Assistant
*Senior Year: President & Director's Assistant
2 Years Marching Band
*Senior Year: President & Drum Major (Filed Commander)
2 years of Piano (Brenda Waters & Deb Barrow)
1/2 year of Theory
1/2 year of Music Appreciation
2 years of Principal Roles in Fall Play
3 years of Principal Roles in Spring Musical
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