I have a Bachelor's in Music Education from the University of West Georgia where I studied clarinet privately, but also participated in the flute ensemble, clarinet choir, jazz band, and saxophone ensemble.

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While I do still enjoy performing with various groups, I also love to teach! I have had students starting in beginning band to adults who purchased an instrument because they wanted to try something new. It's never too late to start!

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University of West Georgia Ensembles

2005 - 2007

Clarinet Choir - Eb and Bb Clarinet

 

2006

Symphonic Band - Oboe

 

2006 - 2007

Flute Choir

 

2006 - 2010

Wind Symphony - Principal Clarinet

The Sound that Lights the South (UWG Marching Band)

 

2007 - 2008

Jazz Ensemble - Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone

 

2009 - 2010

Saxophone Ensemble - Alto Saxophone

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Other Ensembles

2011

Clarinet Choir - Director

 

2013

Avenue Q Orchestra Pit

 

2013

Once on This Island Orchestra Pit

 

2014 - Present

Tara Winds

Tara Winds Clarinet Choir

 

2015

Side Show Orchestra Pit

 

2016

Big River Orchestra Pit

 

Instructional Experience

2006

South Cobb High School beginner band clinician - clarinet

 

2006 - 2010

UWG Marching Band Staff

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2007

Villa Rica High School clarinet instructor

King Music Store woodwind instructor

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2008

East Hall High School clarinet and flute instructor

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2009 - 2012

North Paulding High School clarinet and saxophone instructor

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2011 - Present

Paulding Music Center woodwind and piano instructor

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2012

Starr's Mill High School woodwind instructor​

 

2014

Northgate High School clarinet instructor

Bowdon High School flute and clarinet instructor

 

2014 - 2016

Lessons in Your Home woodwind instructor

 

2014 - Present

Atlanta School of Musical Arts woodwind and piano instructor