1163 Mount Royal Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Ph: 616.544.0678
Cell: 616.303.0786
Summary of Qualifications
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Background includes extensive performing as a sideman in a variety of
genres in the surrounding areas as well as abroad, a strong commitment
to educating the younger generation and composer of musical literature.
Education Experience
December, 1999-December, 2001
Acoustic/Electric Bass Instructor - Marshall Music, Portage, MI
Responsibilities include educating students in the proper techniques and styles associated with the electric and acoustic bass.
Performing Ensembles
July, 2000-Present
Electric Bass, Background Vocals - Immigrant Blue (original rock band)March, 2000-June, 2000
Electric Bass, Background Vocals - Diamond & The Rough (country cover band)September 1998-December, 1999
Electric Bass - WMU Bronco Marching Band (marching band)Summers of 1997 & 1998
Electric Bass - Cedar Point Live! Entertainment (house band)
Musical Experience
Have been a familiar face in the theater since 1994. Credits include playing such musicals as: Big River (2000), Closer Than Ever (2000), Grease (1999), Crazy For You (1998), Forever Plaid (1997), Hans Christian Anderson (1996), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1995) and Little Shop of Horrors (1994).
Freelance Experience
Have been a frequent visitor to coffee shops. art galleries and restaurants around the area, with such fine musicians as: Carl Cafagna & The Creole Kitchen, Northstar Jazz, the Tim Drackert Trio, the Arlene McDaniel Trio and Panthea Hawes and the Goode Stuff.
Discography
Have recorded a number of songs at various studios in Lansing as well as Kalamazoo over the years. Currently have a website devoted to three solo albums recorded on my digital home studio.
As a sideman, have recorded albums with: Immigrant Blue, the Tim Drackert Trio, the Blue Lake International Youth Symphony Orchestra and many others.
Education
Bachelors of Arts, Art (Dec. 1999, Cum Laude)
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MIAssociate's Degree, Graphic Design (1997)
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
References
Available Upon Request