Originally started a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. I have completed all but the student teaching and two general education courses. I've also completed all music requirements for a Flute Performance concentration except for two recitals and a pedagogy class. As I work on my Masters in Wind Conducting I plan to finish the requirements for Flute Performance as a Post Bachelor as well as a certificate in Orchestral Studies.
Emphasis in Conducting and Flute Performance.
Coursework in Music Theory: Theory 1-4 General Techniques, Analytical Techniques, Counterpoint, Special Topics: Stravinsky Analysis, Schenkerian Analysis.
Coursework in Vocal Techniques and Musical Theater: Vocal Pedagogy, Pit Musician for local choirs and musicals, Orchestral Musician accompanying WSU Choral Union.
Coursework in Music History: World, Early, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century-contemporary.
Coursework in Music Education: Introduction to Instrumental Education, General Music Education, Woodwinds Methods, Strings Methods, Brass Methods, Percussion Methods, Instrumental Methods in Schools 1-2, Conducting 1-2.
Coursework in Private Instruction:
4 years private flute lessons with Laura Larson.
3 years private flute/piccolo lessons with Sharon Sparrow.
2 years private piano lessons with Robert Conway.
4 years private conducting lessons with Doug Bianchi.
1 semester private conducting lessons with Kypros Markou.
1 semester private clarinet lesson with Donald Platter.
1 semester private violin lesson with Laura Roeloefs.