Biographical Information
Education
B.M. Eastman School of Music student of David K. VanHoesan (1969-73)
Graduate study University of Buffalo student of Nelson Dayton 1975
M.M. University of Michigan student of Hugh Cooper (1977-1980)
Music Fellowship recipient, Northwestern University 1994
Fulbright Memorial Scholarship (Japan) recipient 2004
Teaching Experience
Williamsville HS, Williamsville, NY 1973-77 band director
Moanalua HS, Honolulu, HI 1977-87 band director
Iolani School, Honolulu, HI 1987-2009 band director
MidPacific Institute, Honolulu, HI 2009-2013 band director
University of Hawaii lecturer 2014 woodwind methods
Private bassoon instruction for more than 40 years
Performing Experience
On call musician for Honolulu Symphony, Maui Symphony, Royal Hawaiian Band
Professional Associations
Oahu Band Directors Association
Hawaii Music Educators Association
American School Band Directors Association
International Double Reed Society