Résumé

Below is my expanded résumé. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or would like to learn more about me.

Experience

Professional Violinist and Music Teacher

  • 2013-present
  • Performs at weddings in Asheville, Linville, Blowing Rock, Boone, Hickory, West Jefferson, et al.
  • Soloist - Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies Holocaust Symposium concert
  • Chancellor's House reception musician - Appalachian State Univeristy
  • Teach 40+ students violin, piano, and music theory

Graduate Assistant // Appalachian State University

  • Performed in one musical and four operas
  • Oversaw first violin sectionals for the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra
  • Conducted excerpts from significant works in small orchestral settings
  • Sight-read in orchestra and audition settings
  • Soloist for studio and master classes
  • Performed from memory in solo and small ensemble settings

Hayes School of Music Ensemble Performer // Appalachian State University

  • 2017-2018
  • Member of the Hayes Piano Quartet and String Trio
  • Selected by Dr. Nancy Bargerstock, Professor of Violin

Personal Caregiver

  • 2017-2018
  • Provided medical and household care for an elderly widow

Education

Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance

Hayes School of Music // Appalachian State University - Boone, NC

  • May 2019 // 3.88 GPA
  • Principal Second Violinist of the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra (2019)
  • Assistant Concertmaster of the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra (2018)
  • Concertmaster of the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra (2017)
  • Master class and "side-by-side" performance with the North Carolina Symphony

Honors

Honors and Awards

  • Recipient of the American String Teachers Association Certificate Advancement // Program Level 10, with honors

Appalachian State University

  • Hayes School of Music Excellence Scholarship
  • Whitener Orchestral Scholarship
  • Appalachian Symphony Orchestra Principal Second Violinist (2019)
  • Appalachian Symphony Orchestra Assistant Concertmaster (2018)
  • Appalachian Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster (2017-2018)

Involvement

Pioneer Christian Hospital // Republic of Congo

  • Volunteer
  • Helped with physical therapy, wound care, missionary assistance, and teaching

Alliance Bible Fellowship // Boone, NC

  • Worship leader
  • Childcare volunteer

Community Involvement

  • Performed for Pioneer Christian Hospital fundraiser - raised $2,300+
  • Performed in assisted living facilities for resident entertainment

References

Dr. Nancy Bargerstock

Dr. Mélisse Brunet

Dr. Eric Koontz

Dr. Reeves Shulstad

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