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I'm a native of Maine, with conducting, education, and performance degrees from Southern Maine and Western Michigan. My wife Rhonda (piano instructor at ɫ���� and privately) and I have three wonderful children, Robin, Evan, and Jane. I’m fortunate to teach high brass lessons, conduct classes, and several academic classes, as well as to conduct and lead the ɫ���� band program. Professionally, I've enjoyed performing as principal trumpet for the MVCO and BMSO and serving as conductor for these and many other ensembles. Outside of my profession, I enjoy hiking & photography.

At the ɫ����, I teach all areas of percussion including applied lessons, percussion methods, percussion ensemble, and steel band. Additionally, I'm fortunate to teach a number of other courses including Orchestration and Arranging, Music Technology, The Music Professional, and Improvisation.

I currently teach elementary music methods and work as the course director for the ɫ����’s Orff-Schulwerk and Kodály courses. I also teach elementary music at Fort Lincoln Elementary in Mandan, ND. I finished my Kodály certification in 2012 and my Orff-Schulwerk certification in 2016. I hold bachelor's degrees in vocal music education and audio production from Minnesota State University, Moorhead. In addition, I received a Master of Arts in Music Education from the University of Iowa in 2011. My passion comes from the students. I want to give my students the best start to their careers in music education.

I am a professional conductor, organist/church musician, and educator; I am grateful to be able to combine these passions into a career. Originally from Texas, I have now been in the Midwest for about 15 years. In addition to conducting and teaching, I am the organist and member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bismarck and teach organ for the Bismarck Diocese. I'm an avid runner and triathlete and a volunteer dog walker at Central Dakota Humane Society.

I teach applied piano lessons and music theory at the ɫ����. I've had the pleasure of presenting guest masterclasses and coaching chamber music at universities and music festivals across the United States. Teaching students of all levels, from beginners to professionals, has been a rewarding journey. I'm proud to say that my students have achieved remarkable success, winning international competitions and securing spots in prestigious colleges and graduate programs. I always strive to inspire my students to cherish their passion for music, find joy in their art, and guide them toward reaching their musical goals.

At the ɫ����, I teach applied lessons for saxophone, clarinet, and flute, as well as coach chamber groups in those areas. I remain active as a performer and enjoy working with students of all levels and abilities. In addition to woodwind studies, I am also the director for the jazz studies offerings at ɫ����, including directing the jazz ensembles and combos, teaching jazz improvisation, and coordinating our annual Uɫ���� Jazz Festival.

I am a soprano, educator, and director with over 15 years of experience in pedagogy and opera production. My teaching has taken me to institutions across the United States, where I have presented master classes, coached ensembles, and directed fully staged operas and scenes from Così fan tutte, La Bohème, and La Cenerentola. At the ɫ����, I work with undergraduate and graduate voice majors, guiding students to success in competitions and on professional stages. My performance career spans the United States, Canada, Italy, and Austria, including Carnegie Hall, St. James United Church in Montréal, and Opera San José.

Hello! I am a Bismarck-based, professional oboist and educator. I specialize in double reeds, with oboe being my primary instrument. I am the principal oboist with the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra, Missouri Valley Chamber Orchestra, Bismarck-Mandan Wind Ensemble, and Duo Inpertio. I have a busy and active studio with students who continually place competitively in honor bands, festivals, and competitions. I enjoy volunteering my musical gifts at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, singing and playing oboe in the Cathedral Choir.

At the ɫ����, I teach applied low brass and direct the “Blue Crew” Pep Band. It is a pleasure to serve the students of the ɫ���� through hands-on experience in the classroom and meaningful performances on the stage.

I have a deep passion for music and its special capacity to affect the human soul.  My career has been built on my desire to encourage and develop my students’ musical gifts—all within and supported by a strong and intentional community.  I seek to reveal the elements of truth, beauty, and goodness through sacred choral music, mingling the composer’s artistry with a sincere and intentional expression of the text, so that our singing transcends simple music and becomes prayer.

It is essential in our world that singers recognize, experience, and create beauty within it.  Studies show that singing daily—particularly in community—strengthens musicians physically, intellectually, and spiritually.  The choral art is best celebrated by singers knowing that they are part of something bigger than themselves. It is beautiful. That's the kind of experience I want to provide my students and share with our community.