Doctor of Musical Arts 
Boston University, Boston MA 2010
Master of Music
University of North Carolina-Greensboro 1985
Bachelor of Music
University of Northern Colorado-Greeley 1981
Principal Teachers
David Hebert – Professor, Boston University
Gregg Carroll – Associate Professor, UNC-Greensboro
Kent Williams – Associate Professor, UNC-Greensboro
Cort McClaren – Associate Professor, UNC-Greensboro
Darrel Goes – Associate Professor, UNC-Greeley
Leigh Howard Stevens – Artist, New York City
John Baldwin – Professor, BSU
Master Classes
Keiko Abe – East Carolina University 1986
Gary Burton – UNC-Greensboro 1986
Eddy Bass – UNC-Greensboro 1986
Linda Maxey – Idaho State University 1982
Mario Davidovsky – Univ of Michigan 1981
Orchestral Performance 
Principle Percussion
Camellia Symphony Orchestra, 2002
Powder River Symphony 1992
Section Percussion
California Wind Orchestra 2004
North Carolina Symphony 1987
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra 1984-87
Boise Philharmonic Orchestra 1978-81
Choral Musical Director
Quilters, Auburn CA 2004
Emmanuel-God Is With Us, 1993 1994
Recitals
Multi-Percussion
Rocky Mountain College Faculty Recitals 1989-97
Yellowstone Baptist College Faculty Recitals 1992-97
Marimba
Advent Recital Series, Billings MT 1989-94
Lentin Recital Series, Billings MT 1989-94
Epiphany Recital Series, Billings MT 1989-94
Percussion
University of North Carolina-Greensboro 1985 1986 1987
Percussion, University of Northern Colorado-Greeley 1981 
Solo Performance
Montana Day of Percussion
— University of Montana 1995
Northwest Percussion Festival
— Boise State University 1993
Western Nebraska Community College 1992
Rushmore Music Camp SD 1992 
Southern Baptist Music Week, Glorietta NM 1992
Clinics/Master Classes/Workshops
Drum set
Folsom Middle School Jazz Band, Folsom CA 2004
Jesuit Senior High School, Carmichael CA 2004
with Maynard Ferguson, Gillette WY 1997
Percussion
Oak Hills Church, Folsom CA 2002
Sierra Mountain Music Camp 2000
Rushmore Music Camp, Rapid City SD 1992 1997
Western Nebraska Community College 1992
Band Directors Seminar, Rocky Mountain College 1991
Marimba
Colorado Day of Percussion, Denver 1995
Freelance 
Drum set/Vocals – John Skinner Band 2001-2017
Drum set – Joan Rivers Show 2008
Drum set – Don Rickles Show 2007
Drum set – Jim Martinez 2005
Drum set/Vocals/Arranger – Route 66 1989-2000
Drum set – Roger Pemberton Tour 1987
Percussion – “Groucho, A Life in Review” 1987
Drum set – Bert Massengale Big Band 1984-87
Percussion – Shenandoah (show) 1977
Drum set – Dave Frizzel Tour 1976
Drum set – Freddy Fender Tour 1976
Drum set – Red Simpson/Rose Maddox Tour 1976
HONORS AND AWARDS
Endorser – Ludwig Drum Company/Musser Instruments 1991-2007
Artist/Performer – Percussion Events Registry Company 1994-97
Clinician – Morgenroth Music 1993-97
“The Piston Stroke” PBS Television Special 1994 
MENC Idaho State Winner 1979
Idaho MTNA scholarship winner 1978
Related Experience
Ed Thigpen Tribute – Sacramento 2005
NAMM Ludwig Exhibit – Los Angeles CA 1998
Michael Cooper Celebrity Tennis Tournament – Albuquerque NM 1988
New York Artist Guild Competition 1985-87
Cathedral Of His Glory TV Show – Greensboro NC 1985-86
Wesleyan Radio Hour – High Point NC 1985-86
Performance References
Boise Philharmonic * Greensboro Symphony * North Carolina Symphony
Camelia Symphony * Sacramento Pops Orchestra * California Winds Orchestra
Powder River Symphony * Winston-Salem Symphony
Oliver * Charlie Brown * Shenendoah * Groucho-A Life In Review * Quilters
Buck Owens * Roy Clarke * Freddy Fender * Dave Frizzel * Rose Maddox
Red Simpson * Johnny Marshall * Lenny Bowman * Susie Arden * Johnny Mann
Tanya Tucker * Louise Mandrell * Shenendoah * Dianna Roane * Ed Thigpen
Jim Martinez * Steven Randall * Manuel Luz * Michael Beaman * Roger Pemberton
Johnny Crawford * Burt Massengale * John Skinner * Primetime * West 5th Ave
Northwest Territory * Maynard Ferguson * Scatman Crouthers * Boxcar Willie
Livey Freeman * Gordon Groft * Jackie Greene 
Thomason Brothers * Richardson Brothers
Allen Brothers * Danny & The Juniors
Don Rickles * Joan Rivers