Music

Performer – Manik Galih, Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia (January 2017)

• Performed traditional Balinese gamelan/dance as part of the final performance for a study abroad program

Performer – Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia (January 2017)

• Performed as part of a group of guest performers from Northern Illinois University

Performer – Traditional Balinese wedding, Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia (January 2017)

• Study abroad program invited to play traditional music for local wedding during program

Performer, Co-Producer – Música del Mundo, La Casa de la Cultura La Barquereña, Sabaneta, Colombia (July 2016)

• Concert featuring eight groups representing various culturally-iconic styles from around the world

Clinician – La Casa de la Cultura La Barquereña, Sabaneta, Colombia (July 2016)

• Hip-hop production master class: GarageBand/Logic Pro and incorporating world rhythms (Spanish)

Clinician – Barkefest, La Casa de la Cultura La Barquereña, Sabaneta, Colombia (June 2016)

• Master class entitled “Pulsos del Mundo: Fusión del Mundo en la Batería” (Spanish)

Performer – Panorama, Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, Trinidad (February 2015)

• Competitive performance with Birdsong Steel Orchestra

Performer – Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Indianapolis, IN (November 2014)

• Showcase Concert with the University of Kentucky Percussion Ensemble

• World Premiers: Transferencia by Glenn Kotche, Bell Power by Anders Ästrand

• Guest artists: Bob Mintzer, Wycliffe Gordon, Osland/Dailey Jazztet, Brad Kerns

Performer – Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Indianapolis, IN (November 2011)

• Showcase Concert with the University of Kentucky Percussion Ensemble

• World Premier: Circle of Wills by Jordan Munson

Performer – World Equestrian Games Opening Ceremony (September 2010)

• Performance with the University of Kentucky Percussion Ensemble

Performer – National Cherry Blossom Festival Petalpalooza (April 2024, April 2025)

• Performed with Rockville Strings as featured music for annual kickoff event

Performer – National Cherry Blossom Festival Kickoff Event, Washington, D.C. (November 2023)

• Performed with Rockville Strings as featured music for annual kickoff event

Performer – The Quarantine Concert, Virtual (March 2020)

• Virtual concert promoted and viewed nationwide featuring Chicago-based musicians

Performer – The Midwest Clinic, Chicago, IL (December 2013)

• Evening performance with the University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble

• Premiers: Culturescape by Raleigh Dailey, Spook Country by Raleigh Dailey

Performer – College Band Director’s National Conference, Greensboro, SC (March 2013)

• Performed with the University of Kentucky Wind Symphony

Performer – American Choral Director’s National Conference, Charleston, SC (October 2013)

• Performed with the University of Kentucky Men’s Chorus (percussion accompaniment)

Performer – American Choral Director’s Southern Division Conference, Winston-Salem, NC (April 2012)

• Performed with the University of Kentucky Men’s Chorus in a showcase concert as both a vocalist and accompanying percussionist

Performer – Blues Alley Club, Washington, D.C. (June 2026)

• Performed with Grupo Tempranillo

Performer – Blues Alley Club, Washington, D.C. (May 2026)

• Performed with Qi Yu Quartet

Performer, Bandleader – Petalpalooza, National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, D.C. (April 2026)

• Lead and performed with Costas Colectivo on Main Stage

Performer, Bandleader – Strathmore AIR Residency Concert, The Mansion at Strathmore, Bethesda, MD (January 2026)

• Performed with and lead Hiraeth Project as a featured Artist in Residence

Clinician – Strathmore AIR Residency Workshop, The Mansion at Strathmore, Bethesda, MD (January 2026)

• Developed and led interactive public workshop titled “The Percussionist’s Playground: From Music to Movies”

Performer, Bandleader – Strathmore AIR Residency Concert, The Mansion at Strathmore, Bethesda, MD (January 2026)

• Performed with and lead Costas Colectivo as a featured Artist in Residence

Performer – Fresh AIR, Strathmore Music Center (November 2025)

• Performed drum set and percussion along five other artists in residence and program mentors

Performer – Lake Anna Jazz Festival, Lake Anna, VA (September 2025)

• Played congas with Spanglish Latin American Band

Performer, Bandleader – Petalpalooza, National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, D.C. (April 2025)

• Lead and performed with Costas Colectivo on Main Stage

Performer – Fells Point Fun Festival, Baltimore, MD (October 2024)

• Played percussion with Avenue 66

Performer, Bandleader – Rockin’ the Ridge Festival, Washington, D.C. (September 2024)

• Lead and performed with Costas Colectivo for feature performance

Performer – Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C. (July 2024)

• Played timbales for a feature set with Gerardo Contino

Performer – “Sonnets & Souls”, Ira Aldridge Theater, Washington, D.C. (February 2024)

• Played percussion for world premiere of new musical presented by Howard University

Performer – “Sweeney Todd (Metal Version)”, STAGES at New Spire Arts, Frederick, MD (March 2023)

• Played drum set for concert version of Landless Theatre Company’s Sweeney Todd (Metal Version)

Performer, Bandleader – Sunday Evening Concerts in the Park, Belvidere, IL (June 2022)

• Lead and performed with Costas Colectivo for feature performance

Performer, Bandleader – Thursday Night Out, Oak Park, IL (June 2022)

• Lead and performed with Costas Colectivo for feature performance

Performer, Bandleader – Warrenville Park District Cultural Fest, Warrenville, IL (June 2022)

• Lead and performed with Costas Colectivo for festival performance

Performer, Bandleader – See You Saturday, Oak Park, IL (September 2021)

• Lead and performed with Costas Colectivo (under the name Salsa del Norte) for feature performance

Performer, Bandleader – Festival of Cultures, Wheaton, IL (September 2021, 2023, 2024)

• Lead and performed with Costas Colectivo (under the name Salsa del Norte) as closing performance

Performer, Bandleader – Shedd Aquarium’s “Jazzin’ at the Shedd”, Chicago, IL (September 2018)

• Lead and performed with Costas Colective (under the name Salsa del Norte)

Guest Artist – Northern Illinois University Guitar Ensemble (April 2017)

• Performed Perez Prado’s Mambo #5 alongside the NIU Guitar Ensemble on timbales

Performer – Illinois Music Education Conference (January 2017)

• Performed with the NIU Steel Band

Guest Clinician – Illinois State University, Normal, IL (March 2016)

• Ewe drumming masterclass (Gahu & Agbekor basics) with Illinois State University percussion studio

Performer – NIU Middle Eastern Music Ensemble and Dio Trio concert, DeKalb, IL (February 2016)

• Performed with the NIU Middle Eastern Music Ensemble at the Egyptian Theater

Performer – Illinois Music Educators Association Conference Workshop, Peoria, IL (January 2016)

• Performed with the NIU Middle Eastern Music Ensemble in a workshop on using Middle Eastern children’s songs in the classroom

Performer – Night on Broadway, Lexington, KY (March 2015)

• Performed drum set/percussion

Performer – Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference, Louisville, KY (February 2015)

• Performance with University of Kentucky Mega-Sax - Guest Artist: Tony Dagradi

Performer - Smackdown for the Christmas Crown, Lexington, KY (December 2015)

• Performed drum set/percussion part with The Repertory Theatre

Performer – Henry Clay High School, Lexington, KY (November 2014)

• Performance with University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble and Mega-Sax

Performer – Kentucky Educational Television Summer Celebration (June 2014)

• Performed as one of two live Latin hand drummers for salsa lessons at annual fundraiser

Performer – Rock Shabbat, Louisville, KY (May 2014)

• Performance with Temple Adath Israel Choir at Temple Shalom in Louisville

Guest Lecturer – University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (April 2014)

• Gahu Drumming & Dancing, MUS 335: Exploring World Music and Ethnomusicology

Guest Lecturer – University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

• Gahu & Ewe Culture, Recruiting event

Guest Lecturer – University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (March 2014)

• Gahu & Ewe Culture, MUS 390: World Music and Culture

Performer – Miss Kentucky Pageant, Lexington, KY (June 2013)

• Event music with Blue Steel Caribbean Ensemble

Guest Lecturer – University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (March 2013)

• Overview of World Music in Percussion, MUC 157: Class Instruction in Percussion Instruments

Guest Lecturer – University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (September 2012)

• Overview of World Music in Percussion, MUC 157: Class Instruction in Percussion Instruments

Performer – Alltech Celebration of Song, Lexington, KY (December 2011-2013)

• Performance with Blue Steel Caribbean Ensemble

Performer – “Rhythms of the World” at the Lexington Opera House, Lexington, KY (October 2011)

• Performed with the University of Kentucky Percussion Ensemble alongside the Lexington Philharmonic

Performer – Collage: A Holiday Spectacular (December 2011 – 2014)

• Performed as a member of Blue Steel Caribbean Ensemble and an African drumming ensemble

Performer – University of Kentucky Choirs (2011 – 2014)

• More than fifteen performances with the University of Kentucky Men’s Chorus, Women’s Choir, Choristers, and Paws and Listen (female a capella group) on hand percussion and auxiliary instruments

Strathmore Artist in Residence – North Bethesda, Maryland (August 2025 - June 2026)

• Presented two public concerts featuring Costas Colectivo and Hiraeth Project and one public workshop entitled “The Percussionist’s Playground: From Music to Movies” at The Mansion at Strathmore

• Performed as one of six artists in residence for the collaborative Fresh AIR concert at Strathmore Concert Hall

La Casa de la Cultura La Barquereña – Sabaneta, Colombia (June - July 2016)

• Presented masterclasses and workshops in applying global rhythms and musical traditions in drum set, music production, and other non-traditional settings in Spanish

• Co-produced “Música del Mundo,” a collaborative public concert featuring myself and another visiting musician alongside staff and students

Costas Colectivo - Founder/Bandleader, Timbales/Drum Set (2016 - Present)

Hiraeth Project - Founder/Bandleader, Percussion (2016-2018, 2026 - Present)

Panjung Duo - Double Seconds Steel Pan, Percussion (2017 - Present)

Spanglish Latin American Band - Congas, Drum Set (2024 - Present)

Grupo Tempranillo - Drum Set (2024 - Present)

New Wave Singers of Baltimore - Percussion (2023 - Present)

24K Event Band - Drum Set (2024 - 2025)

Son Cubano Subterráneo - Conga/Bongó (2024 - 2025)

Avenue 66 Band - Percussion (2024 - 2025)

Rockville Strings - Percussion (2023-2024)

Carijazz - Congas/Percussion (2017-2018)

Bahama Brothers Steel Pan Trio - Double Seconds Steel Pan, Percussion (2012 - 2015)

Blue Steel Caribbean Ensemble - Double Seconds Steel Pan, Percussion, Bass Steel Pan (2012 - 2015)

The Artists Studio Theatre Company - Drum Set/Percussion (2006 - 2009)

Drum Set – Godspell, Maryvale Preparatory School, Lutherville, MD (May 2024)

Percussion – Sonnets & Soul, Ira Aldridge Theater, Washington, D.C. (February 2024) *World Premiere

Drum Set – Sweeney Todd (Metal Version), STAGES at New Spire Arts, Frederick, MD (March 2023)

Percussion – In the Heights, Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, Cicero, IL (October 2019)

Drum Set – Night on Broadway, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (March 2015)

Drum Set – Smackdown for the Christmas Crown, Guignol Theatre, Lexington, KY (December 2014)

Drum Set – Jesus Christ Superstar, The Artist’s Studio, Fishers, IN (April 2009)

Drum Set – Parade, Buck Creek Players, Indianapolis, IN (November 2007)

Drum Set – Seussical the Musical, The Artist’s Studio, Fishers, IN (April 2007)

Drum Set – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Artist’s Studio, Fishers, IN (October 2006)

Drum Set – Annie, The Artist’s Studio (December 2005 - January 2006)

in chronological order

Qi Yu Quartet

• Performed with Qi Yu Quartet at Blues Alley Club in Washington, DC (May 2026)

Ellen Gira

• Collaborated and played percussion on the final performance of her Strathmore residency (April 2026)

Chris Hon

• Collaborated and played percussion on three performances for his Strathmore residency (March 2026)

Gaby Moreno

• Performed alongside Gaby Moreno on drum set and congas at The Barns at Wolf Trap (January 2026)

Warren Wolf

• Featured vibraphonist Warren Wolf on Cheo Feliciano and Rubén Blades’ “Busca Lo Tuyo” (January 2026)

Chris Hon, Grant Le, Asadali Bandeali, Juan Manú, Kanysha, Qi Yu

• Lead and collaborated as part of the premiere performance of the rebranded Hiraeth Project as a Strathmore Artist in Residence (January 2026)

Christylez Bacon, Chelsey Green, Cathy Fink, Chuck Redd, Cyrus Mackey, Kanysha, Chris Hon, Juan Manú, Ellen Gira, Eliot Seppa

• Collaborated on two full group pieces and seven feature pieces for Fresh AIR 2025 at Strathmore Music Center as part of the Strathmore Artists in Residence class of 2026 (November 2025)

Qi Yu

• Collaborated and played drum set and percussion on three performances for her Strathmore residency (March 2025)

New Wave Singers

• Collaborated and performed as accompanying percussionist with Baltimore-based choir (December 2023)

La Casa de la Cultura La Barquereña Staff

• Collaborated and performed with music staff for various projects including Colombian Pacific coastal music, modern jazz, symphonic music, and hip-hop (June-July 2016)

Brad Dutz & Chris Wabich

• Performed with the University of Kentucky Percussion Ensemble with Brad Dutz and Chris Wabich (March 2014)

Inner Mongolian University Faculty

• Performed with the University of Kentucky Percussion Ensemble at Living Landscapes, a collaborative performance with faculty from Inner Mongolian University

• Performed with the University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble and faculty from Inner Mongolian University on the world premier of a collaborative big band chart entitled “CultureScape” by Raleigh Dailey

Wycliffe Gordon

• Recorded student project with colleague Chase Fleming (trombone) featuring Wycliffe Gordon as a soloist on Fleming’s arrangement of “D Natural Blues” (July 2013)

Bob Mintzer, Wycliffe Gordon, Osland/Dailey Jazztet

• Performed with the University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble at the Midwest Clinic with Bob Mintzer, Wycliffe Gordon, and the Osland/Dailey Jazztet (December 2012)

Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra

• Performed with the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra in An Evening With the Pops, a side-byside concert with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra

Aaron Marsala

• Co-produced and performed Pulse of Nations, a duo percussion concert at the University of Kentucky

Jeff Coffin

• Performed with the Fishers High School Jazz Band at the group’s annual Jazz Café performance

“La Llorona” (single release) (Digital) © 2024 Grupo Tempranillo – Drum Set (2024)

“Lienzos” (album) (CD, Digital) © 2019 Salsa del Norte – Drum Set/Timbales, Spoken Word, Songwriting (2019)

“Sohana Sha Kirpal” | Stinkin’ 3.0, University of Kentucky Megasax (CD) Label ℗ 2017 Mark Records – Percussion (2015)

“Sweet Faced Lie” | Stinkin’ 3.0, University of Kentucky Megasax (CD) Label ℗ 2017 Mark Records – Percussion (2015)

“The Easter Islander” | 2013 Midwest Clinic UK Jazz Ensemble (CD) Label ℗ 2014 Mark Records – Percussion (2013)

“Free Food?” | 2013 Midwest Clinic UK Jazz Ensemble (CD) Label ℗ 2014 Mark Records – Percussion (2013)

“Aha” | 2013 Midwest Clinic UK Jazz Ensemble (CD) Label ℗ 2014 Mark Records – Percussion (2013)

“CultureScape” | 2013 Midwest Clinic UK Jazz Ensemble (CD) Label ℗ 2014 Mark Records – Percussion, Vibraphone (2013)

“Emily” | 2013 Midwest Clinic UK Jazz Ensemble (CD) Label ℗ 2014 Mark Records – Drum Set (2013)

“I Thank You” | 2013 Midwest Clinic UK Jazz Ensemble (CD) Label ℗ 2014 Mark Records – Percussion (2013)

“Spook Country” | 2013 Midwest Clinic UK Jazz Ensemble (CD) Label ℗ 2014 Mark Records – Percussion (2013)

“Things to Come” | 2013 Midwest Clinic UK Jazz Ensemble (CD) Label ℗ 2014 Mark Records – Vibraphone (2013)

“Fairy Fountain” | Chronopolis, Chase Fleming (CD) Dave Henderson Studios – Drum Set (2015)

“D Natural Blues” | Chronopolis, Chase Fleming (CD) Dave Henderson Studios – Drum Set (2015)

“Circle of Wills by Jordan Munson” | The University of Kentucky Percussion Ensemble (CD) – Percussion (2012)

“Red Sky EP” | University of Kentucky Wind Symphony, Label ©2012 W.J.H. Music Group – Percussion (2012)

“Ionisation by Edgar Varese” | UK Percussion Ensemble (CD) Label ©2012 Alex Harmon Music – Percussion (2012)

“Symphony No. 1 by Thomas Pasatieri” | University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (CD) – Percussion (2011)

“Suzhou Serenade” (single release) (Digital) © 2025 Qi Yu – Qi Yu Quartet (2025)

“Loulan” (single release) (Digital) © 2025 Qi Yu – Qi Yu Quartet (2025)

“Lienzos” (album) (Digital & CD) © 2019 Salsa del Norte – Salsa del Norte (2019)

Classroom

2015 - 2017 Northern Illinois University

Master of Music, Individualized Specialization, World Music (Performance) (May 2017)

Primary Advisor: Dr. Jui-Ching Wang

Primary Instructors: Mike Mixtacki (Latin percussion), Liam Teague (steel pan), Omar Al-Musfi (doumbek, frame drum), Robert Chappell (tabla), Rodrigo Villanueva (drum set)

2010 - 2015 University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Music, Music Performance (Percussion) (May 2015)

Bachelor of Arts, Arts Administration (May 2015)

Cumulative GPA: 3.4, Cum Laude

Primary Percussion Instructors: James Campbell (percussion), Paul Deatherage (drum set), Brandon Wood (percussion)

Primary Jazz Instructors: Miles Osland, Raleigh Dailey

Study Abroad

December 2017 - January 2017 Experiencing the Arts in Bali

Northern Illinois University Study Abroad Program in Bali, Indonesia, 6 credits

Course GPA: 4.0

July 2012-August 2012 University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Study Abroad)

Northern Illinois University Study Abroad Program in Bali, Indonesia, 6 credits

Course GPA: 4.0

ThisWorldMusic Cultural Field Study at Dagbe Cultural Institute in Ghana, West Africa, 6 credits

Course GPA: 4.0

Additional Study

• Jean Leroy – Afro-Cuban percussion

• Pak Made Lasmawan – Balinese gamelan, Gender Wayang (Artistic Director, Colorado College Balinese Gamelan Orchestra)

• Pak Ngurah Kertayuda – Balinese gamelan (Director, NIU Indonesian Gamelan Ensemble)

• Jhon Fernando Bolívar – Colombian Pacific coastal drumming (Percussion Teacher, La Casa de la Cultura La Barquereña, Sabaneta, Colombia)

• George Godzor – Atsiagbekor, master drumming (Instructor/Master Drummer, Dagbe Cultural Institute, Ghana, West Africa)

• Wisdom Agbeli – Gahu master drumming (Instructor/Master Drummer, Dagbe Cultural Institute, Ghana, West Africa)

• Brad Dutz – residency hand drumming lesson (Part-Time Lecturer, Cal State Long Beach; freelance artist)

• Chris Wabich – residency drum set lesson (Director of World Percussion and Drumkit, University of Arizona)

• Pat Schlecker – jazz vibraphone (Timpanist, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra)

• Dr. Kuo-Huang Han – Balinese/Javanese gamelan, Chinese percussion

• Dr. Brandon Wood – percussion (previous D.M.A. Candidate, University of Kentucky)

• Dr. Kyle Forsthoff – batá (Teacher in Percussion, University of Rhode Island)

• Dr. Jonathan Sharp – percussion (Lecturer, Morehead State University)

Strathmore Artist in Residence 2025-2026 | North Bethesda, MD

• Developed and presented one collaborative concert, two feature concerts, and one public workshop

• Participated in 12 intimate professional development seminars led by industry professionals

Association of Performing Arts Professionals Conference 2025 | New York, NY

• Attended workshops and panel discussions led by music industry professionals

Panorama International Steel Band Competition (2015) | Trinidad, West Indies

• Performed on Double Seconds with Birdsong Steel Orchestra in 2015 Panorama Semi-Finals

• Attended and participated in various clinics, masterclasses, performances, and excursions

Percussive Arts Society International Convention | Indianapolis, IN

• 2016, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010

Day of Percussion - Percussive Arts Society, Kentucky Chapter | Lexington, KY

• 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

Day of Percussion - Percussive Arts Society, Indiana Chapter

• 2010 (Plainfield, IN), 2009 (West Lafayette, IN)

Independent Private Lesson Instructor – Independent (2009 – Present)

• Taught drum set, percussion, and steel pan to students ranging from elementary school to retired.

Clinician – Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD (January 2026)

• Developed and presented “The Percussionist’s Playground: From Music to Movies,” exploring the ethical creativity of sound choice in percussion

Percussion and Piano Teacher – Richardson School of Music, Takoma Park, MD (March 2024 - Present)

• Taught private percussion and piano lessons

Judge, Elizabeth Seton High School Honor Band Auditions, Bladensburg, MD (February 2023)

• Served as one of two percussion judges

Teaching Artist – Steel on Wheels, Baltimore, MD & Washington, D.C. (September 2022 - August 2023)

• Developed and taught steel pan, West African drumming, and Afro-Cuban drumming in school programs, summer camps, and community programs in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. public schools

  • Hart Middle School, H.D. Cooke Elementary School, Johnson Middle School

Drum Set and Percussion Teacher – Oak Park School of Music, Oak Park, IL (August 2019 - September 2021)

• Taught weekly drum set and percussion lessons as well as group classes in West African and Afro-Cuban drumming

Drum Set and Piano Teacher – Your Performing Arts Center, Yorkville, IL (March 2018 – December 2019)

• Taught weekly drum set and piano students at beginning to intermediate levels

Percussion Teacher – Fox River Academy of Music and Art, Oswego, IL (January 2018 – April 2021)

• Taught weekly drum set students at middle school level

Interim Steel Orchestras Assistant – CYSO Steel Orchestras, Chicago, IL (August 2017 – December 2018)

• Assisted with ensemble instruction and accompanying administrative duties

Drum Set/Percussion Teacher – Community School of the Arts, DeKalb, IL (2016-2018)

• Taught drum set to students signed up for private lessons through the Community School for the Arts

“World Explorations” – Independent Performing Ensemble (2016 – 2017)

• Taught Gahu as learned at the Dagbe Cultural Institute to the ensemble

• Presented educational workshops and concerts to students in and around West Chicago Suburbs

  • Littlejohn Elementary School

Clinician – La Casa de la Cultura La Barquereña, Sabaneta, Colombia (June - July 2016)

• Developed and presented Spanish-language masterclasses and workshops applying traditional global rhythms in non-traditional settings such as drum set and music production

Drums: From West Africa to Trinidad” – University of Kentucky Steel Band (2010 – 2015)

• Taught Gahu as learned at the Dagbe Cultural Institute to the University of Kentucky Percussion Studio

• Presented educational workshops and concerts to over 5,000 elementary school students annually

  • Harrison Elementary School, Dixie Elementary School, Sayre Elementary School, Ashland Elementary School, Southern Elementary School, Glendover Elementary School, Rosa Parks Elementary School, Sandersville Elementary School, Wellington Elementary School, Squires Elementary School, Cardinal Valley Elementary School, Veterans Park Elementary School, Deep Springs Elementary School, William Wells Brown Elementary School, Picadome Elementary School

Central Music Academy, Lexington, KY (July 2014)

• Co-directed and instructed annual World Percussion Camp for underserved K-12 students who were unable to pay tuition

Dixie Elementary School, Lexington, KY (February – March 2014)

• Co-directed 4th and 5th grade after school steel band

Lexington Philharmonic Peanut Butter & Jelly Concert – Blue Steel Caribbean Ensemble (February, 2014)

• Performed as a member of Blue Steel Caribbean Ensemble at a Lexington Philharmonic Peanut Butter & Jelly Concert at Sayre School for elementary age children

Central Music Academy, Lexington, KY (July 2013)

• Co-directed and instructed annual World Percussion Camp for underserved K-12 students who were unable to pay tuition

ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) (2019 – Present)

Percussive Arts Society (2010 – 2017)