About Me

I am a  musician, composer, teacher, adventure racer, and full-blown nerd. I do all of this in my free time, and I do it all one-handed. I was born with one hand and have learned to adapt to life in all of the best ways. 

I am a student at Iowa State University majoring Music Education and Composition and study with Dr. Christopher Hopkins and Professor Joshua Johnson. My works have been recorded and performed by many ensembles including Horns of the Heartland, Ames Youth Choir, and Iowa State Wind Ensemble. Many of my works draw inspiration from texts or personal life experiences. 

Outside of composing and classes, I have also been Music Director community theater productions of musicals including "The Sound of Music," "Shrek: The Musical," "The SpongeBob Musical," and "Something Rotten!" as well as Assistant Music Director for Iowa State University's production of "Die Fledermaus". Pictured right I am warming up the cast before our last dress rehearsal for "Shrek". I have also been music director for my own productions such as "The Tragedy of Macbeth" and "Little Miss Apocalypse". More info available at the subpage. I also am a performing pianist/accompanist, organist, and French hornist and teach lessons for voice, theory, and piano.