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Education
1997-2002: Duke University, Durham, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Music, minor in Mathematics
Principal Teachers:
Anthony Kelley, Composition
Paul Jeffrey, Jazz Performance and Arranging
Mike Kris, Trombone Performance
Clifton Anderson, Trombone Performance
2003-2005: Tufts University, Medford, MA
Master of Arts in Music (Composition)
Principal Teachers:
John McDonald, Composition
Joel LaRue Smith, Jazz Composition
Performing Experience
Ensembles:
Duke University Wind Symphony, 1997-2001 (bass trombone)
Duke University Jazz Ensemble, 1997-2002 (bass trombone, tuba)
Tufts University Small Jazz Band, 2003-2004 (bass trombone, flute)
Tufts University New Music Ensemble, 2003-2005 (bass trombone, flute, clarinet)
Played in premier performances of: (instrument indicated in bold)
Robert Zimmerman, Things I Learned in School (2001) [for large ensemble; bass trombone]
Antony John, Hemisphere of Darkness (2002) [for chamber orchestra and chorus; bass trombone]
Andy Sauerwein, A Resurrection Series (2002) [for chamber orchestra; bass trombone]
Matt Snook, Diversionary Quartet (2004) [for trombone quartet; bass trombone]
Ryan Vigil, Composition (2004) [for chamber orchestra; bass trombone]
Marco Visconti-Prasca, Common Sense (2004) [for saxophone quartet and four speakers]
Valerie Hattis, Sie Notre Vie (2004) [for choir; bass voice]
Jason Coleman, Futility (2004) [for flute and cello]
Warren Weberg, Blues for Nathan (2005) [for solo clarinet]
Beau Vinson, a life passed... (2007) [for ensemble; bass trombone]
Beau Vinson, god bless (2007) [for solo trombone]
Nathan Curtis, various compositions, bass trombone, piano, flute, clarinet, and conductor
Composing Experience
See list of works.
