A Practical Resolution

Happy New Year! How are those resolutions going? At this time of year, there is certainly no shortage of inspirational blog posts. These posts encourage us to make resolutions for the upcoming year, and some even try to show us how to stick to them. Then there are posts – a lot of them, in […]

Introducing Gate City Brass

One of my primary goals when I moved back to Atlanta was to form a new, professional brass quintet and get to work. I’m happy to announce that this has happened! Gate City Brass is available for concerts, church services, educational residencies and performances, and special events. For more information or to contact GCB, visit […]

Bach Trumpets Endorsing Artist

I am grateful and excited to announce that I have recently signed on as a Bach trumpets endorsing artist. I’ve played Bach trumpets for most of my life, and I am consistently impressed with the quality and sound of these instruments. It is an honor to be affiliated with Conn-Selmer and the Bach trumpet brand!

Relocating to Atlanta, GA

My family and I are moving to Atlanta in two weeks! Elizabeth has accepted a job in the North Druid Hills area and we finalized on a house today very close to where she’ll be. I’m already booking a mixture of classroom teaching, gigs, sectionals/masterclasses, and lessons (contact me if you are in need of […]

2017 National Trumpet Competition

I’ve just settled back into my routine after returning from this year’s National Trumpet Competition, hosted at Metro State University in Denver. It was a great weekend catching up with old friends, making new contacts, and hearing a lot of great trumpet playing, both in the ensemble and solo divisions. I was honored to serve […]