Objectives

I am a Symphony Conductor,Master Teacher/Clinician,and Cellist specializing in Baroque style playing.

Employment/Experience Summary

Formerly Asst. Conductor & Principal Cellist-Opera In The Ozarks-1995-1998

Conductor-Oklahoma Community Symphony-1992 to 1996

Member White River Trio-free lance weddings,banquets, shows-Branson.MO

Played in Enid,OK.,Lawton OK.,FT Smith AR.,Springfield MO.,Symphony Orchestras as well as the International Symphony,Erl,Tirol,Austria.

Currently ,Co--Principal Cellist-North Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.(1995-2002)

Currently Conductor, North Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra & String Rehearsal Conductor,N.A.S.O.

Education

	Attended Kansas State Univ.(Music Ed.)1967-1971 Corporate Awarded MBA-1976-The Wickes Corp./Drake Univ.
	Univ.of Okla: BA-1990 ; MM 1991; DMA(ABD)1996. Various Clinics & Festivals Austria 1989-1992

Skills

	Maintain Private String Studio. Guest Conducting Appearances Master Classes/Clinics in Strings,Voice and Conducting
	I am a skilled rehearsal technician specializing in maximum quality performance in minimum rehearsal time for both student and professional orchestras.
	I take personal pride in my verbal & non-verbal communication skills as a conductor,absolute clarity on the podium,and my interpretations of Bach,Beethoven,and Brahms(performance analysis) as being done with academic and musical integrity.

Personal Interests

I am a Master Gardener(organic),Competition Rifle & Pistol Shooter,Fly fisherman,Woodworker,and Avid Reader.

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