Fellow of the American Guild of OrganistsAmerican Guild of Organists Choir Master Certificate and 2013 Choir Master Prize for highest overall score nationwide on Choir Master ExaminationAll-State Voice and Vocal Jazz Adjudicator for the New York State School Music AssociationMM, Choral Conducting, Temple UniversityBM, Music Education, Ithaca College2nd Prize, 2009 American Choral Directors Association National Student Conducting Competition, Undergraduate DivisionRecipient of the 2012 Elaine Brown Tribute Award, presented to a graduating choral conducting major at Temple University "who most reflects the musicianship, dedication to excellence, and humanitarianism that has distinguished the career of Dr. Elaine Brown."Studies in conducting with Justin Bischof, Paul Rardin, Janet Galván, Rollo Dilworth, Luis Biava, Jeffrey Cornelius, Lawrence Doebler, and Stephen Peterson; Voice with Brad Hougham and Jennifer Kay; Organ with Justin Bischof, Jean Radice, Jonathan Biggers, Timothy Olsen, and Carol WeitnerMaster classes with Anton Armstrong, Simon Carrington, Jan Harrington, and Timothy Reynish (conducting); Susan Toman and Peter Watchorn (harpsichord); Gerre Hancock (organ improvisation and hymn playing)Experienced collaborative keyboardist, specializing in vocalists and vocal ensembles - accompanist for national, regional, and and state honors ensembles for ACDA, NAfME, NYSSMA, and OAKEExperience as a church organist and music director since 1999Experience as a musical theatre conductor and pianist since 2002Pursuing a dual career as a conductor-teacher in secondary education and professional settings, and as a church musicianMember of American Choral Directors Association, American Guild of Organists, National Association for Music Education, National Teachers of Singing, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Lambda, and Presbyterian Musicians Association