Instrument/Position:
Timpani
Education:
Cleveland Institute of Music
Joined the Symphony:
2023
Other orchestras/ensembles/festivals you have or currently play with:
I am currently the timpanist of the Sun Valley Music Festival, Opera San Jose and the California Symphony. I spent several years playing timpani for the San Francisco Symphony and I lived in Spain for 5 years playing with the Palau De Les Artes.
Most memorable musical experience:
Performing on tour in some of the world greatest concert halls.
If you weren't a musician, what would you be doing:
That’s a good question!
Hobbies:
cooking, hiking, exercising
Favorite vacation spot:
Anywhere warm and with a nice pool
What three things can always be found in your refrigerator:
Pickles and hot sauce(s)
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be:
Play a smaller instrument (such as the piccolo), would be a lot easier to move.
Do you have a "bucket list" piece of orchestral music that you have yet to play:
Strauss Burlesk, Martin concerto for 7 wind instruments.
