Instrument/Position:
Flute
Education:
B.M. – University of Texas at Austin M.M. – Louisiana State University D.M.A. – University of Southern California
Joined the Symphony:
2024
Other orchestras/ensembles/festivals you have or currently play with:
Principal Flute – San Luis Obispo Symphony Sub – Los Angeles Philharmonic Sub – San Francisco Symphony Sub – London Symphony Orchestra Sub – Las Vegas Philharmonic Sub – New West Symphony Sub – Modesto Symphony
Most memorable musical experience:
I make an effort to cherish performing whenever I have the focus and mental space to do so, so I am lucky that I am sitting here having such a difficult time picking just one! However, I had the opportunity to do a recital with my mom during my time at LSU, and we played a transcription of the Faure violin sonata together. The process of digging into it with her and performing it is something I will never forget!
If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing:
Teaching English! As a musician one of my favorite things is teaching and getting to share my enthusiasm for music, so I feel like it would transfer pretty well to geeking out over books and the discussions that come up over themes and characters.
Hobbies:
Following the NBA/NFL/CFB seasons, running, reading, going to concerts, camping/backpacking, and playing video games.
Favorite vacation spot:
New Orleans – laissez les bons temps rouler!
What three things can always be found in your refrigerator:
Milk for coffee, leftovers from meals I make on Sundays to last me the week, and beer.
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be:
Always put yourself out there.
Do you have a “bucket list” piece of orchestral music that you have yet to play:
St. Matthew’s Passion by JS Bach
