Instrument/Position:
Trombone
Education:
Louisiana State University, University of Southern
Joined the Symphony:
2000
Other orchestras/ensembles/festivals you have or currently play with:
I currently play principal with the Los Angeles chamber, Orchestra, Riverside County Philharmonic and opera Santa Barbara. I have performed with the Los Angeles, Philharmonic, Hollywood bowl, Orchestra, and Long Beach Symphony.
Most memorable musical experience:
My most memorable musical experience was recording a Star Wars movie with John Williams conducting on the podium. Honestly, being a recording musician has been nothing short of a childhood dream come true.
If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing:
If I hadn’t gone the musical route, I’m most likely would’ve gone to law school
Hobbies:
I really enjoy hiking and spending time outside
Favorite vacation spot:
Solvang/Santa Inez wine country
What three things can always be found in your refrigerator:
Ice, tea, bacon, frozen pizza
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be:
Slow down, take time to savor the journey in the momet
Do you have a “bucket list” piece of orchestral music that you have yet to play:
Mahler’s third symphony
