PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
National and Regional Performances with the American Youth Harp Ensemble
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (2012)
Kennedy Center Honors, US Department of State (2011)
State of the Arts Concert Series, US Department of State (2011)
Kennedy Center, Washington, DC (2011)
White House, Washington, DC (2010, 2011)
Appearance on WTVR-CBS 6, Richmond, VA (2010)
National and Regional Festivals
Premiere of Another Ecstatic Opening Out by Victoria Malawey, 40th Annual Festival of New Music (2010)
Performance of Pentacle by Carlos Salzedo, Lucile Lawrence Centennial Celebration (2007)
Member, One Accord Ensemble, Fischoff Competition Junior Quarterfinals (2001)
Recitals
Solo Recital, Ball State University (2016)
Solo Recital, James Madison University (2015)
Solo Recital, University of Mary Washington (2014)
Solo Recital, Washington and Lee University (2014)
Church of the Good Shepherd Summer Concert Series with vocalist Anne O'Byrne and guitarist Andrew McEvoy, Richmond, VA (2014)
Second Sunday South of the James Chamber Series with violinist Amanda Ellerbe and organist Stephen Henley, Richmond, VA (2014)
Music from Grace Chamber Music Series, Richmond, VA (2013)
Guest Artist, Trinity Organ Series, St. Bede Church, Williamsburg, VA (2012)
Invited Duo Recital with Professor Emily Stanek, Wabash College (2010)
Solo Recitals, Ball State University (2002-2005, 2007, 2010)
Solo Recitals, University of Toronto (2006, 2007)
PipeDreams Concert Series, Walmer Road Baptist Church, Toronto, ON (2006)
Solo Recital, First Church of the Nazarene, Kokomo, IN (1999)
Concerto Performances
Ginastera Harp Concerto, Ball State Symphony Orchestra (2008); Ravel Introduction and Allegro, Chautauqua Summer Music Festival (2004); Handel Concerto in Bb, Kokomo Symphony Orchestra (2001)
Orchestras
Richmond Symphony, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Roanoke Symphony, Williamsburg Symphonietta, Muncie Symphony Orchestra, Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra, Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Chautauqua Music School Festival Orchestra, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, Marion Philharmonic Orchestra, Kokomo Symphony Orchestra, Boston University Tanglewood Institute Young Artist Orchestra
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Harp Instruction
Adjunct Harp Teacher, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA (2014-present)
Adjunct Harp Teacher, Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA (2014-present)
Adjunct Harp Teacher, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA (2013-present)
Adjunct Harp Teacher, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA (2013-2015)
Faculty, Rocky Mountain Springs Harp Program (2011-present)
Faculty, Richmond Summer Harp Institutes (2011-present)
Harp Faculty, Academy of Music and American Youth Harp Ensemble (2010-2013)
Faculty, Chamber Music Institute (2012)
Assistant Director, Ball State University Harp Ensemble (2009)
Harp Instructor, ArtsPlace, Portland, Indiana (2008-2009)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Ball State University School of Music (2007-2009)
-Taught orchestra repertoire class, minor harp students, and substitute taught major harp students
Harp lessons, Kokomo, Indiana, and Chautauqua Institution, New York (2005, 2007-2009)
Harp Pedagogy, Ball State University (2003)
Piano Instruction
Class Piano Instructor, University of Mary Washington (2015-present)
Piano Faculty, Academy of Music (2010-2013)
Elementary and Intermediate Piano Pedagogy, Ball State University (2008-2009)
Private and group piano lessons, Ball State University (2008-2009)
Music Theory and History Instruction
Aural Skills Instructor, Ball State University music theory department (2007-2009)
Supplemental Instructor of Introduction to Music, Ball State University music history department (2003-2004)
EDUCATION
Ball State University Doctor of Arts, Harp Performance (2012)
University of Toronto Master of Music, Harp Performance (2007)
Ball State University Bachelor of Music, Harp Performance magna cum laude (2005)
University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, Austria (2005)
Boston University Tanglewood Institute Harp study with Lucile Lawrence (1999)
PRINCIPAL TEACHERS
Elizabeth Richter (Ball State University); Judy Loman (University of Toronto)
MASTER CLASSES
Alice Giles, Sally Maxwell, Lucile Lawrence, Alice Chalifoux, Erica Goodman, Susann McDonald, Isabelle Perrin
HONORS AND AWARDS
Outstanding Graduate Student, Ball State University (2009)
Semifinalist, New World Symphony Auditions (2008, 2009)
Runner-up, Spokane Symphony Principal Harp Auditions (2008)
Semifinalist, William C. Byrd International Competition (2008)
Winner, Ball State University Graduate Concerto Competition (2007)
Fellowship, University of Toronto Faculty of Music (2005-2007)
National Finalist, Fulbright Awards (2005)
Winner, Chautauqua Festival Harp Audition (2004, 2005)
National Merit Scholar and Young Artist Scholarships, Ball State University (2001-2005)
Fourth place, Anne Adams National Competition (2004)
Finalist, Glenn Miller National Scholarship Competition (2002)
Winner, Kokomo Symphony Concerto Competition (2001)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Federation of Musicians, Local 3; American Harp Society; Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society
National and Regional Performances with the American Youth Harp Ensemble
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (2012)
Kennedy Center Honors, US Department of State (2011)
State of the Arts Concert Series, US Department of State (2011)
Kennedy Center, Washington, DC (2011)
White House, Washington, DC (2010, 2011)
Appearance on WTVR-CBS 6, Richmond, VA (2010)
National and Regional Festivals
Premiere of Another Ecstatic Opening Out by Victoria Malawey, 40th Annual Festival of New Music (2010)
Performance of Pentacle by Carlos Salzedo, Lucile Lawrence Centennial Celebration (2007)
Member, One Accord Ensemble, Fischoff Competition Junior Quarterfinals (2001)
Recitals
Solo Recital, Ball State University (2016)
Solo Recital, James Madison University (2015)
Solo Recital, University of Mary Washington (2014)
Solo Recital, Washington and Lee University (2014)
Church of the Good Shepherd Summer Concert Series with vocalist Anne O'Byrne and guitarist Andrew McEvoy, Richmond, VA (2014)
Second Sunday South of the James Chamber Series with violinist Amanda Ellerbe and organist Stephen Henley, Richmond, VA (2014)
Music from Grace Chamber Music Series, Richmond, VA (2013)
Guest Artist, Trinity Organ Series, St. Bede Church, Williamsburg, VA (2012)
Invited Duo Recital with Professor Emily Stanek, Wabash College (2010)
Solo Recitals, Ball State University (2002-2005, 2007, 2010)
Solo Recitals, University of Toronto (2006, 2007)
PipeDreams Concert Series, Walmer Road Baptist Church, Toronto, ON (2006)
Solo Recital, First Church of the Nazarene, Kokomo, IN (1999)
Concerto Performances
Ginastera Harp Concerto, Ball State Symphony Orchestra (2008); Ravel Introduction and Allegro, Chautauqua Summer Music Festival (2004); Handel Concerto in Bb, Kokomo Symphony Orchestra (2001)
Orchestras
Richmond Symphony, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Roanoke Symphony, Williamsburg Symphonietta, Muncie Symphony Orchestra, Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra, Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Chautauqua Music School Festival Orchestra, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, Marion Philharmonic Orchestra, Kokomo Symphony Orchestra, Boston University Tanglewood Institute Young Artist Orchestra
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Harp Instruction
Adjunct Harp Teacher, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA (2014-present)
Adjunct Harp Teacher, Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA (2014-present)
Adjunct Harp Teacher, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA (2013-present)
Adjunct Harp Teacher, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA (2013-2015)
Faculty, Rocky Mountain Springs Harp Program (2011-present)
Faculty, Richmond Summer Harp Institutes (2011-present)
Harp Faculty, Academy of Music and American Youth Harp Ensemble (2010-2013)
Faculty, Chamber Music Institute (2012)
Assistant Director, Ball State University Harp Ensemble (2009)
Harp Instructor, ArtsPlace, Portland, Indiana (2008-2009)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Ball State University School of Music (2007-2009)
-Taught orchestra repertoire class, minor harp students, and substitute taught major harp students
Harp lessons, Kokomo, Indiana, and Chautauqua Institution, New York (2005, 2007-2009)
Harp Pedagogy, Ball State University (2003)
Piano Instruction
Class Piano Instructor, University of Mary Washington (2015-present)
Piano Faculty, Academy of Music (2010-2013)
Elementary and Intermediate Piano Pedagogy, Ball State University (2008-2009)
Private and group piano lessons, Ball State University (2008-2009)
Music Theory and History Instruction
Aural Skills Instructor, Ball State University music theory department (2007-2009)
Supplemental Instructor of Introduction to Music, Ball State University music history department (2003-2004)
EDUCATION
Ball State University Doctor of Arts, Harp Performance (2012)
University of Toronto Master of Music, Harp Performance (2007)
Ball State University Bachelor of Music, Harp Performance magna cum laude (2005)
University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, Austria (2005)
Boston University Tanglewood Institute Harp study with Lucile Lawrence (1999)
PRINCIPAL TEACHERS
Elizabeth Richter (Ball State University); Judy Loman (University of Toronto)
MASTER CLASSES
Alice Giles, Sally Maxwell, Lucile Lawrence, Alice Chalifoux, Erica Goodman, Susann McDonald, Isabelle Perrin
HONORS AND AWARDS
Outstanding Graduate Student, Ball State University (2009)
Semifinalist, New World Symphony Auditions (2008, 2009)
Runner-up, Spokane Symphony Principal Harp Auditions (2008)
Semifinalist, William C. Byrd International Competition (2008)
Winner, Ball State University Graduate Concerto Competition (2007)
Fellowship, University of Toronto Faculty of Music (2005-2007)
National Finalist, Fulbright Awards (2005)
Winner, Chautauqua Festival Harp Audition (2004, 2005)
National Merit Scholar and Young Artist Scholarships, Ball State University (2001-2005)
Fourth place, Anne Adams National Competition (2004)
Finalist, Glenn Miller National Scholarship Competition (2002)
Winner, Kokomo Symphony Concerto Competition (2001)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Federation of Musicians, Local 3; American Harp Society; Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society