Artistic work experience:
Michigan Youth Symphony (2010-2014) and Huron High School Symphony (2010-2014)
ended time with them as principal violist in both symphonies
Viola study for 13 years, as well as having studied piano and violin
Played with the Edinburgh University Chamber Orchestra and Edinburgh Charity Orchestra (co-principal, 2014-2015)
Edinburgh University Music Society Symphony (2014-2016, co-principal violist)
Freelance quartet and small chamber ensemble work (2013-present)
Bethlehem UCC Chancel Choir (2013-2014)
Edinburgh University Singers (September 2014-June 2016)
Freelance singer (past work includes occasional mid-week services and/or concerts around Oxford and Edinburgh)
Choral Scholar at Greyfriar’s Kirk- includes choral conducting (September 2015-May 2017)
Choral Scholar at Morningside Parish Church (present)
Music Director for James Beagon’s production of A Winter’s Oresteia, as well as composer for this and other works *
Conductor/composer for the Information Services Group (ISG) Choir (present)
Conductor of New College Choir (the Divinity school at Edinburgh University) (present)
Includes regular Compline services, special occasion services, and concerts
Conductor for Voces Inauditae (present)
Conductor for the Royal Dick Veterinary School Musicians (present)
Music Director at Le Petit Verre Opera Productions (present)
Includes working on blocking with actors, making aesthetic choices, assisting with outreach, fundraising, and artistic decision making (lighting cues and decisions, sound effects, costume and makeup, set design, etc.) in conjunction with the Director
Conducting intern, Scottish Chamber Choir (present)
Tutor/Teaching work:
Tutor at Lesemann Learning
involved helping an at-risk student keep track of her grades, improve study habits, and helping her with the occasional math and science problems September 2013- April 2014)
Playscheme worker at the Action Group
taking care of and working with moderate to severely disabled children, including conditions such as moderate to severe autism, developmental delay, Downs Syndrome, etc. April 2015-April 2016.
Counselor/tutor with Oxford Royale Academy
helping students with homework, organizing extra-curricular activities, including musical and cultural activities, and covering lessons when tutors are unable to make lessons
Freelance violin instructor (2013-present)
Violin instructor at Our Own Thing, a music program at the Community Church of God, Ypsilanti, Michigan
taught violin, June 2013-August 2014