Faculty

Teaching Responsibilities

• Studio double bass
• Symphonic band

Education

• BM Northwestern University
• MM Northwestern University

Teachers

• Wes Fisher -- double bass
• Warren Benfield -- double bass
• John Schaeffer -- double bass
• John P. Paynter -- conducting

Performing Experience

• Former principal bassist, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra
• Former member, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
• Former principal bassist, Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic
• Former principal bassist, Utica Symphony Orchestra
• Former principal bassist, Huntington (NY) Symphony Orchestra
• Former principal bassist, Allentown (Pa) Symphony Orchestra

Conducting Experience

• Conductor, Ithaca College Symphonic Band
• Former conductor, Ithaca (Community) Concert Band
• Guest conductor, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra youth concerts
• Frequent guest conductor for high school select ensembles