Share with us some of your professional accomplishments.

I am an oboist based in Cincinnati, OH with a career spanning performance, education, and arts administration. I serve as Chamber Music Coordinator at University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, Instructor of Oboe at Earlham College, and Operations Associate at Chamber Music Cincinnati. I also have a private studio with students of all ages.

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As an active performer in the midwest, I perform with groups such as the Louisville Orchestra, Dayton Philharmonic, Omaha Symphony, Lexington Philharmonic, and Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. I am also a member of New Downbeat, a new music collective featuring women musicians who perform music by living composers. I have shared the stage with Andrea Bocelli, Ben Folds, and Jacob Collier. In addition to oboe and English horn, I also have a bass oboe and a baroque oboe in my collection.

 

What excites you about Luzerne Music Center?

Summer music camps hold a very special place in my heart. It was a summer camp that propelled me to pursue a career in music! I’m especially excited to join LMC because of the abundant passion the faculty and staff have for this place. This immersive musical experience, supported by such passionate faculty and staff, creates an environment where young musicians can truly thrive. The combination of high-level music-making and time spent in the outdoors creates a unique opportunity for students to grow artistically and personally. Music and nature both invite focus, presence, and connection, which LMC beautifully combines.

 

What can campers expect to learn while working with you this summer?

Campers can expect to grow not only as musicians, but as problem-solvers, collaborators, and communicators. While we’ll certainly focus on strong fundamentals - tone production, technique, musical interpretation, and ensemble skills - I also emphasize how learning music strengthens many other areas of life. Through music, students develop discipline, problem-solving skills, body awareness, and the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with others. My goal is to help campers build confidence in their abilities, learn how to practice effectively, and understand how the skills they gain in music can positively impact their relationships, academics, and personal goals.

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Most of all, I hope they leave feeling inspired, supported, and excited about their continued musical journey.

Share with us some of your professional accomplishments.

I feel fortunate to have had musical opportunities that have taken me around the world as a performer and educator. I currently serve as Principal Oboe of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and as Assistant Professor of Oboe at Pennsylvania State University. I have performed with ensembles across the United States, including the Lexington Philharmonic, the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, the TACTUS Baroque Ensemble, AEPEX Contemporary Ensemble, and others. As a chamber musician, I have toured and performed often with groups such as the Wingra Quintet and the Pennsylvania Quintet, including a tour of Denmark and a recent CD of mixed chamber music featuring unperformed works of Jurriaan Andriessen. I am also a frequent orchestral soloist, with recent performances including concerti of Strauss, Vaughan Williams, Soderlundh, Christopher Rouse, and Zhanna Kolodub. I received my Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Michigan.

 

What excites you about Luzerne Music Center?

The chance to work with passionate students and collaborate with such renowned colleagues is quite the privilege! I am looking forward to helping young musicians find their musical voice, and working with the faculty and staff to create a memorable summer of growth and artistry for all of us at Luzerne.

 

What can campers expect to learn while working with you this summer?

Whether in oboe lessons, chamber music coachings, or in a classroom elective, campers can trust that I will work to create an inclusive environment that welcomes them as who they are and introduces them to new perspectives and ideas. In oboe lessons, we will spend time focusing on fundamentals and learning greater strategies for more efficient practicing. We will work on improving elements of technique, and more importantly, learning how technique can help us achieve our musical goals. We will also spend time learning the basics of reed making and exploring a variety of oboe literature.