Curriculum Vitae
Education
Boston University – Boston, Massachusetts
D.M.A. in Music Education, 2010
Sam Houston State University – Huntsville, Texas
M.A. in Music (Theory/composition emphasis), 1979
Tarleton State University – Stephenville, Texas
B.M.E. (Piano/vocal emphasis, All-level certification), 1977
Professional Experience
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
Assistant Professor, September 2006 - Present
Courses taught: Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music Literature, Elementary Music Pedagogy, Popular Music, Music Appreciation, Music Education, Music Education Research, Foundations of Music Education, Composition, Songwriting, Music History
Adjunct Faculty, September 1999 - August 2006
Courses taught: Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music Literature, Elementary Music Pedagogy, Popular Music
First United Methodist Church, Stephenville, Texas
Music Director, January 1998 - December 2001
Responsibilities: direction of Sanctuary Choir and music in worship services, Youth Choir, supervision of three children's choirs, direction of four handbell choirs, seasonal programs, youth and children's musicals, worship planning, program planning, volunteer recruiting, and fund-raising
Worldwide Church of God, Ft. Worth, Texas
Music Director, June 1991 - March 1996
Responsibilities: direction of Sanctuary Choir, Youth Choir, Children's Choir, vocal and instrumental ensembles, children's musical, youth talent shows, composition and arrangements of choral literature
Brazos Valley School of Music, Ft. Worth, Texas
Music theory teacher/ Accompanist, September 1990 - November 1996
Responsibilities: teaching music theory classes to string students of all levels, accompanying performance classes and recitals, teaching beginning string classes in Suzuki method
Temple High School, Temple, Texas
Assistant Choir Director/Accompanist, August 1984 - May 1986
Responsibilities: direction of Freshman Mixed Choir, Women's Choir, Men's Choir, show choir, and accompaniment duties
Lamar Jr. High School, Temple, Texas
Choir Director, August 1983 - May 1984
Responsibilities: direction of Jr. High Mixed Choir, Girl's Choir, and 6th Grade Boys Choir, teaching general music classes and special education music class
Scott Elementary School, Temple, Texas
Music Specialist, August 1981 - May 1983
Responsibilities: teaching general music classes to grades K-6, including production of a children's musical each year.
A&M Consolidated Jr. High School, College Station, Texas
Choir Director/Music Specialist, August 1980 - May 1981
Responsibilities: direction of 7th and 8th grade choirs, teaching 6th grade general music classes
Oakwood Middle School, College Station, Texas
Music Specialist, August 1979 - May 1980
Responsibilities: teaching general music classes in Grade 5
Boston University – Boston, Massachusetts
D.M.A. in Music Education, 2010
Sam Houston State University – Huntsville, Texas
M.A. in Music (Theory/composition emphasis), 1979
Tarleton State University – Stephenville, Texas
B.M.E. (Piano/vocal emphasis, All-level certification), 1977
Professional Experience
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
Assistant Professor, September 2006 - Present
Courses taught: Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music Literature, Elementary Music Pedagogy, Popular Music, Music Appreciation, Music Education, Music Education Research, Foundations of Music Education, Composition, Songwriting, Music History
Adjunct Faculty, September 1999 - August 2006
Courses taught: Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music Literature, Elementary Music Pedagogy, Popular Music
First United Methodist Church, Stephenville, Texas
Music Director, January 1998 - December 2001
Responsibilities: direction of Sanctuary Choir and music in worship services, Youth Choir, supervision of three children's choirs, direction of four handbell choirs, seasonal programs, youth and children's musicals, worship planning, program planning, volunteer recruiting, and fund-raising
Worldwide Church of God, Ft. Worth, Texas
Music Director, June 1991 - March 1996
Responsibilities: direction of Sanctuary Choir, Youth Choir, Children's Choir, vocal and instrumental ensembles, children's musical, youth talent shows, composition and arrangements of choral literature
Brazos Valley School of Music, Ft. Worth, Texas
Music theory teacher/ Accompanist, September 1990 - November 1996
Responsibilities: teaching music theory classes to string students of all levels, accompanying performance classes and recitals, teaching beginning string classes in Suzuki method
Temple High School, Temple, Texas
Assistant Choir Director/Accompanist, August 1984 - May 1986
Responsibilities: direction of Freshman Mixed Choir, Women's Choir, Men's Choir, show choir, and accompaniment duties
Lamar Jr. High School, Temple, Texas
Choir Director, August 1983 - May 1984
Responsibilities: direction of Jr. High Mixed Choir, Girl's Choir, and 6th Grade Boys Choir, teaching general music classes and special education music class
Scott Elementary School, Temple, Texas
Music Specialist, August 1981 - May 1983
Responsibilities: teaching general music classes to grades K-6, including production of a children's musical each year.
A&M Consolidated Jr. High School, College Station, Texas
Choir Director/Music Specialist, August 1980 - May 1981
Responsibilities: direction of 7th and 8th grade choirs, teaching 6th grade general music classes
Oakwood Middle School, College Station, Texas
Music Specialist, August 1979 - May 1980
Responsibilities: teaching general music classes in Grade 5