Education

• M.M. in Flute Performance, Shepherd School of Music, Rice University, Houston, 1980
• B.M. in Flute Performance, College of St. Benedict (St. Joseph, MN), 1977; Minors in Education and Spanish

Publications

• Having a "Ball" with Staccato (Aug/Sept 2006) American Music Teacher (Official Journal of Music Teachers National Ass'n)

Organizations

• National Flute Association (1983-present)
• Pittsburgh Flute Club (2001-present)
• Upper Midwest Flute Association (1989-2000); program chair (1994-1998)
• Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association, Westmoreland Chapter (2001-2010); treasurer (2006-2010)
• Music Teachers National Association (2001-2010)

Performances

• Performed Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 and Martin Ballade on Minnesota Public television
• Won concerto competition and played Mozart D Major flute concerto with St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
• Master's recital broadcast on Houston Public Radio
• Performed numerous solo recitals throughout Jamaica and on Grand Cayman
• Performed for birthday, state funeral and memorial services for the former First Lady of Jamaica, the Hon. Edna Manley