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Junior Recital
In the Spring of 2023, I gave my junior recital of thirty minutes of music alongside my friends and colleagues from Crane as well as from home.
Photo by Christopher Hernacki
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Crane Latin Ensemble
With a long history and tradition, I am honored to have had the opportunity of performing in the Crane Latin Ensemble, with both concerts and public gigs featuring works of Tito Puente, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the Mambo Legends Orchestra, and more.
Photo by Hayden Aron
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Brass Bands
Since 2023, I’ve played sousaphone with The Trojan Horns Brass Band based in Troy, NY. The music of this groups is a mix of Funk, Fusion, Second Line Jazz, and Popular Music arranged for brass groups by band members. The Trojan Horns also have original music featured on the studio album ‘Ode to Troy’.
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Jazz Ensembles
At Crane, I have played in both the Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble every semester since starting my undergrad. I have sat as lead trombonist in both groups for two years and got the opportunity to perform a feature piece in February 2023.
Photo by Jonny Smith
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Crane Trombone Ensemble
Every alternating semester, the Crane Trombone Ensemble comes together to offer a concert of beautiful music arranged for trombones, where we have had the opportunity to show what our instrument can do.
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Chamber Music
During my time at Crane, I have performed with a brass quintet alongside my colleagues, as well as in the Crane Chamber Winds ensemble directed by current Crane students pursuing degrees in conducting.
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Crane Wind Ensemble
I have had the opportunity of performing for two semesters now as principal of the trombone section in the Crane Wind Ensemble, where I have performed incredible programs curated by Dr. Brian Doyle.
Demo Reel
To demonstrate my competencies and performance experience, I have compiled a series of video clips from performances I have been a part of during my time at the Crane School of Music. These clips represent the best that I have to offer and showcase my leadership within an ensemble, my ability to work as part of a larger section, as well as my skills a soloist. My performance experience is vast and diverse, representing numerous genres of music and types of ensembles, displaying my versatility as a musician and performer as well as my ability to adapt to all kinds of musical environments.
Comprehensive Performance Resume
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Crane School of Music
Crane Symphony Orchestra, Prof. Adrian Slywotzky, director (Spring ‘24) - Principal Trombone
Crane Wind Ensemble, Dr. Brian Doyle, director (Sp ‘22, Sp ‘23, Sp ‘24) - Principal Trombone
Crane Jazz Ensemble, Dr. Michael R. Dudley, director (Fall ‘21, Spring ‘22, Spring ‘23) - Lead Trombone
Crane Latin Ensemble, Dr. Peter McCoy, director (Spring ‘23, Spring ‘24) - Trombone, Section Leader
Crane Concert Band, Dr. William L. Lake Jr., director (Fall ‘20 - Fall ‘21) - Principal Trombone
Crane Jazz Band, Dr. Michael R. Dudley, director (Fall ‘22) - Lead Trombone
Crane Symphonic Band, Dr. Brian Doyle, director (Spring ‘23) - Bass Trombone
Crane Trombone Ensemble, Dr. Chris Hernacki, director (Spring ‘21, Spring ‘22, Fall ‘22) - Tenor Trombone
Crane Chamber Winds, Alex Gray & Jaelyn Twitchell, directors (Spring ‘22 - Spring ‘23) - Tenor Trombone
Crane Chamber Music Competition (Spring ‘22) - 1st Trumpet
Brass Area Recitals (Fall ‘21) - Trombone, Brass Quintet
Junior Recital (Spring ‘23) - View program here
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Averill Park High School - Mr. Michael Blostein & Mrs. Sarah Christy
Concert Band (2016-2020) - 1st Trombone
Jazz Ensemble (2019-2020) - Lead Trombone
National Honors Society Inducement Ceremony Band (2017-2019) - Trombone
Pep Band, Music Director (2015-2020) - Trumpet, Trombone, Sousaphone
Mr. AP Talent Show (2018) - Keyboard & Vocals
Mr. AP Talent Show (2019) - Trombone, Da Band Kidz Brass Band
Mixed Choir (2017-2020) - Tenor 1
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Trojan Horns Brass Band
2023 - Sousaphonist for Local Brass Band, performances at Farmer’s Markets, Restaurants, Parades, and other Public Venues and Events
Brass-O-Mania Brass Band
2023 - Turning Point Parade in Schuylerville, NY, 2nd Trombone
Capital District Marching Band
2023 - 134th Annual Hudson Valley Firemen’s Association Parade, representing Fuller Road Volunteer Fire Department
Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO)
2020-21 - Symphony Orchestra, 2nd Trombone
New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Area All-State, Zone 7
2019 - Symphonic Band, 3rd Trombone; 2018 - Mixed Choir, Tenor 1
Rensselaer School Music Association (RCSMA) All-County Band
2020 - Senior Band, 1st Trombone; 2019 - Senior Band, 1st Trombone
