About the Booster Club

Each student's unique identity creates a diverse classroom environment, making BHS Orchestra a truly special place. I strongly believe that every student posseses the skills to work together to create art in our community. My teaching approach utilizes a blend of string pedagogy (techniques, scales and methods), and progressive programming (standard repertoire, living composers, composers of color, etc.). I completed my Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from the University of Miami in 2006, and my Master's Degree in Violin Performance from the University of Oregon in 2008. In addition, I attended several summer intensives, including the Indiana University Summer Strings- attending as a student performer in 2001, and as a teacher-participant in 2010. My mentors included Allen Nii, Henry Miyamura , Katherine Hafner, Glenn Basham, and Kathy Lucktenberg. Through their tutelage, I have learned that teaching and learning can be accomplished while incorporating the whole musician. Each musician has an individual learning style and passion for music, and it is essential to tap into that drive. Outside of the classroom, I perform as a section violinist with Tacoma Symphony. I have recorded on a Grammy-nominated soundtrack ("Praying", Kesha), and occasionally perform live with other mainstream groups. The 2022-23 academic year will be my 9th season as conductor for Bellevue Youth Symphony's Cadet String Orchestra. I am always open to collaboration between our school music program and its community. Whether it is an artistic partnership between a composer and our orchestras, alumni visits, or performance opportunities for our students at local venues - we would love to hear from you.