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Graduated from Del City High, Del City Oklahoma
In 1986 I graduated from Del City High School. During my time at DCHS, I played bassoon in the band and saxophone in the jazz band. DCHS had a state champion jazz band, and many members went on to professional careers in music. -
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My Educational Career
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Bachelor's in Music Education from University of Central Oklahoma
During my time at the University of Central Oklahoma I studied as much music as time permitted. I learned a number of instruments, and played in UCO's world reknowned Jazz Band, perfroming at Disney World and Nice, France. -
Achieved Mastere's in Music Performance
My Master's Degree continued my focus on the bassoon. I had the opportunity to play some great music, including Puolenc's Trio for Piano, Oboe, and Bassoon, and the U.S. premiere of Arvo Pärt's Miserere. -
Master's in Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University
During my time in the U.S. Army, I worked on a Master's in Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. I did not complete this degree, but I was later able to use the credit hours to achieve certification as an Educational Technologist. -
Learned to play the Viola
Between 2009 and 2013 I embarked on a project. My daughter began learning to play the Viola, and I set out to learn to play as well. I set as a goal to be able to play Viola well enough to be last chair in the local orechestra. I achieved this goal in 2013. I am comfortable now that if I was transferred to a school with a string program, I could in fact instruct the students on their instruments.
