I am pleased to announce that I have accepted a teaching assistantship at Arizona State University for this upcoming fall semester. I will be working to earn my doctorate in wind band conducting over the next couple years. In addition to my conducting responsibilities, I will also be on staff with the Sun Devil Marching Band. This is an amazing opportunity, and I look forward to working with so many great musicians at a wonderful institution.
Fresno State basketball band in Las Vegas, Nevada. These past copy months I was busy auditioning and talking with my friends and family about my future to decide what was best for myself and my family. When I wasn't auditioning or preparing for auditions, I had the opportunity to do some other travel. In March, I lead the Fresno State basketball band in Las Vegas for the annual Mountain West Tournament. The students were great and they represented their university well. Also in March, I played at the annual Lawrence Sutherland Fresno State Wind Festival. During this time, I also gave some small clinics with some middle school bands in the central valley.
Members of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma play in a reading band at district convention. I was also busy as an alumni member of Kappa Kappa Psi. I attended their annual leadership conference, and I helped give a presentation on how to apply experiences from the fraternity to future job opportunities and interviews. Kappa Kappa Psi is a band service fraternity, but the membership comes from all disciplines. I feel it is important to help students translate their skills and experiences into applicable situations for their post college careers. In April, I attended the Western District convention for Kappa Kappa Psi and continued to help their new alumni association grow and network.
Lastly, I officially graduated from Fresno State in May. It was a proud day for me and my family, and I look forward to the future.
Me and my mother at graduation with the University Brass Quintet behind us.
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