Growing up in a college town, I always was lucky enough to be able to attend summer music camps and lessons. Playing piano when I was younger, my passion for music had only begun. I started playing saxophone in middle school and was always mesmerized by the older kids and how well they had played. My biggest supporter and mentor throughout my entire K-12 music experience was my high school band director Sam Averill. He always pushed us to go beyond the curriculum and explore the music we were passionate about. Thanks to Sam, I chose to pursue a degree in music and push my abilities to the next level.

Working under Dr. Sintchak has not only allowed me to connect with some of the world’s greatest saxophone players, but push myself as a person. I have always had a strong passion for the world of music and all of the stories and meanings that go with it. I continue to push my students and peers to find a deeper connection with what they pursue.

Through my time in music I have had amazing opportunities such as opening for the Count Basie Orchestra and WDR Big Band with the UWW Jazz Ensemble I, and closing the World Projects Wind Band Festival at Carnegie Hall with the UWW Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

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