Conductor, composer, writer, and educator based in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

I started out with no interest in being in the band or the choir. I was heavily involved in sports and other activities, and didn’t think music was for me. Thankfully, a good friend convinced me to join band in sixth grade. I began playing trumpet, and my love for music blossomed. I was so drawn to the pursuit of excellence that music gave me; the delayed gratification spurred me forward. Being forced to work diligently and consistently gave my life structure that I so desperately needed. I later joined the choir in tenth grade, and the snowball kept growing. Being a part of a group, whether that was a chamber choir of 12, or a marching band of 150, gave me purpose. I loved being a part of a team, and I loved being a leader however I could be. I knew I wanted to become a teacher so that I could give the next generation that same love of music that has saved my life more than I can count.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Instrumental Music (with a minor in Digital Media Studies) from Ole Miss in 2019, studying under David Wilson and Randy Dale. I then returned for my Master’s in Choral Conducting in 2022 under the mentorship of Dr. Don Trott and Dr. Libby Hearn.

Currently, I am the Director of Choral Activities at DeSoto Central Middle School, where I lead 150 students across five ensembles. I additionally serve as Director of Music Ministries at Covenant United Methodist Church, where I conduct the chancel choir and orchestra. I am also a member of the Mississippi River Chorale through CoroRio, an extra-curricular choral program based in DeSoto County.

Whether I’m in front of my students, in a church sanctuary, or just writing at the piano by myself, my goal is always the same: music should inspire. My goal with my writing is to foster vulnerability, openness, empathy, and to challenge and grow the next generation of musicians. I do my best to bring that spirit to every piece I write and arrange.

I live in Olive Branch with my fiancée, Emma, and our very full house - two dogs (Minny and Beans) and three cats (Rosie, Misty, and Soup). When I’m not teaching or working on music, I enjoy watching sports, playing fantasy football, gaming, reading, and amateur astronomy.