Clinician and Adjudicator

I find great excitement and challenge around entering a room full of musicians - young and old alike - who are ready to make music together. The energy and electricity in that room sparks into sound, and then into song, and then finally into music. I love nothing more than to pull out my "bag of tricks" (otherwise known as 30 years of experience) and motivate, correct, instruct and inspire singers and instrumentalists toward ever greater heights of experience and expression! I look forward to any and all opportunities to share what I have learned about music and music making in a way that inspires the performers, emboldens the teachers and changes the minds and hearts of all who hear our music.

In addition, I work as an adjudicator with Fantastic Festivals and highly value the company's emphasis on live workshops and immediate feedback from qualified clinicians at the festival performances.
Testimonial
​In 2012, I was invited to conduct the High School Honor Choir of the North Central Connecticut Conference (NCCC).  During a break in rehearsals, the videographer who had been taping in my rehearsal asked if I could give him a statement about what I was working on for the concert. He said it was to be played for the audience on concert night. I started talking...  And it turns out to encapsulate much of my philosophy about music education and the power of working together.

Festivals & Honor Choirs

Learn about the ensembles I have conducted and how I can work with you on your next Festival.

Adjudication

Let me put my experience to work for your festival or company. I am happy to share my skills and joy of music.

Workshops/Clinics

Vocal pedagogy, repertoire, conducting & rehearsal skills - I create and lead workshops and in-services.