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About

Me

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17, musician, composer, & I hit things with sticks

■ I don’t just want to play music, I want to create for the world to hear and enjoy. to help bring some life to the world through my music with both the people I learn from and the ones collaborate with.

Currently I’m a Junior at Waterloo High School, in Waterloo IL. I am in Marching and Concert Band, jazz band, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, concert choir and MEN’S ensemble. I also participate in competitive speech, as well as our drama and musicals.

■ Resume:

9 years Drum Set Experience

DRUMLINE Section Leader 2023 Season

Principal Chair Percussion WHS Band: 2023-2024, 2024-2025

Second Chair Percussion WHS Band 2022-2023

ILMEA District 6 Percussionist 2024

2 Honorable mentions for original Composition At ILMEA state, Jazz and instrumental 2024

2 Division 1 Superior Ratings for Snare Solo: 2024, 2025 (awarded best in room in 2025)

3-year SIU-E Bi-State Honor Band

MVC Honor Band Percussionist 2024, 2025

Accepted to 2026 Bands of America Honor Band in the Rose Parade

Waterloo Municipal Band Percussionist

3 separate tutors for set, keyed percussion, and concert percussion

■ 5 Interesting, non-music Facts:

my favorite movie is Big Hero 6

I have 3 cats who are all siblings

I can navigate Walt Disney World, but not Disneyland

I have my 3rd degree Black Belt

I’m named after my great-grandfather

■ I also write my own music.

In fact, I just released my first EP. Find my music here!

■ Want to watch me and the WHS Band Perform?

Are you local to the Waterloo IL Area, or will be around and would like to watch us perform? Check out the links below for concerts, marching competitions, and more! come support an amazing band, band director, and program!

LET’S Jam!

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■ contact me via email or fill out the contact form to discuss anything from drum lessons, to gigs, or even composition work!

…or even if you just want to geek out about music. That’s okay too!