Concentration in Conducting
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX
Final Document: A Conductor’s Analysis of the Compositional Style of Dan Forrest as Illustrated by Analyses of in paradisum… and Te Deum
Advisor: Dr. David Thye
Concentration in Conducting & Concentration in Vocal Performance
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX
James McKinney Outstanding Performer Award, 2009
Piano Performance
Cameron University, Lawton, OK
Summa Cum Laude
Coursework toward Global Methodist Church ordination
Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY
George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Wesley Biblical Seminary, Ridgeland, MS
Certified candidate for ordination as deacon, Global Methodist Church (expected February 2027)
College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO
Courses taught: Applied Voice, Aural Skills, Chorale, Church Music Ministry, Conducting, Congregational Worship Music, Diction for Singers, Exploration of Music, Music Theatre Workshop, and Vocal Pedagogy.
Led church music and voice areas; supervised music ministry internships and advised students on ministry placement.
San Jacinto College South, Houston, TX
Courses taught: Choir, Music Appreciation, Music Fundamentals, Class Piano, Voice Lessons, Piano Lessons
Cameron University, Lawton, OK
Courses taught: Concert Choir, Opera Workshop, Music Theory, Conducting, Applied Voice, Vocal Diction
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX
Courses taught: Conducting and Choral Procedures I, Applied Voice
Coppell High School, Coppell, TX
Provided voice lessons, including All-State preparation, Solo & Ensemble preparation, and music theatre coaching.
Amon Carter-Riverside High School, Fort Worth, TX
Oversaw and directed all aspects of the high school choral program, including instruction, assessment, recruitment, and retention of students.
Alliance Methodist Church, Fort Worth, TX
Plans and leads two weekly worship services, one traditional and one blended; directs worship choir and praise team; supervises paid musicians; coordinates major liturgical events throughout the church year. Oversees all church finances and communications; preaches several times each year.
College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO
Planned and led weekly chapel services for approximately 600 students; supervised music and ministry majors leading chapel worship.
Memorial Baptist Church, Pasadena, TX
New Hope Baptist Church West, Duncan, OK
Oak View Baptist Church, Irving, TX
Lake Arlington Baptist Church, Arlington, TX
Gatlin Baptist Church, Marlow, OK
Research and Presentations
“Silicon in the Sanctuary: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Worship Planning.” Baylor Symposium on Faith and Culture, Baylor University, Waco, TX, February 2026.
“An Acts 2 Church in a Lonely World.” Congregational research study on loneliness and connection using the UCLA Loneliness Scale, Alliance Methodist Church, July 2026.
“Christians, Communicators, and Cultivators: Effective Music Education in the Christian Liberal Arts Institution.” Faithful Education Project, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO, August 2016.
Published Compositions
Like a River Glorious (SATB w/Piano & Opt. Cello), 2020
Hinshaw Music (Glendale, CA)
What Child Is This (SATB w/Piano), 2019
Hinshaw Music (Glendale, CA)
Of the Father’s Love Begotten (SATB w/Piano & Opt. Violin), 2019
Fred Bock Publishing Group (Glendale, CA)
O Little Town of Bethlehem (SATB w/Piano), 2019
Brookfield Press/Hal Leonard (Milwaukee, WI)
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go (SATB w/Piano), 2018
Hinshaw Music (Glendale, CA)
Festival Laudate (SATB w/Piano & Opt. Tambourine), 2018
Pavane Publishing (San Pedro, CA)
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (SATB w/Piano), 2017
Augsburg Fortress Publishers (Minneapolis, MN)
Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven (SATB w/Piano), 2016
Augsburg Fortress Publishers (Minneapolis, MN)
Abide with Me (SATB w/Piano), 2012
Augsburg Fortress Publishers (Minneapolis, MN)
Conducting
Alliance Methodist Worship Choir, Fort Worth, TX — 2020–present
Carter-Riverside High School Choirs, Fort Worth, TX — 2021–2022
College of the Ozarks Chorale, Point Lookout, MO — 2016–2020
College of the Ozarks Chapel Choir, Point Lookout, MO — 2015–2017
San Jacinto College South Choir, Houston, TX — 2013–2015
Memorial Baptist Church Choir, Pasadena, TX — 2013–2015
New Hope Baptist Church Choir, Duncan, OK — 2012–2013
Cameron University Concert Choir, Lawton, OK — 2012–2013
Guest Conductor, Fort Worth Civic Orchestra, Fort Worth, TX — 2010
Oak View Worship Choir, Irving, TX — 2009–2012
Associate Conductor, Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale, Fort Worth, TX — 2008–2012
Lake Arlington Baptist Orchestra, Arlington, TX — 2006–2009
Gatlin Baptist Choir, Marlow, OK — 2002–2005
Tenor/Baritone Soloist
Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO — 2018
Mozart’s Requiem, Branson Chorale, Branson, MO — 2018
Handel’s Messiah, Harrison Community Choir, Harrison, AR — 2016
Handel’s Messiah, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth, TX — 2010, 2011
Mozart’s Requiem, Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, TX — 2011
Handel’s Messiah, Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, TX — 2008, 2010
Music Director (Theatrical)
The Pirates of Penzance, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO — 2020
Bright Star, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO — 2019
Mary Poppins, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO — 2018
Meet Me in St. Louis, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO — 2017
The Addams Family, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO — 2016