Doctor of Musical Arts in Church Music
2012Concentration in Conducting
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Master of Music in Church Music
2009Concentration in Conducting & Concentration in Vocal Performance
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
James McKinney Outstanding Performer Award, 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Music
2005Piano Performance
Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma
Summa Cum Laude
Teaching Experience
Higher Education
Assistant Professor of Music
2015–2020College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri
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.
Director of Choral Activities / Applied Voice & Piano Instructor
2013–2015San Jacinto College South, Houston, Texas
Courses taught: Choir, Music Appreciation, Music Fundamentals, Class Piano, Voice Lessons, Piano Lessons.
Temporary Director of Choral Music / Voice Instructor
2012–2013Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma
Courses taught: Concert Choir, Opera Workshop, Music Theory, Conducting, Applied Voice, Vocal Diction.
Conducting and Applied Voice Instructor
2008–2011Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
Courses taught: Conducting and Choral Procedures I, Applied Voice.
K–12 & Private Instruction
Private Voice Instructor
2022–2024Coppell High School, Coppell, TX
Voice lessons for students of Coppell High School, including All-State preparation, Solo & Ensemble preparation, and music theatre coaching.
Head Choral Director
2021–2022Amon Carter-Riverside High School, Fort Worth, TX
Oversight and direction of all aspects of the high school choral program, including instruction, assessment, recruitment, and retention of students.
Church Music Experience
Pastor of Worship & Administration
2023–presentDirector of Music & Worship
2020–2023Alliance Methodist Church, Fort Worth, TX
Chapel Worship Director / Organist
2015–2020College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO
Minister of Music
2013–2015Memorial Baptist Church, Pasadena, TX
Minister of Music
2012–2013New Hope Baptist Church West, Duncan, OK
Minister of Worship & Communications
2009–2012Oak View Baptist Church, Irving, Texas
Assistant Pastor of Worship
2006–2009Lake Arlington Baptist Church, Arlington, Texas
Minister of Music
2002–2005Gatlin Baptist Church, Marlow, Oklahoma
Published Compositions
Like a River Glorious — SATB with piano and optional cello, 2020
Hinshaw Music (Glendale, CA)
What Child Is This — SATB with piano, 2019
Hinshaw Music (Glendale, CA)
Of the Father's Love Begotten — SATB with piano and optional violin, 2019
Fred Bock Publishing Group (Glendale, CA)
O Little Town of Bethlehem — SATB with piano, 2019
Brookfield Press / Hal Leonard (Milwaukee, WI)
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go — SATB with piano, 2018
Hinshaw Music (Glendale, CA)
Festival Laudate — SATB with piano and optional tambourine, 2018
Pavane Publishing (San Pedro, CA)
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing — SATB with piano, 2017
Augsburg Fortress Publishers (Minneapolis, MN)
Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven — SATB with piano, 2016
Augsburg Fortress Publishers (Minneapolis, MN)
Abide with Me — SATB with piano, 2012
Augsburg Fortress Publishers (Minneapolis, MN)
Performance
Tenor / Baritone Soloist
Brahms, Ein Deutsches Requiem — College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO, 2018
Mozart, Requiem — Branson Chorale, Branson, MO, 2018
Handel, Messiah — Harrison Community Choir, Harrison, AR, 2016
Handel, Messiah — Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth, TX, 2010 & 2011
Mozart, Requiem — Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, TX, 2011
Handel, Messiah — Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, TX, 2008 & 2010
Weill, Street Scene (Sam Kaplan) — Cameron University, Lawton, OK, 2004
Puccini, Gianni Schicchi (Rinuccio) — Cameron University, Lawton, OK, 2003
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
Associate Conductor
Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale, Fort Worth, TX — 2008–2012
Additional Skills and Qualifications
- Certified Texas Educator (EC-12 Music)
- Knowledge of multimedia and audio/visual production technology, including sound, lighting, and audio recording
- Experience directing vocal and instrumental groups of all sizes and styles
- Thorough knowledge of church music, both traditional and contemporary
- Experience in web design and strategic marketing via social media and the internet
- Experience producing large musical events and music for large public gatherings
- Music composition, arranging, and orchestration skills
- Piano skills in both classical and popular styles, including both sight-reading and improvisational abilities
- Vocal ability in both classical and contemporary styles
Professional Affiliations
American Choral Directors Association