CV

Education

  • 2017–2018 Humber College – Post Graduate Certificate in Web Development
  • 2012–2014 School of Music at Ball State University – MM in Cello Performance
  • 2011 Sibelius Academy
  • 2008–2012 Chicago College of the Performing Arts – BM in Cello Performance
  • 2003–2007 Etobicoke School of the Arts – Music Major

Ensembles

Orchestral Experience

  • 2017 Hollywood Concert Orchestra – Japan Tour, Principal Cellist
  • 2016 New York Chamber Players
  • 2014–2016 Disney's Beauty and the Beast International Tour, presented by Broadway Entertainment Group
  • 2012–2014 Muncie Symphony
  • 2012–2014 Anderson Symphony
  • 2012–2013 Marion Philharmonic
  • 2012 Orchestre de la Francophonie
  • 2011 Hollywood Concert Orchestra – China Tour
  • 2011 Sibelius Academy Orchestra
  • 2009–2010 National Youth Orchestra of Canada
  • 2009–2010 Civic Orchestra of Chicago (Associate member)
  • 2008–2012 Chicago College of Performing Arts Orchestra
  • 2006–2008 Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra
  • 2004–2007 Etobicoke School of the Arts (ESA) Stradivari String Ensemble
  • 2003–2007 ESA Symphony Orchestra (principal cellist since 2006)

Residencies

Summer Programs

  • 2013 Cremona International Music Academy and Competition
  • 2012 Orchestre de la Francophonie
  • 2009–2010 National Youth Orchestra of Canada
  • 2008 National Arts Center Young Artist Program Junior Strings

Scholarships and Awards

  • 2012–2014 Graduate Assistantship at Ball State University
  • 2008–2012 Chicago College of the Performing Arts Music Conservatory Scholarship
  • 2009 National Youth Orchestra of Canada Leadership Scholarship
  • 2008 First Prize and Best of Class in Kiwanis Music Competition (Classes: String Studies and Grade 10 Solo Cello)
  • 2007 Arthur Press Music Scholarship
  • 2007 Lian Thom Music Award
  • 2007 ESA SESAT Proficiency Award for Music
  • 2006 Robert Weiss Music Scholarship

Principal Teachers

  • 2014 Vladimir Panteleyev
  • 2012–2014 Peter Opie
  • 2011 Maris Villeruss
  • 2011 Raimo Sariola
  • 2008–2012 Richard Hirschl
  • 2005–2008 Marie Gelinas