Experience

Current projects:
  • Available for school/community/professional musical productions
  • Available for substitute band work in Southwestern PA area
Performance History:
  • Bassist for Angel Pontier (Gospel/Christian), John Maione (Jazz/Christian), Kate Mesmer (Singer/Songwriter), and Ray Horsely (Jazz) 
  • Bassist for Dallas Marks (Country), Bad Strad (Celtic Rock), Pasture Prime (Classic Rock), Sweet Eden (Classic Rock), Music Factory (Jazz), Picnic (Top   40), Moxie (Jazz/Rock), Friends and Strangers (Jazz), Strawberry Jam (Jazz), and Silver Train (Easy Listening)
  • Guitarist for Seton Hill University Community Jazz Ensemble
  • Bassist for Pittsburgh Concert Jazz Orchestra
Soloist:
  • Guitar - John Michael Talbot’s “The Lord’s Supper”
Theatrical Shows:
  • Guitar – “Godspell,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Sugar”
  • Bass - "Grease," “Godspell,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Footloose,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “Oliver,” “Fiddler on the Roof," "Bye Bye Birdie," "The Wiz," "Hello, Dolly," "The Addams Family," "The Pajama Game," "Chicago" and "White Christmas."
Recordings: Bassist
  • Angel Pontier (Gospel/Christian)
  • John Maione (Jazz, Christian)
  • Bad Strad (Celtic/Rock)
Instructor:
  • Guitar/bass instructor (substitute) – Summit Music, Greensburg, PA (2002-2006)
  • Guitar instructor, Liturgical Certificate Program, Carlow College, Pittsburgh, PA (1985-1990)
  • Guitar/bass instructor – Caruso’s Music Center, Pittsburgh, PA (1984-1985)
  • Instrumental music instructor – St. Winifred’s School, Mt. Lebanon, PA (1984-1985)
  • Bass instructor – Buckel Musical Enterprises, Pittsburgh, PA  (1980-1981)
Clinician:
  • National Association of Pastoral Musicians Regional Convention (guitar) 2004 
  • National Association of Pastoral Musicians National Convention (guitar & bass) 2003
  • Showcase performer for NPM Guitar Clinics
  • St. Jerome Parish (Charleroi, PA)
  • St. Eugene Parish (Liberty Boro, PA)
  • Mercy Hospital Ministry of Healing
  • Music clinic/performances with Marty Haugen and David Haas (bass)
Pastoral Music History:
  • Cantor and instrumentalist - Good Shepherd Parish (Braddock, PA)
  • Cantor and instrumentalist - St. Winifred Parish, (Mt. Lebanon, PA)
  • Co-Director – St. Valentine Parish (Bethel Park, PA)
  • Music Director – Teens Encounter Christ retreats (26, 34, 43, 47, 66, 75)
  • Bassist – St. Anne Parish (Castle Shannon, PA)
  • Bassist – Nativity of Our Lord Parish (Broughton, PA)
  • Bassist – Harmony Sun, St. Mary of Mercy Parish (Pittsburgh, PA)
  • Bassist/Guitarist – St. Albert the Great Parish (Baldwin, PA)
  • Weddings, Funerals, Anniversaries and special Masses throughout the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Greensburg
Past Memberships:
  • Pittsburgh Musical Society/Local 60-471 of the American Federation of Musicians
  • National Association of Pastoral Musicians
Areas of Special Interest:
  • Composer and arranger of Jazz, Pastoral, Popular, and Country music
  • Gregorian Chant
Education:
  • Seton Hill University – Master of Education (Technologies Enhanced Learning)
  • Carlow College – Education Certification Courses
  • Duquesne University – Bachelor of Arts (Communications/Media-Theater with a minor in Music)