Performing and Teaching Musician
Send a job offer directly to this candidate
Perform and teach on the flute, piccolo, and EWI. Singing range: alto. Experienced performer in wedding ceremonies, church services, musical theater, and various ensembles across the country. Taught students from preschool through college in music and academic subjects.
Woodwinds Player - Blank! The Musical at the Revival Improv Theater - Chicago, IL
(2024-05 - 2025-05)
Perform music on flute and electronic horn along with a small pit band in a completely improvised, interactive musical comedy.
Performing Musician - Ray Zajeski's Connexion Band and Wedding Ceremony Musicians - Chicago, IL
(2020-08)
Perform on flute during wedding ceremonies, available to join reception band on flute/piccolo, electronic horn, and back-up vocals as needed.
Regular Guest Musician - Lombard Christian Reformed Church - Lombard, IL
(2022-08)
Play the flute and sing for hymns and contemporary Christian songs at Sunday services and on holy days. Perform alongside the church's musical ensemble and the choir.
Flute/Piccolo, EWI, Back-up Vocals - The Ménage à Trio, Kielbasa & Kimchi, The Golden Slippers, The Floot Loops - Chicago, IL
(2014-06)
Perform with an award-winning, gigging band of two to seven members, according to client needs. We have a diverse repertoire including contemporary, show tunes, classical, and jazz. Our venues have included: The City Winery, The Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks, The Chicago Public Library, Greater Chicagoland Pagan Pride, DePaul Humanities Center, and numerous city farmers' markets and coffee houses.
Flutist and Singer - The Bristol Renaissance Faire and The Janesville Renaissance Faire - Pleasant Prairie, WI; Janesville, WI
(2023-07 - 2024-09)
Played renaissance flute and sang folk songs at Faire performances. Remained in character while interacting with patrons and participating in basic dances.
3rd Flute/Piccolo Player - Victory Festival Orchestra - New Castle, DE
(2019-12 - 2019-12)
Performed holiday music for special events throughout the season as a member of a professional orchestra. Provided accompaniment for Gospel Pianist Adlan Cruz.
Substitute Flute/Piccolo Player - Northwest Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Chicago, IL
(2019-09 - 2019-11)
Substituted for the piccoloist in rehearsals and performance of Beethoven V, played flute on the remainder of the program.
Red Kettle Musician - The Salvation Army - Des Plaines and Chicago, IL
(2013)
Played flute, piccolo, keyboard to entertain city and suburban shoppers for charity.
2nd Flute & Piccolo Player - Stargate Music Productions - Glenview, IL
(2017-06 - 2019-01)
Performed in a professional touring orchestra that featured classical and world music.
Creator and Performer - Four Rivers Environmental Education Center - Channahon, IL
(2018-06 - 2018-06)
Played the flute, sang, and acted with two other actor-musicians in a children's musical comedy that I created, based on an Irish legend passed down orally through generations of my family. Performance: The King with Horse's Ears for the Arts and Nature on the River festival
Flutist, Kielbasa & Kimchi - Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks - Chicago, IL
(2018-06 - 2018-08)
With my small music ensemble, created and performed in an hour-long concert featuring Polish and Korean music. Played for children and adults at three Chicago Parks. Provided an instrument petting zoo and educational coloring sheets for the kids.
Invited Ensemble Instrumentalist - The Old Town School of Folk Music - Chicago, IL
(2016-12 - 2018-09)
Joined student musical ensembles as an invited guest to perform in shows at local bars for the Beatles Ensemble, Rutles Ensemble, and two Van Morrison Ensembles.
Performing Musician - Art Spot Entertainment - Lincolnwood, IL
(2014-02 - 2014-12)
Led singalongs and played flute to entertain and engage residents in assisted living centers.
Private Flute Teacher - Superprof Online Directory
(2024-01)
Teach elementary, middle-school, and adult students the flute and piccolo.
Private Flute Teacher - Lessons and Beyond - Chicago, IL
(2024-01)
Teach elementary and middle school students the flute and piccolo. Previously taught January 2020 - October 2021.
Substitute Flute Teacher - The People's Music School - Chicago, IL
(2020-03 - 2022-03)
On the substitute roster for all neighborhood programs in the school.
Parent Volunteer: Level II - Chicago Public Schools, Decatur Classical and Edgebrook Schools - Chicago, IL
(2007-09 - 2018-06)
Supervised elementary and middle-school students at my children's schools, including on a several-day plane trip to Washington DC for 8th-graders. Volunteered with Kindergarten through 8th grade for various academic and play activities. Level II: September 2007 - April 2016; Level 1: April 2016 - June 2018.
Playgroup Teacher for toddlers and preschoolers - Jefferson Park Lutheran Church - Chicago, IL
(2005-06 - 2007-06)
Led a weekly 3-hour playgroup with music, prayer, physical activity, and snacks for small children.
Instructor of Social Sciences - Various Chicago colleges - Chicago, IL
(1998-09 - 2020-03)
Taught courses in psychology and sociology at various Chicago colleges, as well as online, either full-time or part-time. September 1998 - April 2005; January - March 2020.
Program Assistant for after-school program - The Hyde Park Neighborhood Club - Chicago, IL
(1990-09 - 1991-06)
Supervised elementary-aged children for 3 hours after school. Tutored, led physical activity and games.
Recording Flutist - Nina Taylor, Chance Clemente Rappé Studio
(2024-10 - 2024-10)
Performed flute parts on an original R&B song: Losin' Time
Guest DJ - 97.1 The Drive - Chicago, IL
(2018-08 - 2018-08)
Guest DJ for a playlist featuring rock songs with flute solos.
Recording Flutist - Phil Myers, Jeff Grunewald's Wave Cave - Chicago, IL
(2017-10 - 2017-10)
Played flute solo with band's lead vocalist Phil Myers and drummer Jeff Grunewald. Song: A Million Years
Master Class - Baroque Flute - Flute Center of New York City (2025-06 - 2025-06)
Master Class - Broadway Musical Improvisation - ImprovBoston (2025-03 - 2025-03)
Certificate of Graduation - Medieval Flute Performance, Singing, Acting, Dialect, and Dance - Bristol Academy of the Performing Arts (2023 - 2023-08)
Private Instruction - Flute/Piccolo Performance - Sandra Rowland (2017-08 - 2020-02)
Master Class - Flute Performance - Chicago Philharmonic (2016-08 - 2016-08)
Non-degree Classes - Music - The Old Town School of Folk Music (2013 - 2016)
Master Classes - Flute Performance - Carnegie Mellon University Department of Music (2015-06 - 2015-06)
Private Instruction - Piano - August Appleton (2013 - 2013)
Private Instruction - Flute Performance - Monty Adams (2013 - 2013)
Private Instruction - Flute Performance - Melanie Lançon (2007 - 2007)
Online Facilitator Certificate - Online Course Teaching - Socrates Distance Learning Technology Group (2000-12 - 2000-12)
Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees - Psychology - The University of Chicago and Loyola University
