Conducting has become one of my most focused musical roles—not as display, but as responsibility.
When stepping in front of an ensemble, my priority is clarity: of sound, of intention, of collective purpose. Guest conducting offers a rare opportunity to enter an existing musical culture, listen quickly, and shape something meaningful within a limited time frame. The work is as much about trust and attention as it is about technique.
I’ve had the privilege of guest conducting a wide range of professional, university, and honor ensembles, including the U.S.A.F. Airmen of Note, the BMI–New York Jazz Orchestra, state and regional all-state ensembles, and the University of Connecticut Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. These experiences reinforce a simple truth: strong musical outcomes emerge when expectations are clear, rehearsal time is respected, and listening is treated as a shared discipline.
Educational contexts matter deeply to me. I approach each engagement not as a clinic, but as a temporary community—one where rigor and generosity can coexist, and where young musicians are trusted with serious music and serious ideas.
Selected Guest Conducting Engagements
- MMEA Central District Jazz Ensemble (01/18/2020)
- MMEA-ED Jr. Jazz Band (03/10/2018)
- Vermont VMEA District VI H.S. Jazz Band (02/03/2018)
- Massachusetts All-State High School Jazz Ensemble (2016)
- Newport Jazz Festival (07/31/2016)
- Symphony Hall, Boston, MA (03/12/2016)
- BMI–New York Jazz Orchestra, Christ & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, NYC (06/26/2014)
- University of Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, Storrs, CT (05/01/2014)
- Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, Winnipeg, MB (03/16/2014)
- Connecticut Eastern Region High School Jazz Ensemble (01/14–15/2011)
- Massachusetts Southeast District Jazz Ensemble (01/08–09/2010)
- Connecticut Northern Region High School Jazz Ensemble (01/15–16/2010)
- Connecticut Northern Region Middle School Jazz Ensemble (03/06–07/2009)
- Massachusetts Central District Jazz Ensemble, Worcester, MA (01/14–17/2009)
- BMI Jazz Orchestra, Christ & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, NYC (07/19/2007)
- MENC All-Eastern Honors Jazz Ensemble, Baltimore, MD (03/03–06/2005)
- University of Connecticut Wind Ensemble (11/14/2002)
- U.S.A.F. Airmen of Note, Howard University, Washington, D.C. (07/27/2002)
Repertoire Selection
Selecting repertoire is one of the most consequential decisions a conductor makes. Programming shapes how musicians experience difficulty, collaboration, and success.
Below are selected performance programs from my guest conducting engagements with regional middle school and high school jazz ensembles, which include level-appropriate works that stood out to me while adjudicating.
- 2020 MMEA Central District Jazz Ensemble
- 2018 MMEA-ED Jr. Jazz Band
- 2018 Vermont VMEA District VI H.S. Jazz Band
- 2016 Massachusetts All-State High School Jazz Ensemble
- 2011 Connecticut Eastern Region High School Honors Jazz Ensemble
- 2009 Connecticut Northern Region Middle School Jazz Ensemble
- 2009 Massachusetts Central District High School Jazz Ensemble