Growing up in the small town of Cortland New York, I had no idea what my life had in store for me. Joining one of the premier military bands at 19, becoming a featured soloist the next year, a position I held for the next 29 years. I have performed for 6 presidents, world digntaries and even a pope!

Having major compositions written expecially for me and performing them in venues like Carnigie Hall and with group such as the Boston Pops, National Symphony, Australian Wind Orchestra.

Life as been quite a journey!