During my time at Ohio State, I was deeply involved with both the jazz and classical saxophone studios. I played in jazz combos and big bands on both saxophone and trombone, as well as doubling on flute and clarinet.

I also had the opportunity to run the Jazz Club Big Band, a student-lead community band that plays a concert each semester. I was in charge of programming music, finding rehearsal space, running rehearsal, and managing the personnel in the band, ensuring a smooth experience for all involved.

I student taught at Worthington Kilbourne High School. My daily duties included teaching the 3 concert bands, as well as middle school bands at Perry and McCord Middle Schools. In addition to normal classroom teaching, my duties also included daily administration. This consisted of maintaining instrument inventory, planning class periods, teaching individualized lessons, and assisting with the band's trip to the Music for All Cincinnati Regional Concert Band Festival.

While managing a busy schedule at The Ohio State University, I also spent nearly every weekend during the school year rehearsing with Matrix World Indoor Percussion. During my time in the ensemble, we upheld the standard of being WGI Percussion Independent World finalists, as well as constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the activity.

Outside of being a performer, I had many other responsibilities at Matrix. I served as an ensemble leader, which included many duties such as being in charge of the single largest piece of equipment we had (a 95x60ft tarp), managing truck loads, and sometimes running sectionals. I also occasionally drove a box truck to transport overflow equipment and oversaw the crew loading it and the safety of the equipment inside.

All these duties and my performance in all of them lead to me being awarded 2025 World Member of the Year, the highest distinction the ensemble places upon its performing members.