Norwalk Hospital/ Yale University School of Medicine Post-Graduate Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program (1990)
Emory University School of Medicine
Physician Assistant Program (PA)
Master of Medical Science 2006
Bachelor of Medical Science 1989
Physician Assistant Certificate 1989
Colorado State University 1986
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Zoology
Minor Anatomical Science
Minor Music
Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship in Music 1981-1986
Additional Scholarships for Musical Excellence:
CSU 1986
Delta Omicron (Professional International Music Fraternity) 1986 http://www.delta-omicron.org/
Golden Senior High School(Golden/ CO) 1981
1st chair/ Band letter/ Band President 1978-1981
Bands:
Participated in High School and College and was Section Leader/ 1st Chair:
-Symphonic Band
-Symphonic Wind Ensemble
-Marching Band
-Stage / Jazz Band
-Percussion Ensemble
-Pep Band
-Rudimental Ensemble
-Pit Orchestra
-Percussion for Vocal Groups
-Small Jazz Combos
-Orchestra
I wrote most all of the percussion music for Marching Band, Pep Band and the Rudimental Ensemble and arranged/ composed for various groups as needed.
Percussion Solo Recitals 1986/1987
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Colorado State University Band http://www.bands.colostate.edu/
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Colorado State University Alumni Marching Band
http://www.csualumniband.com/
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Performed at the following Festivals:
The Bahamas International Music Festival 1981
The Wichita Jazz Festival 1981
The Fullerton College Jazz Festival 1983
Disneyland/Magic Mountain 1982/1993
The Reno Jazz Festival 1984 where CSU Jazz Band “The Statesmen” opened for Count Basie’s Orchestra
University of Northern Colorado Jazz Festival 1978-1986
Awards and Honors:
Outstanding Band Member 1979-1981
National Association of Jazz Educators (NAJE) Citation for Outstanding Musicianship 1981
John Philip Sousa Semper Fidelis 1981
U.S. Collegiate Wind Bands acceptance 1981
Delta Omicron Upsilon Chapter 2nd Vice President and Publicity Committee 1981-1986
Section Leader Award 1986
Nominated to: The All-American College Marching Olympic Band 1984
The All-American College Marching Inaugural Band (Pres. Reagen 1985)
The U.S. Liberty Band for 4th of July Celebration 1986
“All-American” Hall of Fame Honors 1986
Alternate to The All-American Marching Disney Band (six selected in the U.S.) 1983
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