Oakland University (Rochester, MI)
BM Cum Laude / Special Departmental Honors
1974 — 1987
Macomb Community College (Warren, MI)
1973 — 1974
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
1972 — 1973
Notre Dame High School (Harper Woods, MI)
Suma Cum Laude
1968 — 1972
Trumpet Studies:
Victor Paz
New York, NY
1994
James Tamburini
Windsor, ONT
1982 — 84
Vince Penzarella
New York, NY
1978
Marcus Belgrave
Detroit, MI
1976 — 88
Herbie Williams
Detroit, MI
1974 — 90
Bill Knevit
Detroit, MI
1973 — 75
Clifford Lillya
Ann Arbor, MI
1972 — 73
Larry Egan
Detroit, MI
1968 — 72
Composition Studies:
Stanley Hollingsworth
Detroit, MI
1984 — 88
Johnny Allen
Detroit, MI
1978 — 79
Ed Nucilli
Detroit, MI
1976 — 84
Herbie Williams
Detroit, MI
1974 — 90
Teaching Experience:
Universidad de San Francisco (Quito, Ecuador)
Professor of Jazz Studies / Theory ^ Arranging
Director of Jazz Orchestra and Small Ensembles
Instrumental ^ Vocal Improvisation
2011 — 2013
The New School (NYC, NY)
Assistant Director / Jazz Orchestra
2004 — 2005
Turtle Bay Music Conservatory (NYC, NY)
Instructor of Trumpet
1998 — 2000
Long Island University (Brooklyn, NY)
Special Instructor / Trumpet
1996 — 1999
Long Island University (Brooklyn, NY)
Assistant Director / Jazz Orchestra
1994 — 1998
The University of Toledo (Toledo, OH)
Special Instructor / Jazz Trumpet
1991 — 1992
Center For Creative Studies (Detroit, MI)
Instructor / Jazz Theory & Trumpet
1989 — 1991
Oakland University (Rochester, MI)
Professor of Trumpet
1984 — 1992
Oakland University (Rochester, MI)
Lecturer in Composition / Arranging
1984 — 1992
Awards:
Oakland University Matilda Award
Outstanding Alumni Achievement
2008
U.S. Department of State / Kennedy Center
Jazz Ambassadors (Trio WAG)
2003
U.S. Department of State / Kennedy Center
Jazz Ambassadors (Trio WAG)
2001
Best Instrumental-Vocal Group
the Backstage Awards (Rick DellaRatta)
1996
Best Instrumental-Vocal Group
the Backstage Awards (Miss Jo Thompson)
1994
Hall of Fame Inductee
the Metro Times Music Awards (Detroit, MI)
1993
Best Brass (Trumpet)
the Metro Times Music Awards (Detroit, MI)
1992
Best Songwriter / Composer
the Metro Times Music Awards (Detroit, MI)
1992
Best Brass (Trumpet)
the Metro Times Music Awards (Detroit, MI)
1991
Best Songwriter / Composer
the Metro Times Music Awards (Detroit, MI)
1990
Best Brass (Trumpet)
the Metro Times Music Awards (Detroit, MI)
1990
Jazz Finalist
Hennessy Cognac Jazz Search (Detroit, MI)
1990
Best Songwriter / Composer
the Metro Times Music Awards (Detroit, MI)
1989
Best Trumpet
the Metro Times Music Awards (Detroit, MI)
1989
Soloist Award
National Association of Jazz Educators
1977
Composition /Arranging Award
National Association of Jazz Educators
1977
Soloist Award
National Association of Jazz Educators
1976
Best Trumpet Award (State of Michigan)
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Lansing, MI)
1972