While I have been a member of our campus community for almost a decade, I am thrilled to begin this next chapter at Ithaca College as a MYRN faculty member in the Department of Music Education. My journey to Ithaca was many years in the making and my love of this institution is deeply personal.
As a young boy I recall my parents sharing many anecdotes about their incredible experiences in the Portland (CT) High School Band led by Eric Osterling (Ithaca College class of 1946). Mr. Osterling was a student of the late Walter Beeler and his legendary career in my hometown spanned 34 years. Truth be told - my parents met in band class so I suppose Mr. Osterling played a small part in my very existence! As you might imagine, joining the band was a directive, not an option in our household! Fast forward a number of years, three degrees, eleven years teaching band in the public schools in CT and NY, many honor band jobs, and four+ years of teaching in higher education - the rest is history. I am profoundly proud of my degree from our college and humbled to continue my work on the faculty of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. The success of our graduates, the artistry and scholarship of our faculty, and the rich and industry-leading history of our school serves as a constant source of much inspiration and pride. I am grateful for this opportunity to continue collaborating with our students and world-class faculty as we advance our mission together.
