This harpist has also played as soloist on invitation at the American Harp Society National Convention and the World Harp Congress. He has served as adjudicator and judge for the Washington State Solo competition, the Seattle Young Artist Music Festival, and the American Harp Society.

His classical background includes performances with such conductors as Seiji Ozawa, Chales Dutoit, Leonard Slatkin, Robert Spano, Gerard Schwarz, and John Rutter. His popular music experience is equally notable, as he has shared the stage with Tony Bennett, Jose Carreras, Josh Groban, Olivia Newton-John, Rita Moreno, Doc Severinsen, and James Taylor, to name a few. He has also performed as solo harpist on Cunard Line’s “Queen Elizabeth 2” for its World Cruise on six continents.

In addition, he is a sought-after recording artist, participating in more than 200 motion picture soundtracks, including “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” “Wedding Planner,” “Wedding Date,” “Wedding Crashers,” and several Disney, PBS Mystery, and Hallmark Hall of Fame productions. He received his Master of Music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music after earning his Bachelor of Music from the University of Washington. His teachers include Pamela Vokolek, Lynne Palmer and Alice Chalifoux.

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