Bible studies
I have been an active member of the Lutheran Church of All Saints in McHenry, IL from age two through high school. At that church, I was involved in Sunday School from first through fifth grade and Youth Group from sixth through twelfth grade. My senior year of high school, I was the Youth Group Secretary.
I also received my First Communion and went through Confirmation there. I have experience teaching Vacation Bible School and Sunday School at that church.
During my first two years of college (2004-2006), I was the Assistant Minister of Music at Joyful Harvest Lutheran Church in Johnsburg, IL, where one of my responsibilities was to coordinate the sermons for the week with the music I selected.
At DePaul University in Chicago, IL, where I spent my freshman year of college, I was a part of: The Well, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and L.I.F.T. (Living in Faith Together). While enrolled there, I attended St. James Lutheran Church.
I then transferred to Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL for my remaining three years of college. Wheaton College is a non-denominational, Christian community. Interested applicants are required to write essays on their faith and sign a community covenant that promises they will rely on the Lord to live a life that is pleasing to Him. While at Wheaton College, I became a member of Sovereign Grace Church and was a participant in the Singles Care Group.
During the summers of 2005, 2006, and 2007, I took trips to various parts of China to spread the gospel. I underwent extensive training and orientation prior to each journey.
I worked as a Youth Group Leader at Gloria Mission Church from 2006-2007. My responsibilities included leading Bible studies every Sunday afternoon and Youth Group activities every Thursday evening. On those Thursday nights, I would lead a time of worship through song, sharing how our week had gone, prayer, and Bible study.
I am currently going through a membership class at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, NM. I also am a regular attender of The Well (the College/Young Adult ministry at the church).
flute
I am currently pursuing a Masters of Music in Flute Performance at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. I play first flute in the UNM Wind Symphony and am studying flute with the principal flutist of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Valerie Potter.
I attended DePaul University in Chicago, IL during my freshman year of college. My private teacher there was Hideko Amano, and our studio classes were led by Mary Stolper, the principal flutist of the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra in Chicago, IL.
I finished my Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance at Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, where I studied with Dr. Jennie Brown. While there, I performed as principal flutist of the Symphonic Band.
I have ten years of private instruction experience, and I love teaching students of all ages and ability levels.
I currently work as a Music Clerk at Apple Mountain Music on Comanche in Albuquerque, NM and am willing to teach at their music studio, if desired.
I have also taught at Naperville Music in Naperville, IL from 2007-2008 and Mike's Brass and Woodwind in Johnsburg, IL during the fall of 2005.
More flute experience is included below:
? Recitals
- Wheaton College Senior Recital, Wheaton, IL 2008;
- Wheaton College Junior Recital, Wheaton, IL 2007;
- Wheaton College Sophomore Recital, Wheaton, IL 2006 (Performed on flute, Irish penny whistle, Chinese crystal flute, and Japanese shakuhachi)
- Fourth Presbyterian Church Friday Concert Series, Chicago, IL 2006;
- High School Senior Flute Recital, Fox Lake, IL 2004;
? Solo Concerto Performances
- Chicago Youth Concert Orchestra , Chicago, IL 2002;
- McHenry County Youth Orchestra, McHenry, IL 2001;
? Ensembles
- University of New Mexico Wind Symphony (1st Flute), Albuquerque, NM 2008;
- Wheaton College Symphonic Band (Principal ‘06-‘08), Wheaton, IL 2005 - 2008;
- DePaul University Wind Symphony, Chicago, IL 2004 - 2005;
- Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL 2003 - 2004;
- Chicago Youth Concert Orchestra, Chicago, IL 2001 – 2003;
- McHenry County Youth Orchestra, McHenry, IL 1999 - 2001;
? Masterclasses – performed for the following musicians
- Jonathan Keeble, Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007;
- Mary Stolper, Principal Flute of the Grant Park Symphony 2006;
- Walfrid Kujala, Professor at Northwestern University 2005;
- Tadeu Coelho, Professor at the North Carolina School of the Arts 2004