QUALIFICATIONS and BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE
Salem College, Bachelor of Music Degree (Piano Performance)
Permanent National Certification
Permanent State Certification
Over 35 years of Private Piano Instruction
Over 35 years of Composition Instruction
UNCG Summer Music Camp Piano Instructor for 28 years
Performed violin with Charlotte’s Annual Messiah Orchestra for over 45 years
Performed piano accompaniments with the Charlotte Civic Orchestra concerts
Judged piano, violin, and composition competitions for 30 years in North and South Carolina
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (former violin member)
Winston-Salem Symphony Orchestra (former violin member)
Charlotte Civic Orchestra (former violin member)
Boy Scouts of America Certified Counselor for the Music Merit Badge
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Programs
Greensboro Music Teachers Association Programs
Virtual Local Music Teachers Association Programs
UNCG-Focus on Piano Literature Seminars/Recitals
NCMTA (North Carolina Music Teachers Association)
State Conferences
State Workshops
MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)
National Conferences
National Leadership Summits, Cincinnati, OH (9)
National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, Chicago, IL (2007)
American Liszt Society Festival (2011)
Brain Ganz Recital & Master Class Workshop, Raleigh, NC (2021)
Peter Mack Recital & Master Class Workshop, Raleigh, NC (2018)
Marina Lomazov Recital & Master Class Workshop, Raleigh, NC (2013)
Nelita True Recital & Master Class Workshop, Raleigh, NC (2011)
PUBLICATIONS
American Music Teacher (National Magazine of Music Teachers National Association)
North Carolina Music Teacher (State Journal for NC Music Teachers Association)
GUEST SPEAKER
- 2010 NCMTA State Conference Banquet (UNC-Wilmington, NC)
NCMTA PIANO PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP
- 2020 Workshop Clinician for the 2020-21 Junior A & B Piano Literature (3 Hours)
NCMTA CONFERENCE SESSION
- 2024 Musical Nuggets Panel Presentation (Part I)
COMPOSITION PRESENTATIONS
Invited to present Sessions on Teaching Composition to the following organizations:
NATIONAL MUSIC CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) National Conference in Atlanta, GA (2024)
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) National Conference in NYC (2012)
STATE MUSIC CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
North Carolina Music Teachers Association State Conference, Greensboro, NC (2022)
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs 100th State Conference, Raleigh, NC (2017)
Texas Music Teachers Association State Conference, Dallas, TX (2017)
North Carolina Music Teachers Association 50th State Conference, Greensboro, NC (2009)
South Carolina Music Teachers Association 50th State Conference, Charleston, SC (2010)
UNIVERSITY and COLLEGE PEDAGOGY CLASS PRESENTATION
Elon University Pedagogy Students (2019, 2016, 2010)
UNC-Greensboro Pedagogy Students (2016, 2012, 2010, 2009)
Salem College Pedagogy Students (2018, 2010)
Winthrop University Pedagogy Students (2011, 2010)
UNC-Charlotte Pedagogy Students (2015, 2011)
University of Georgia MTA Student Chapter (2012)
LOCAL MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION PRESENTATIONS
Virtual Local Music Teachers Association (2023)
Cape Fear MTA Piano Teachers Association (2020)
Charlotte Piano Teachers Association (2018)
Greensboro Music Teachers Association (2015, 2010)
Columbia (SC) Music Teachers Association (2012)
Greenville (SC) Music Teachers Association (2012)
Winston-Salem Piano Teachers Association (2012)
Durham Music Teachers Association (2011)
Dutch Fork Music Teachers Association (Columbia, SC (2011)
High Point Piano Teachers Association (2010)
Raleigh Piano Teachers Association (2010)
Chapel Hill Music Teachers Association (2010)
COMPOSITION WORKSHOPS (for Teacher’s Studios and Music Schools)
Pat King Piano Students (Greensboro) (2018)
Music Academy South (Raleigh) (2011)
Perkins-Brooks Piano Studio (2011)
INDEPENDENT MUSIC TEACHER PRESENTATIONS
Invited to present Sessions on establishing The Independent Music Teacher's Studio to the following organizations:
UNIVERSITY and COLLEGE PEDAGOGY CLASS PRESENTATIONS
UNC-Charlotte Pedagogy Students (2020, 2015)
Elon University Pedagogy Students (2019)
Salem College Pedagogy Students (2018, 2016)
UNC-Greensboro Pedagogy Students (2016, 2012)
Mars Hill University Pedagogy Students (2014)
ASSOCIATIONS
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum (CPTF) (President 1997-1999)
Charlotte Music Club (Past Board Member)
Charlotte Music Teachers Association (CMTA) (Board Member)
Greensboro Music Teachers Association (GMTA) (Board Member)
Virtual Local Music Teachers Association (VLMTA)
American College of Musicians (GUILD)
Friends of Music at Queens University (Past President)
Friends of Music at Salem College (Past Board Member)
North Carolina Music Teachers Association (President 1999-2001)
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs (Charlotte Festival Past Chairman)
MTNA Southern Division
Director (2006-2008)
President (2004-2006)
MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)
National Nominating Committee (2015-2017)
National Board of Directors (2006-2008)
National Local Association Forum Chair (2006-08)
PERSONAL HONORS
2019-2021 Listed with Expertise.com (Best Piano Teachers in Charlotte)
2016-2023 Steinway Top Teacher Award
2012 Teacher of the Year Award with North Carolina Music Teachers Association (NCMTA)
2012 Hall of Fame Award with UNC-Greensboro Summer Music Camp
2007 National Foundation Fellow Award with Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
Listed with:
Who’s Who in American Women
Who’s Who in America
Who’s Who in the World
Outstanding Musicians of the 20th Century
