This is my second entry within my series of Confessions of a Band Coach. I spent most of my last entry in the series focusing on introducing how my grad school work through McNally Smith College of Music and work…
Welcome aboard, fasten your safety belts, and settle in… it looks to be a smooth flight. Flight attendants, prepare for take off. Over the next four months, I will be reflecting on my work, both as a college educator at…
My father, Dale, passed away in 2012. He was 42 when I was born, and he was 78 when he went to live Jesus. This is my tribute I wrote for his Memorial Service. Sharing it again helps me to continue…
My mother, Virginia, passed away in 2010. She was 40 when I was born, and she was 73 when she was healed of cancer throughout her entire body and went to live Jesus. This is my tribute I wrote for…
Recently I submitted an application for a position with a Christian University. In the application, they had some questions for me to answer. This essay was my response.... Within the academic discipline of music, it’s difficult not to acknowledge, recognize,…