education
2012-2014 School of Music at Ball State University - MM in Cello Performance
2011 Sibelius Academy
2008-2012 Chicago College of the Performing Arts - BM in Cello Performance
2003-2007 Etobicoke School of the Arts- Music Major
orchestral experience
2019 - CELLA - Toronto's Electric Duo (https://cella.to)
2017 Hollywood Concert Orchestra - Japan Tour, Principal Cellist
2016 New York Chamber Players
2014-2016 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast International Tour, presented by Broadway Entertainment Group
2012-2014 Muncie Symphony
2012-2014 Anderson Symphony
2012-2013 Marion Philharmonic
2012 Ochestre de la Francophonie
2011 Hollywood Concert Orchestra - China Tour
2011 Sibelius Academy Orchestra
2009-2010 National Youth Orchestra of Canada
2009-2010 Civic Orchestra of Chicago (Associate member)
2008- 2012 Chicago College of Performing Arts Orchestra
2006- 2008 Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra
2004-2007 Etobicoke School of the Arts (ESA) Stradivari String Ensemble
2003-2007 ESA Symphony Orchestra (principal cellist since 2006)
summer programs
2013 Cremona International Music Academy and Competition
2012 Ochestre de la Francophonie
2009-2010 National Youth Orchestra of Canada
2008 National Arts Center Young Artist Program Junior Strings
scholarships and awards
2012-2014 Graduate Assistantship at Ball State University
2008-2012 Chicago College of the Performing Arts Music Conservatory Scholarship
2009 National Youth Orchestra of Canada Leadership Scholarship
2008 First Prize and Best of Class in Kiwanis Music Competition
(Classes: String Studies and Grade 10 Solo Cello)
2007 Arthur Press Music Scholarship
2007 Lian Thom Music Award
2007 ESA SESAT Proficiency Award for Music
2006 Robert Weiss Music Scholarship
principal teachers
2014- Vladimir Panteleyev
2012-2014 Peter Opie
2011 Maris Villeruss
2011 Raimo Sariola
2008-2012 Richard Hirschl
2005-2008 Marie Gelinas