---Performer for Hire---
Anything is possible with a versatile musician and his friends!You can hire me (or a small ensemble) to perform at your small or formal occasion. I am available to perform as a soloist on saxophone, flute, and clarinet. I can perform solo classical repertoire to add a unique musical experience to your social engagement or open an event with the Star Spangled Banner. If needed, I frequently work with other musicians and can perform with a duo or trio, or sometimes more. Currently I gig with the East End Vipers. The East End Vipers is a zydeco style group that plays jazz, standards, and Motown music.
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Pit Orchestra Reed Books are My SpecialtyAre you in need of a pit musician for your musical that can handle a difficult reed book? Please contact me. I have any saxophone, clarinet, or flute/piccolo you would need covered. I have performed standards like How to Succeed in Business and Grease to modern productions like Jason Robert Brown's Parade and Spamalot. I am available for a tech week and performances. More than that would need to be discussed.
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Small Ensembles
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My colleague, Amanda Casey, and I play as a flute duo. We can play light prelude music for a ceremony or lively classical music for a luncheon.
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The 'Smoke and Mirrors Saxophone Quartet' live at the Laurel Mall in Hazleton, PA. The quartet performs frequently throughout the Hazleton area.
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Performing with Wolfie and the Bavarians at the Old Boise Oktoberfest! Pictured with Rob "Wolfie" Walker
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The Smoke and Mirrors entertained an audience of music students and their families at a summer music academy. The set includes the Theme from the Muppet Show, You've Got a Friend in Me, and When I'm Sixty Four.
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East End VipersThe East End Vipers is a Dixie Land/Jazz fusion band that performs in the Wilkes Barre area. We were recently (July 2015) nominated for a Steamtown Music Award for Scranton's Best Jazz Group. The Vipers consists of Bill Davis - Vocals and Guitar, Phil Jevin - Drums, Ryan Lamoreux- Tuba, and Me - Sax, Clarinet, and Flute. Below you can hear some of our tunes!
Photo to Right taken at the Berwick Brewery. Check us out on YouTube |
Band Director
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I have many years experience directing all sorts of ensembles. I have worked with elementary and middle school bands in my position at Drums Elementary/Middle School. Though, I also have experience working with large honor bands, jazz bands, high school bands, marching bands, and coaching small ensembles. Take a look at my "Musicianship" page to see me conducting various ensembles.
The photo to the left was taken in April 2015 where I rehearsed and led a group of Scout musicians from Pennsylvania and New Jersey at JAMBO 2015, held at Kutztown University. We prepared processional, recessional, and artistic pieces for the opening ceremonies of JAMBO! |

