Instrument/Position:
Percussion, Principal Percussionist
Hometown:
Fremont, CA
Education:
BA and MA Degrees from San Jose State University
Joined the Symphony:
1973
Other orchestras/ensembles/festivals you have or currently play with:
Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, New Century Chamber Orchestra, Skywalker Orchestra
Most memorable musical experience:
Performing “Spices, Perfumes, Toxins” by Avner Dorman at the Cabrillo Festival in 2009 with Marin Alsop conducting
If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing:
Teaching music
Hobbies:
I have very little free time. 50 private students and I run a youth percussion ensemble called the Pre University Percussion Group. Enjoy a glass of wine
Favorite vacation spot:
Hawaii, so far
What three things can always be found in your refrigerator:
Hello Fresh, ice cream, mustard
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be:
Don’t be so hard on yourself
Do you have a “bucket list” piece of orchestral music that you have yet to play:
Les Noces by Stravinsky
