Education

• Ph.D. (Music Education with emphasis in Choral Conducting), University of Oklahoma (1995)
• Kodaly Music Education Certification, University of Oklahoma (June 1998)
• M.A. (Music Education), Louisiana Tech University (1988)
• Non-degree program, Tokyo Baptist Theological Seminary (1976-1977)
• B.M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi (1975)

Teaching Experience

• Professor of Music Education, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2004-present)
• Associate Professor of Music Education, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1994-2004)
• Adjunct Professor, University of New Orleans (1997-2004)
• Grader (Independent Study Department), University of Oklahoma (1991-1996)
• Adjunct Instructor, University of Oklahoma (1991-1992)
• Music Coordinator, Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (1991-1994)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Oklahoma (1988-1992)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Louisiana Tech University (1986-1988)
• General Music Teacher, Cedar Creek Private School, Ruston, Louisiana (1985-1988)
• Choral Music Teacher, Freeport Intermediate School, Freeport, Texas (1978-1982)

Teaching Specializations

• Music Education
• Church Music Administration
• Church Music Technology

Ministry Experience

• Bi-vocational Co-Pastor, First Baptist Church, Marrero, Louisiana (2006-present)
• Bi-vocational Minister of Music, First Baptist Church, Marrero, Louisiana (1996-2006)
• Interim Minister of Music, First Baptist Church, New Orleans, Louisiana (1995-1996)
• Interim Minister of Music, Calvary Baptist Church, New Orleans, Louisiana (1995)
• Bi-vocational Minister of Music, Emmaus Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (1992-1994)
• Bi-vocational Minister of Music, Kentucky Avenue Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (1988-1992)
• Bi-vocational Minister of Music, Bethel Baptist Church, Ruston, Louisiana (1985-1988)
• Bi-vocational Minister of Music, Simsboro Baptist Church, Simsboro, Louisiana (1983-1984)
• Bi-vocational Minister of Music, West End Baptist Church, Freeport, Texas (1979-1983)
• Interim Minister of Music, First Baptist Church, Freeport, Texas (1978-1979)
• Missionary Journeyman, Oi Baptist Church, Tokyo, Japan (1975-1977)
• Bi-vocational Minister of Music and Youth, Whitesand Baptist Church, Prentiss, Mississippi (1972-1975)

Publications

Textbook

• Experiencing Music, University of Oklahoma Center for Continuing Education, Independent Study Department (1993)

Professional Presentations

• Using Music Notation Software in the Educational Environment: An Overview of Finale, Louisiana Music Educators Association State Music Conference, Louisiana Music Educators Convention (November 2003)
• Beat, Melody, Rhythm, Heart, and Head, Lake Yale Children's Choir Camp Leaders Sessions, Florida Baptist Convention (July 2003)
• Why Can't Our Kids Read Music? Some Missing Steps Between Musical Activities and the Printed Page, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board Church Music Leadership Conference, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (July 2000)
• Youth Choirs: Fish? Fowl? Extinct?, Evangeline Baptist Association Minister of Music Workshop (September 2000)
• The Missing Link: Linking Musical Activities and the Printed Page, National Preschool Children's Convention, (1999)
• Selected Aspect of the Junior High Voice: Voicing, Rehearsal Techniques, Music Selection, Church Music Symposium XIV, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1990)

Conductor

• Messiah, George F. Handel (December 2004)
• A Ceremony of Carols, Benjamin Britten (December 2002)
• Messiah, George F. Handel (December 1993)
• The Seven Last Words of Christ, Theodore Dubois (April 1993)
• Christmas Oratorio, Camille Saint-Saens (December 1992)
• Gloria, Antonio Vivaldi (December 1991)
• Requiem, Gabriel Faure (February 1991)

Tenor Soloist

• Messiah, George F. Handel (1995)
• Covenant Presbyterian Church (1992)
• Mass No. 2 in G, Franz Schubert (1991)
• The Seven Last Words of Christ, Theodore Dubois (1990)
• Regina coeli, K.276, Wolfgang A. Mozart
• Messe de Minuit pour Noel, Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1988)
• Serenade to Music, Ralph Vaughan Williams
• Messiah, George F. Handel (1977)
• Christmas Oratorio, Camille Saint-Saens (1975)
• The Seasons, Franz J. Haydn
• A Midsummer Night's Dream (Thisbe), Benjamin Britten

Clinician

• Louisiana Baptist Convention Junior High Honor Choir, Alexandria, Louisiana (2007)
• Caddo Parish Elementary Honor Choir, Shreveport, Louisiana (2006)
• District II Vocal Music Teachers Association Honor Choir, Pineville, Louisiana (2004)
• St. Charles Parish Elementary Honor Choir, Hahnville, Louisiana (2003)
• New Orleans District Honor Boychoir, New Orleans, Louisiana (2002)
• St. Charles Parish Elementary Honor Choir, Luling, Louisiana (2000)
• District V Junior High Honor Choir, Lake Charles, Louisiana (2000)
• Florida Baptist Young Musicians Camp, Blue Springs Baptist Assembly, Marianna, Florida (1999)
• Shreveport Elementary Honor Choir, Shreveport, Louisiana (1998)
• Florida Baptist Young Musicians Camp, Blue Springs Baptist Assembly, Marianna, Florida (1996)
• District I Junior High Honor Choir, Monroe, Louisiana (1995)
• District I Junior High Honor Choir, Monroe, Louisiana (1989)
• Gulfshore Choral Music Camp, Junior High Choir, Long Beach, Mississippi (1989)
• District V Junior High Honor Choir, Lake Charles, Louisiana (1989)
• District VII Junior High Honor Choir, Shreveport, Louisiana (1988)
• District II Junior High Honor Choir, Alexandria, Louisiana (1988)
• Honor Choir, Haughton/Bossier City, Louisiana (1986)

Adjudicator

• Audition Judge, Louisiana All State Choir 2nd Round Auditor, Alexandria, Louisiana (1998)
• Audition Judge, Kodaly National Honor Choir, Denham Springs, Louisiana (1997)
• Audition Judge, Louisiana All State Choir 2nd Round Audition, Lafayette, Louisiana (1997)
• Audition Judge, Louisiana All State Choir 1st Round Audition, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (1997)
• Audition Judge, Louisiana All State Choir 2nd Round Audition, Alexandria, Louisiana (1996)
• Adjudicator, Association of Christian Schools, South Central Region, New Orleans, Louisiana (1996)
• Concert Adjudicator, Louisiana District V Choral Festival, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana (1997)
• Concert Adjudicator, Louisiana District VI Choral Festival, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana (1997)
• Sight Reading Adjudicator, M.H.S.A.A. District VIII Choral Festival, Hattiesburg, Mississippi (1995)
• Concert Adjudicator, District Site 60, Western Heights, Oklahoma (1994)
• Adjudicator, District Site 62, Mustang, Oklahoma (1994)
• Concert Adjudicator, District Site 57, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, Oklahoma (1994)
• Sight Reading Adjudicator, District Site 65, Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma (1994)
• Concert Adjudicator, District Site 76, Broken Bow, Oklahoma (1993)
• Adjudicator, Oklahoma State Free Will Baptist Music Festival, Shawnee, Oklahoma (1993)
• Sight Reading Adjudicator, District Site 65, Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma (1993)
• Adjudicator, Oklahoma State Music Festival, University of Oklahoma, Normal, Oklahoma (1993)
• Oklahoma City Community College - District Site 62, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK (1993)
• Adjudicator, Oklahoma State Music Festival, University of Oklahoma, Normal, Oklahoma (1992)
• Adjudicator, District Site 62, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK (1992)
• Adjudicator, District Site 60, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (1992)
• Adjudicator, District Site 64, East Central State University, Ada, Oklahoma (1992)
• Adjudicator, Oklahoma State Free Will Baptist Music Festival, Shawnee, Oklahoma (1992)
• Adjudicator, Oklahoma State Music Festival, University of Oklahoma, Normal, Oklahoma (1991)
• Adjudicator, District Site 60, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (1991)
• Adjudicator, District Site 64, East Central State University, Ada, Oklahoma (1991)
• Concert Adjudicator, District Site 57, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, Oklahoma (1991)
• Concert Adjudicator, District Site 65, Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma (1991)
• Adjudicator, Oklahoma State Free Will Baptist Music Festival, Shawnee, Oklahoma (1991)
• Adjudicator, Oklahoma State Free Will Baptist Music Festival, Shawnee, Oklahoma (1990)
• Adjudicator, Oklahoma Baptist Convention Young Musicians Festival, Capitol Association (1990)
• Adjudicator, Oklahoma Baptist Convention Young Musicians Festival, Capitol Association (1989)
• Concert Adjudicator, Louisiana District VIII Choral Festival, Shreveport, Louisiana (1988)
• Concert Adjudicator, District IV, Longview, Texas (1988)
• Adjudicator, State Junior High Festival, Warren, Arkansas (1988)
• Sight Reading Adjudicator, Louisiana District VIII Choral Festival, Shreveport, Louisiana (1987)
• Concert Adjudicator, Louisiana District II Choral Festival, Alexandria, Louisiana (1987)
• Adjudicator, Louisiana District VII Choral Festival, Shreveport, Louisiana (1986)
• Sight Reading Adjudicator, Region XXI, Orange, Texas (1982)