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What began as an idle interest in 4th grade (beginner's clarinet) ultimately evolved to a heavy involvement in the performing arts during high school, college, and years beyond. Within the last decade, my feats have included:
- Learning to play several musical instruments (from trumpet to saxophone to viola)
- Competing against several top barbershop quartets in the Northeast US
- Performing with professionals in rock concerts, services, and parades
- Writing drill charts that were performed in marching band competitions
- Arranging musical charts that were performed professionally onstage
- Scoring an entire musical for orchestra, including several original vocal arrangements
- Directing and assisting in directing musical groups of various sizes (quartet to ensemble)
Personally arranged music is described in further detail in the Hobbies > Music section.
Currently, my musical pursuits include the Montgomery County Band (trombone) and the North Pennsmen Barbershop Chorus (tenor). I briefly played with the Quakertown Band (clarinet).
Lately, I've been working on chordal instruments (keyboard, guitar) to expand my musical understanding.
Today, I remain dedicated to music and I expect to, even after settling down. I like to think I'm living my dream of "engineer by day, musician by night".
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