Church Organist/Choir Director
Our Lady of Peace Church in Salamanca, N.Y., and St. Patrick's Church in Limestone, N.Y., 1971-2009
- Vocal soloist, organist, guitarist for 600+ weddings and funerals
- Director of a small volunteer church choir
- Initiated and directed a hand bell choir for children and adults
- Successfully produced/directed/performed "Amahl and the Night Visitors," with an ecumenical cast of adults and children involving professional singers and musicians
Private Music Teacher
Salamanca, N.Y., 1988-2010
- Successfully coached three students as soloists in America's Youth in Concert European Tour, 2005 and 2007
Music/Artistic Director
Ray Evans Seneca Theatre, Salamanca, N.Y., 1986-2005
- Founding board member of the Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association (CCLAA)
- Successfully wrote/directed/ performed musical reviews
- Coordinated the talents/creative energies of a cast of 75.
- Successfully headed a production staff of volunteers in producing musicals
- Collaborated with Academy Award winner Ray Evans, executive producer
Theater Arts Instructor
Warren Summer Music School, Warren, Pa., 1992-1999