The American Prize in Composition, Semi-Finalist Status in Wind Ensemble Division
Faculty Advisor, Society of Composers Student Chapter, Shepherd University, 2016
Sabbatical for Professional Development, Composing and Research, 2016
Faculty Professional Development Grant for Jazz Recording, 2016
World Oceans New Music Ensemble Award and Performance, 2015/16
Boston Metro Opera, Director’s Choice Award, 2014
Finalist in Master Composer category (from 210 worldwide submissions) from International Music Prizes in Composition, December 2010
WVMTA Commissioned Composer of the Year, 2012
Shepherd University Faculty Search Committee, 2019-2020
Shepherd University Curriculum and Instruction Committee 2012-present
Shepherd University Arts and Humanities Area Curriculum Committee (Chair), 2010-present
Shepherd University Professional Development Committee, 2009-present
Shepherd University Music Department Faculty Search Committee (Co-Chair), 2008-2009
Shepherd University Music Department Interim Faculty Search Committees, 2009-2010
Shepherd University HLC Self-Study Steering Committee, 2010
Honorary fully inducted member of Xi Epsilon Chapter, Phi Mu Alpha, 2010
Honorary member of Eta Tau Chapter, Sigma Alpha Iota, the Women’s Music Sorority, 2010
Faculty Advisor, Eta Tau Chapter, Sigma Alpha Iota
Cambridge University (UK) “2000 Outstanding Intellectuals,” 2005
Who’s Who of American Teachers, 1998 (second nomination in 2005)
National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award, 1997
Presidential Recognition for Service from President George H. W. Bush, 1999
CAI (computer-assisted instruction) Lab Coordinator, Catholic University, 2001-2003
Coördinator (and member), Theater Arts Group, Montgomery College, 1987-2000
Music Grants Award Committee, Montgomery County Arts Council, 1997-1998
College Music Society, 2005-present
Society of Composers, 2005-present
Society of Music Theory, 2005-present
Chair, Jazz Curriculum Development Committee, Montgomery College, 1994-1999
Montgomery College, Area Coordinator, Music Theory, Aural Skills, and Keyboard Skills, responsible for curriculum development and uniform implementation, 1992-2001
Montgomery College 50th Anniversary Arts Committee, 1995-1996
Montgomery College Faculty Search Committees, 1996, 1998
Montgomery College, Music Building Renovation Oversight Committee, 1995-1999
Montgomery College Representative, Council for Higher Education in Music, 1990-2000
Catholic University Representative to CHEM, 2000-2005
Presenter, Seminar for American University Music Faculty: Implementing a Jazz Major in a Traditional University Curriculum, 1999
Member, International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE), 1987-present
Treasurer, IAJE Maryland Unit, 1989-1995
Executive Board Member, MD Unit IAJE, 1996-2005
Executive Board Member, MD Jazz Educators, 2005-present
Mid-Atlantic Region IAJE Conference Committee, 1997-2001
Music Educator’s National Conference, 1990-1996
Maryland Music Educators Association, 1990-1996
North American Brass Band Association, 1988-1993
American Federation of Musicians, Local 161-710, 1981-2004
Music Reviewer, Gaithersburg Gazette, 1998-2000
Contributing arts writer, ShoreKids Magazine 2005-2009
Guild of Episcopal Church Musicians, 1999-present
Radio Engineer’s License (Class C), FCC
Personal Interests, Eleemosynary Duties, and Other Information
Vestry, St. John’s Episcopal Parish, Hagerstown, MD
Stewardship Commission, St. John’s Episcopal Parish
Choir member (Tenor or Bass/Baritone) St. John’s Episcopal Parish
Memorial Music Fund for St. John’s Episcopal Church~
(in memoriam Helen Austin Rapp and Janice Austin Cook)
Coördinator PMA, SAI, SUDOM Food drives supporting St John’s Foodbank, Foodbank of Western Maryland, HARC, and Bester Elementary School Food Pantry
Coördinator for SU official collection point, USMC Toys for Tots Campaign
Principal donor, St. John’s Episcopal Church Concert Series
Friends of Holy Trinity Cathedral Music School, Haiti
The National Cathedral Association
Friends of Truro (Cornwall, UK) Cathedral
The National Symphony Orchestra Association (including donated performances)
Member of The Nature Conservancy
The National Trust for Historic Preservation
Other charitable and support organizations throughout the years.