Years in Tulsa Youth Symphony:
5 Years
Instrument: Violin
Favorite Memory from TYS
I enjoyed playing for the opening of the Guthrie Green and eating cookies with my friends on Sundays!
After TYS: College Experience
Brian’s Educational History
High School: Union // College: University of Central Oklahoma
Brian’s College Orchestra Experience
I really enjoyed my college experience at UCO. I served as principal second violin for some time. I had the chance to play in an all-Baroque instrument chamber orchestra, where I learned so much about the history of string instruments. One of my favorite opportunities I had there was playing in musicals and operas such as The Most Happy Fella, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Aaron Copeland's The Tender Land.
Current Job: Orchestra Teacher
Describe a day to day in your life as an orchestra teacher:
I am the 7th Grade orchestra teacher for Union, and it has been a pleasure teaching in the room I first learned how to play my instrument. I also assist at the 8th Grade center and the 9th Grade orchestra at Union High School. I spend time planning lessons and teaching students how to make music!
What are your goals for the Union Orchestra over the next year:
I would like to see students' love for music, their aural understanding for music, and their compassion for others grow this year.
What are you most excited for this upcoming school year:
I am excited to showcase students' growth at our concerts; concert days are some of my favorite days I get to teach. I am also very blessed to get to work alongside so many great music teachers and techs at Union and can't wait to see how our team handles everything. I enjoy learning new things from teachers around me and being a part of a team will be very rewarding!