Fitchburg State University: directed Instrumental Arts Program, including Jazz Band, Chamber Ensembles, and Applied Instruction.
Boston University College for the Arts: directed Jazz Ensembles (1995 -2001). Ensembles included: Big Band, Five Combos, Jazz Workshop, Jazz Vocal Groups. Co-produced Seven Steps to Heaven CD.
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Guest conductor
Metropolia University Big Band (Helsinki, Finland)
Central Massachusetts Jazz Orchestra
Indian Hill Music Center Big Band, MA
Leonard Bernstein tribute, Boston University
Conservatory “A. Buzzolla”- Adria, Italy