About

As a Pianist...
                   Exceptional ability to sightread, improvise, play by ear, transpose, and create on the spot with finesse. Outstanding accompanist with ability to read multiple parts & lines, create support beyond the written score. Equally comfortable with baroque, classical, gospel, contemporary and jazz styles. Extremely versatile performer and vocalist.

Education         MST  Master of Science in Teaching plus 60 hours PhD Portland State
                            BMus Bachelor of Music   University of Oregon 1975
                            Oregon Standard Teaching Endorsement K-12
                            Licensed & Certified in Oregon Music Specialist K-12
                             Licensed & Certified Oregon Standard Elementary K-8
                             NCTM Nationally Certified Teacher of Music
Memberships
                             Music Teachers National Association
                             Oregon Music Teachers Association
                             American Guild of Organists - Portland Chapter
                             National Education Association - Oregon Education Association

As a Performer
                             Solo keyboardist & vocalist with jazz trios, solo pianist,
                             Byll Davis Band, and musical theater. Accompanied Helen Reddy,                                                     Supremes, Jack Jones, society events in Portland for 20 years.
                             Currently involved in church music programs:
                             Accompanying, rehearsing, arranging music from
                             Classic Masterworks to Contemporary.