February 2025
I am excited to announce that I am stepping into the classroom again as a long-term substitute Band Director at Birchland Park Middle School in East Longmeadow, MA! For the past few weeks, I've been making music with the 6th, 7th and 8th grade ensembles, and am surprised at the musicality and development of these young musicians. I am also supporting Band Director Danielle Horan, as she is enjoying a restful maternity leave with her new family! I hope to do my previous music educators, current students, and Danielle justice as we move forward through the school year!
October 2025
In my exploration through music education, I started teaching private lessons with the Community Music School of Springfield, MA! This over 40-year non-profit aims to bridge the Western MA community with music of all sorts, and hopes to prove that music is for everyone! At the school, I teach piano, guitar, music composition and music exploration; check out my faculty page here!
February 2025
February: Working with Richard Parris Scott on their NPR Tiny Desk submission was a ton of fun! We put together their tune "Honey," and I got to arrange some of the vocal parts for the performance! Hope you enjoy!
Lead Vocals, Trumpet - Richard Parris Scott
Background Vocals - Kayla Staley, Chestina Thrower, Noah Staub Keys, Vocal Arranger - Kyle Langlois
Guitar - Pat Conway, Noah Staub Bass - Solomon Jones
Drums - Nicholie Forbes Auxiliary - Jacob Nichols
Tenor Saxophone - Alton Skinner Trombone - Carolyn Dufraine Production Assistant - Elijah Dailey
Photographer - Christopher Hottenstein
Videographer - Richard Parris Scott
August 2025
Under the direction of music director and visionary-of-the-show Elisabeth Weber, I was ecstatic to bring my music to Hadestown: Teen Edition with the Unity House Players in Springfield, MA! Thank you to everyone involved and fun that we had wayyyyy down Hadestown!
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March 2025
It's a very Disney-themed March! I have plenty of pit band gigs lined up throughout 2025, and I'm starting in Somers, CT with "Descendants" at Somers High School! Then soon after, I have my first pit gig as a bassist for "Tarzan" in Bristol, CT!
April - June 2025
This is my third show with the Majestic Theater in West Springfield, and what a run it has been! "Waitress" by Sara Bareilles is such a fun and tight musical, with the most energetic mix of talented actors, musicians and stage crew! Thank you to everyone who makes the theater run, and we're ready to "open it up" for you!
September 2025
This year was a whirlwind with the Eastern States Exposition! I was excited to perform in the Midway Food Court throughout the fair, as well as join Parris and the Band on the E Stage; fun fact, I performed on the same stage 3 years prior, so to contribute music in a different light, plus jump back up on-stage again, felt surreal! Thank you to the Big E and ready for next year's season!
July 2025
Parris and the Band hit the Springfield JazzFest and brought our blend of soul, funk, jazz and groove to our community! Thank you to Parris and everyone who organized the event, and check out our performance here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4oV_bbiyGU
Left to Right: Parris Scott (vocals), Pat Conway (guitar), Alton Skinner (tenor sax), Me! (bass)
NEWS
January 2025
At the start of any year, I'm just as excited to get into more fun and more music than ever! Knowing how much 2024 had in store, and how thankful I am to those who I got to work with, I'm looking forward to continuing my journey through music, hopefully with you along for the ride! Cheers to 2025!
June 2025
More than honored to join the fierce and fire that is Richard Parris Scott on the 2025 All's Good Pride Tour! I'll be playing bass with a wonderful group of musicians and friends throughout the month celebrating love, unity and togetherness in all shapes and forms!
Left to Right: Me (bass), Pat Conway (guitar),
Richard Parris Scott (bandleader, songwriter, vocals, keys, trumpet), Jacob Nichols (drums)