Including Notes on Writing, Music, Humanities, and Drama Publication, Writing, and Poetry-Related.

I have had several dozen poems and short stories published in literary magazines, including:

• Atom Mind
• Poetry Motel
• Java Snob Review
• Into the Teeth of the Wind
• Poetry Harvest
• The Great Blue Beacon
• Potpourri
• The Crunge
• Several of my commuter poems appear in "Tokens: A Subway Anthology," published by P&Q Press (1999 - 2000).

I was invited to read poetry and short stories at several publication parties for "The Crunge" literary magazine, in Lancaster, California. 1994 - 1996. I was invited to read poetry at the Cal Poly Pomona "Spring Harvest 1995," literary magazine publication party. I participated in poetry performances at "Lunch Poems," a mid-day poetry review hosted by then-Poet-Laureate Robert Hass. 1998. Juried into the late Thom Gunn's poetry workshop series at the University of California, Berkeley, which admitted only 12 students, 1998 - 1999. Juried into Robert Peters' poetry guest workshop series at Antelope Valley College, 1995.

Philosophy, Taoism, Humanities-Related Coordinated and conducted a series of Tao Discussion Groups--an independent open forum for the discussion of Eastern philosophy, religion, and Taoism. Taught the following courses through the University of New Mexico, Continuing Education department from 2007 - present: "Tao and Zen," "Introduction to Chinese Mythology," "Zen Storytelling," and "Introduction to Japanese Mythology." I also teach assorted art classes through my private art studio, including traditional Chinese brush painting and a hand's on exploratory course for non-artists to get their hands dirty!

Music-Related
I performed in a number of juried-entry competitive instrumental ensembles and groups, including:

• 1991 and 1992 Tournament of Roses Marching Band (PCC Honor Band)
• 1991 Los Angeles Olympics Opening Ceremony Honor Band (coordinated through Dr. Arthur C. Bartner, USC)
• California Statewide Honor Band, 1992
• Los Angeles County Honor Band 1989 - 1992
• Antelope Valley Union High School District Honor Band, 1992.
• My instrument: trumpet. Also played the flugelhorn.

I also performed in the:

• Palmdale High School Concert Band, 1988 - 1989
• Palmdale High School Symphonic Band, 1989 - 1990
• Palmdale High School Wind Ensemble, 1991 - 1992
• Palmdale High School Jazz Band
• PHS Spring Drumline, 1991
• Palmdale High School Falcon Marching Band and Pageantry Corps, 1988 - 1992.
• Palmdale High School Pep Band, 1988 - 1992.
• Antelope Valley College Symphonic Band, 1993 - 1995

Competed as a soloist and in small ensembles (duet, trio, quartet, quintet) in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association yearly Solo & Ensemble Festivals, from 1989 - 1992. I received frequent "excellent" and "outstanding" performance ranks. Part of the Palmdale High School Pep Band, a small, carefully-chosen group of musicians who toured with the football team, basketball team, and performed at pep rallies. School spirit required. Served on the Palmdale High School Student Government as Band Senator, 1989 - 1992. Performed as part of Felix Mayerhofer's holiday brass quintet, which traveled the Antelope Valley and played holiday music for senior citizen homes, banks, schools, and hospital wards. 1991.

Drama
Member of the Palmdale High School Drama Club, 1988 - 1989
 Performed in a production of "The Wizard of Oz," 1989.
Performed in a production of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," 1992
Produced a short, one-act play for production at Antelope Valley College, under direction of professor Eugenie Trow.