Bachelor of Music cum laude University of Mississippi 1986

• Who’s Who Among American College and Univeristy Students 1986
• Statue of Liberty Centennial All-American Band 1986
• Drum Major, Ole Miss Marching Band 1985,1986
• Phi Mu Alpha President, Vice President  
• Kappa Kappa Psi Vice President
• Kappa Delta Pi
• Kelly Clifford Award 1985, 1986
• University Scholar, Music Merit Scholar, Band Scholar
• Performed with University Wind Ensemble (principal), "Mississippians" Jazz Band (lead and featured soloist), University Orchestra (principal)
• Featured soloist with Ole Miss Marching Band on the album Jensen Marching Band 1985 on Boogie Down and Someone to Watch Over Me