As a classical saxophonist, he has worked with the New World Symphony (in Miami, FL), the Spoleto USA Festival Orchestra (in Charleston, SC), and was the Saxophone Fellowship recipient for the 2007 & 2008 seasons of the Aspen Music Festival (where he was given the privilege to work with such luminaries as Leonard Slatkin, Michael Tilson Thomas, David Robertson, Kathleen Battle, and many more).