Monica is a talented and versatile multi-instrumentalist, who feels comfortable wearing a variety of musical hats. Whether it's in the pit orchestra of the latest musical theatre production, or playing All The Things You Are on flute followed by Mustang Sally on bari, she loves to play good music, regardless of genre.

She studied saxophone under Wildy Zumwalt at Northern Arizona University and flute under Dr. Elizabeth Buck at Arizona State University, where she received her BA in Music in 2003. She has intensely studied jazz (including composition and arranging) with such fabulous musicians as Mike Crotty, Chuck Marohnic, Jim Henry, and Dave Schmidt among others. Currently, she lives in Phoenix, AZ where she has an active career both as a performer and an educator. She has 11 years of private teaching experience, maintains an active private studio and teaches saxophone/clarinet/bassoon studies and jazz band at Arizona School for the Arts.

Monica is involved in a wide variety of groups that are appropriate for any event or occassion. Contact her directly for more information.