Resumé
Over the years, Dominic has had the privilege of performing across musical theater, church music, orchestral and ensemble settings, and a wide range of special events.
Current Projects
Co-creator, director, and producer of Siamsa na nGael 2026, Old St. Patrick’s Church and the City of Chicago’s celebration of the Celtic arts.
March 9, 2026 7:30pm at Symphony Center - more information here
Musical Theater
Broadway on Adams - Old St. Patrick’s Church Musical Theater Cabaret (May 2023, 2024, 2025)
Flute/Picc/Clarinet/Alto Sax
Wicked - Broadway in Chicago, Sub, Oriental Theater (December 2022)
Flute/Picc/Alto Flute/Recorder/Pennywhistle
2022 Waa-Mu Show - Northwestern University (May 2022)
Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax
West Side Story - Marriott Theater (Feb 2022-Mar 2022)
Flute/Picc/Clarinet/Alto Sax
The Phantom of the Opera - BIC, Cadillac Palace Theater (Dec 2019-Jan 2020)
Flute/Picc
Oliver! - Marriott Theater (Oct 2019-Dec 2019)
Flute/Picc/Clarinet
Something Rotten - Marriott Theater (Aug 2019-Oct 2019)
Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax
Music Man - Goodman Theater (June 2019-Aug 2019)
Flute/Picc/Clarinet
Footloose - Marriott Theatre (April 2019-Jun 2019)
Flute/Clarinet/Tenor Sax
Holiday Inn - Marriott Theatre (Nov 2018-Jan 2019)
Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax
Sweet Charity - Marriott Theatre (Sept 2018-Oct 2018)
Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax
Peter Pan - Chicago Shakespeare Theater (June 2018-Aug 2018)
Flute/Picc/Clarinet/Tenor Sax
Empower, an Original Opera - Lyric Opera of Chicago (May 2018)
Flute/Clarinet
Cinderella - BIC, Cadillac Palace Theater (April 2018-May 2018)
Flute/Picc
Love Never Dies - BIC, Cadillac Palace Theater (March 2018)
Flute/Picc
Ragtime - Marriott Theatre (Jan 2018-Mar 2018)
Flute/Picc
Newsies - Marriott Theatre (Oct 2017-Jan 2018)
Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax
Honeymoon in Vegas - Marriott Theatre (Aug 2017-Oct 2017)
Flute/Picc
She Loves Me - Marriott Theatre (April 2017-June 2017)
Flute/Clarinet
Sweeney Todd - Paramount Theater, Aurora (Feb 2017-March 2017)
Flute/Picc/Recorder
The Phantom of the Opera - BIC, Cadillac Palace Theater (Dec 2016-Jan 2017)
Flute/Picc
Singin' in the Rain - Marriott Theatre (Oct 2016-Dec 2016)
Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax
Wonderful Town - Goodman Theater (Sept 2016-Oct 2016)
Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax
War Paint - Goodman Theater - World Premier (June 2016-Aug 2016)
Flute/Picc/Alto Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax
The Sound of Music - BIC, Cadillac Palace Theater (June 2016)
Flute/Picc
Evita - Marriott Theatre (April 2016-June 2016)
Flute/Picc
Sister Act - Marriott Theatre (Feb 2016-April 2016)
Flute/Clarinet/Tenor Sax
Elf: The Broadway Musical - Marriott Theatre (Oct 2015-Jan 2016)
Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax
Pippin - BIC, Cadillac Palace Theater (Aug 2015)
Flute/Picc/Alto Flute/Clarinet/Alto Recorder
The Little Mermaid - Chicago Shakespeare Theater (July 2015-Aug 2015)
Flute/Alto Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax/Tenor Sax
Anything Goes - Marriott Theatre (March 2015-May 2015)
Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax/Soprano Sax
La Cage aux Folles - Marriott Theatre (Jan 2015-March 2015)
Flute/Clarinet/Soprano Sax
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella - BIC, Cadillac Palace Theater (Dec 2014-Jan 2015)
Flute/Picc/Alto Flute
The King & I - Marriott Theatre (Oct 2014-Dec 2014)
Flute/Picc/Clarinet
On the Town - Marriott Theatre (Aug 2014-Oct 2014)
Flute/Picc/Clarinet
Brigadoon - Goodman Theater (June 2014-Aug 2014)
Flute/Picc/Clarinet/Penny Whistle/onstage appearance
Mary Poppins - Marriott Theatre (Oct 2013-Jan 2014)
Flute/Picc
Idina Menzel in Concert - Aurora (July 2013)
Flute
Oliver! - Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook (April-June 2013)
Flute/Picc/Recorders
Now and Forever: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber - Marriott Theatre - World Premier (Jan-April 2013)
Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax
Annie - Paramount Theater Aurora, Sub (Dec 2012)
Flute/Picc/Clarinet/Soprano Sax/Alto Sax
Les Misérables-25th Anniversary - BIC, Cadillac Palace Theater (Nov-Dec 2012 & Feb 2011)
Flute/Picc/Alto Flute/Recorder
Assassins - Chicago Humanities Festival (Nov 2012)
Flute/Picc/Clarinet/Alto Sax/Harmonica
Pirates of Penzance - Marriott Theatre (April 2012-June 2012)
Flute/Picc
La Cage aux Folles - BIC, Bank of America Theater (Dec 2011)
Flute/Soprano Sax/Clarinet
The Music Man - Marriott Theatre (Oct 2010-Jan 2011)
Flute/Picc/Alto Sax/Clarinet
Candide - Goodman Theater (Sept 2010-Oct 2010)
Flute/Piccolo/Clarinet
Shrek The Musical - BIC, Cadillac Palace Theater (July 2010-Sept 2010)
Flute/Picc/Alto Sax/Clarinet
Fiddler on the Roof - Marriott Theatre (Feb 2010-Apr 2010)
Flute/Alto Flute/Clarinet
My Fair Lady - Marriott Theatre (Dec 2009-Feb 2010)
Flute/Picc
The Bowery Boys - Marriott Theatre - World Premier (Dec 2008-Feb 2009)
Flute/Alto Flute/Picc
Mame - Drury Lane Theater Oakbrook (Oct 2008-Dec 2008)
Flute/Picc
Michael Crawford in Concert - Gala Re-Opening of LaSalle Bank Theater (May 4, 2006)
Flute/Picc
Wicked - BIC, Sub, Oriental Theater (September 2006-2009)
Flute/Picc/Alto Flute/Recorder/Pennywhistle
The Phantom of the Opera - BIC, Cadillac Palace (December 2008)
Flute/Picc
Dr. Dolittle - BIC, Cadillac Palace Theater (July 2006)
Flute/Clarinet/Alto Sax/Soprano Sax/Clarinet
Loving Repeating - World Premier/Original Cast Album - About Face Theater, Chicago (Feb 2006)
Flute/Picc/Soprano Sax/Clarinet/Pennywhistle
Into the Woods - Marriott Theatre (Sept 2006-Nov 2006)
Flute/Picc
Clay Aiken: Joyful Noise Tour - Chicago Theater (November 22, 2005)
Flute/Picc
Oklahoma! - BIC, Auditorium Theater (July 2004)
Flute/Picc/Alto Sax/Clarinet
A Little Night Music - Chicago Shakespeare Theater (Nov 2004-Jan 2005)
Flute/Picc/Alto Flute/Clarinet
American Girl Theater: "American Girl Review" - (Sub, Aug 2003-Sept 2009)
Flute/Picc/Clarinet/Recorder/Alto sax
American Girl Theater: "Circle of Friends" - (Sub, Aug 2003-Sept 2009)
Flute/Picc/Clarinet/Recorder/Alto sax
Les Misérables - Third National Tour, Marius Company (Sept 2000-June 2003)
Flute/Picc/Alto Sax/Clarinet
Les Misérables - Asian premier at Shanghai Grand Theater, Shanghai, China, June 2002 (with Colm Wilkinson and David White (London), conductor)
Flute/Picc
Enter the Guardsman - Northlight Theater, Skokie, IL (Dec 2000-Jan 2001)
Flute/Picc
Once On This Island - Apple Tree Theatre (Nov 1999-Jan 2000)
Flute/Picc/Alto Flute/Soprano Sax/Clarinet
A Chorus Line - Drury Lane Theatre
Keyboard II/Flute/Piccolo
West Side Story - Drury Lane Theatre
Keyboard II/Synth
Rites of Spring - 1995 Waa-Mu Show - Northwestern University
Flute, Piccolo, Alto Sax, Soprano Sax, Clarinet
Other productions: Merrily We Roll Along (Flute/Picc/Clarinet/Alto Sax), A Wonderful Life (Flute/Piccolo/Alto Sax/Soprano Sax/Clarinet) - Chicago premier, The Secret Garden (Flute/Piccolo/Penny Whistles/Recorders), Gypsy (Flute/Piccolo/Alto Sax/Clarinet), Sunday in the Park with George (Flute/Piccolo), Into the Woods (Flute/Piccolo), Meet Me in St. Louis (Flute/Piccolo/Alto Sax), Hello Dolly (Flute/Piccolo/Tenor Sax), The Most Happy Fella (Flute/Piccolo)
Church Music
Old St. Patrick's Church (2017-present)
Chicago, IL. Director of Liturgy & Associate Director of Music. Provide leadership for all liturgical elements of worship and collaborate in the direction of liturgical music and major church events throughout the liturgical year.
St. Thomas the Apostle (2016-2017)
Naperville, IL. Co-directed Voices of Faith, a 65-voice choir providing musical leadership for all principal parish liturgies, including Sundays, Christmas, and Holy Week.
Catholic Theological Union (CTU) (2005-2020)
Served as music director and liturgical music coordinator for the Bernardin Center (Sheila McLaughlin, Director). Collaborated with Sundays at CTU, the Peacebuilders Initiative, Catholics on Call, Catholic Common Ground Initiative, the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC), and other academic-year liturgies and special events.
Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church (2012-2014)
Chicago, IL. Appointed Director of Worship Music in June 2013. Coordinated and supervised six liturgical choirs, including children’s and youth ensembles. Directed and scheduled cantors and instrumentalists; served as music coordinator and musician for all weddings and funerals. Full-time member of parish staff and the Liturgy and Faith Formation teams.
St. Raymond De Penafort Catholic Church (1996-2012)
Mt. Prospect, IL. Served as full-time Director of Music, overseeing a comprehensive parish music program including adult choirs, children’s and youth choirs (Cherub Choir, Children’s Choir, Junior High Youth Ensemble, High School Ensemble), handbell choir, cantors, and instrumentalists. Member of the parish leadership team and music resource for all ministries. Developed and implemented Wedding Music Workshops and group planning sessions for engaged couples. Introduced and led Taizé Prayer services throughout the liturgical year.
Music Ministry Alive! (Summer 2001)
Selected as faculty for a summer music ministry institute for teens and young adults; led instruction for the flute and woodwinds track.
St. Mary's Catholic Church (1993-1996)
Buffalo Grove, IL. Accompanied Sunday liturgies and parish choir; provided music for special services and liturgies. Assisted with handbell choir, cantor program, and music department administration.
St. Viator High School (Fall 1995- 2000)
Arlington Heights, IL. Coordinated music for Sunday evening student liturgies and special school liturgical celebrations.
AIDS Pastoral Care Network Memorial Day Liturgy (1997,1998)
Served on the core liturgy planning team and coordinated all musical elements for annual Memorial Day liturgies.
Great Lakes Pastoral Ministry "Gathering" (1998, 1999, 2000)
Collaborated in the planning and execution of liturgical music for conference prayer services.
Special Events & Projects
A Starry Night (April 2018)
Performed as a member of the on-stage orchestra for Northwestern University’s School of Communication gala, featuring notable alumni from Broadway, stage, and film. Hosted by Stephen Colbert, with performances by Heather Headley, Ana Gasteyer, Brian D’Arcy James, Craig Bierko, and Stephanie D’Abruzzo.
Kiki Queens (2018-2021)
Served as music director for a nonprofit, live-singing performance troupe benefiting local LGBTQ+ nonprofits and outreach organizations.
A Christmas Carol: The Concert (Dec 2013)
Performed on piccolo for the nationally broadcast PBS concert production.
GIA Publications (Feb 1995-present)
Performing & Recording Artist; Editor. Editor for Gather, Third Edition. Featured flutist and woodwind artist on numerous liturgical music collections and demo recordings. Released solo recording The Image and the Hope, showcasing flute and keyboard repertoire from the GIA catalog. Regular performing artist at GIA-sponsored events, workshops, conferences, and showcases.Office for Divine Worship Central Music Staff,
Archdiocese of Chicago - Central Music Staff (1998-2012)
Collaborated in the coordination and execution of archdiocesan music events and music administration. Served as a member of the planning team and flutist for the Archdiocesan Millennium Mass at Soldier Field (June 2000).
Siamsa N'agal: Old St. Pat's St. Patrick's Day musical celebration (2000, 2002)
Symphony Center, Chicago. Featured soloist with the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra in Liam Lawton’s The Shepherd Boy and Brigid of Kildare.
Workshop Presenter and Clinician (1995-present)
Presented workshops for the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) and the National Flute Association (NFA), including sessions focused on The Liturgical Flutist.
Orchestral & Ensemble
Metropolis Symphony Orchestra
Associate Flutist (2000-Present)
Civic Orchestra of Chicago
Associate Flutist (1994-1997)
Birch Creek Festival Orchestra
Flute and Piccolo (Summers 1995-1998)
Classical Symphony Orchestra of Chicago
Principal Flutist (1992 Summer Season)
National Repertory Orchestra
Alternate flutist (1993 Season)
Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra
Flute and Piccolo (1992-1995)
Northwestern University Collegium Musicum
Early Music Consort (1994-1995)
World Youth Symphony Orchestra (Interlochen)
Flute and Piccolo (Summer 1990)
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
Flute and Piccolo (1990-1991)
Education
Northwestern University - Evanston, IL
Bachelor of Music Degree (B.Mus.) - Flute Performance. Dean's List. Completed study in Flute, Organ, Piano, Voice, and Church Music. Flute teachers: Walfrid Kujala (former member of Chicago Symphony Orchestra, CSO), Richard Graef (member of CSO), Jim Walker. Organ teachers: Margaret Kemper and Sally Cherrington. Voice teachers: Dr. Paul Aliapoulios and Harry Campagna.
Liturgy Institute of Chicago (LIC)
Completed coursework toward a Certification in Liturgical Studies.
Prospect High School
Mt. Prospect, IL