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FREELANCE MUSICIAN
Core Qualifications
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Professional Summary
Versatile musician with extensive background in performing and teaching. Poised and charismatic soloist and ensemble performer who quickly masters new repertoires in a broad range of musical styles.
Experience
Freelance Musician
August 2009 to CurrentState Of South Dakota － Vermillion , SD
August 2009 to CurrentState Of South Dakota － Vermillion , SD
- Performed in the pit orchestra for 9 productions.
- Performed as a soloist with and as a member of 8 church choirs.
- Played a variety of music with a broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
- Played benefit concerts to support youth music programs in El Campo, Tx.
- Performed in front of live audiences as part of theater productions.
- Performed both a capella and with musical accompaniment.
- Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs and bands.
- Performed background music for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre productions and cabarets.
- Played flute, clarinet, guitar, piano, alto saxophone, and tenor saxophone. for a variety of religious services.
- Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo as an accompanist during auditions.
- Featured at numerous festivals and concerts both locally and nationally.
- Organized an duo to play for special events such as weddings and funerals.
Woodwind Teacher
June 2009 to CurrentSelf-employed － City , STATE
June 2009 to CurrentSelf-employed － City , STATE
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
- Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion.
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
- Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Conducted youth orchestras and coached chamber music groups.
- Wrote original music for various ensembles, productions, bands, television series and film pieces.
- Transcribed musical compositions to adapt them for a particular ensemble.
- Maintained a studio of 40 woodwind students to prepare them for concerto competitions and secure prominent roles in the orchestra.
Secretary
Houston Archdiocese Church Ministry － City , STATE
Houston Archdiocese Church Ministry － City , STATE
- Fielded an average of 6 customer service calls per day.
- Created and maintained computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports and documents.
- Investigated issues and problems and drafted responses to urgent requests.
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, email and faxes.
- Screened telephone calls and inquiries and directed them as appropriate.
- Organized personal and professional calendars and supplied reminders of upcoming meetings and events.
- Conducted extensive online and phone research.
Education
High School Diploma : Music, 2009El Campo High School － City, State
- Member of FCCLA Club
- Member of HOSA Club
- Member of Ready, Set, Teach Club
- Member of Anchor Club
- All-State Band:2006,2007,2008,2009
- State Solo and ensemble:2006,2007,2008,2009
Bachelor of Arts : Music Education / Performance , 2017University of St. Thomas － City, State
- Double Major in Music Education and Music Performance
- 3.8 GPA
- Full Scholarship
- All-State Band 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
- Deans List 2011,2013,2014,2015
Professional Affiliations
Church Musician for : St. Robert's Catholic Church, St. Philip's Catholic Church, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, All Saints Catholic Church, St. Martha's Catholic Church, Strawbridge United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church in Kingwood, Kingwood United Methodist Church, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, and St. Sebastian Catholic Church.
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School Attended
- El Campo High School
- University of St. Thomas
Job Titles Held:
- Freelance Musician
- Woodwind Teacher
- Secretary
Degrees
- High School Diploma : Music , 2009
Bachelor of Arts : Music Education / Performance , 2017
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