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MUSICIAN
Summary

I am an extremely eager and passionate Band Director/teacher and musician with extensive knowledge of Marching Band, Jazz education and History, Classical musical, Jazz Composition and Arranging, and a storied history of performing. Detail-oriented with a commitment to long-term band success and creating an inviting culture for any student. Adept at planning dynamic concerts and supporting individual musician growth in a group of up to 100+ people.

Skills
  • Conducting proficiency
  • Performance assessment understanding
  • Woodwind expert
  • Creative lesson plan development
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building
  • Budgeting expertise
Experience
Musician / Various Groups - Camden, NJ10/2011 - Current
  • Auditioned for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands, and other types of music groups
  • Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship
  • Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions
  • Performed in pit orchestra for a number of productions
  • Wrote various original peices for various ensembles, productions, bands, television series and film pieces
  • Recorded and produced 2 solo and ensemble albums
  • Directed, planned, created and led hundreds of musical performances
  • Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility
  • Taught students how to play woodwind and winds instruments and participated in several recording sessions
  • Performed background music for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre productions and cabarets
  • Scheduled and ran rehearsals, reserved rehearsal space and arranged for accompanists
  • Added to expertise in woodwind instruments by also learning clarinet and flute
  • Applied skills to band tours, music records and film scores
  • Identified mistakes made by other musicians and corrected problems
  • Provided accompaniment for beginner to advanced musicians
  • Handled all contract agreements with bands, venues, students and parents of students
  • Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics
  • Traveled, sometimes great distances, to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for performances
  • Transcribed musical compositions to adapt for particular ensembles
  • Organized ensembles to play for special events such as weddings and funerals
  • Performed in front of live audiences on television and as part of theater productions
  • Played at over 80 festivals and concerts over 8 years
  • Closely followed musical notation, in accordance with conductor's instructions
  • Promoted musical services by performing
  • Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs and bands
  • Toured Cleveland, OH and Manitoba, CA and played at various music venues
  • Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities
  • Performed both a-capella and with musical accompaniment
  • Assigned parts for choir concerts based on individual talents and contribution to overall sound quality
  • Practiced with a group and as an individual musician on a regular basis
  • Provided accompaniment for school plays and choir shows
  • Wrote songs with 25 person group
  • Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances
  • Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo as an accompanist during auditions
  • Conferred with clergy to select music for church services
  • Booked gigs at bars, events, fairs, and weddings and performed with dozens of other elite musicians in an orchestra
  • Instructed performers on the history, fundamentals and appreciation of different styles of music
  • Selected pieces for concerts
  • Adapted to new songs, concepts, and arrangements quickly and professionally
  • Chose music appropriate to specific performance requirements
  • Chose and prepared pieces for holidays and special event performances at Camden Neighborhood center
  • Played the Piano to accompany praise teams
  • Played woodwinds and rhythm section instruments for variety of religious services
  • Traveled to various locations throughout New Jersey and Canada for performances
  • Held informal performances on street corners and for private groups
  • Specialized in Classical method of musical instruction
  • Played the Alto Sax in a number of groups
  • Played benefit concerts to support youth music programs in Camden,NJ
  • Managed requests for specific musical pieces
  • Stood in for conductor to lead rehearsals
  • Reached out to record labels and distributors to get fresh music
Music Composer / HDR Productions - Camden, NJ06/2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with diverse network of advertising agencies and production companies to provide custom music and sound design elements for more than 20 Live Music performance projects
  • Used Logic Pro X and Avid's Protools to edit and enhance music library
  • Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents to maintain organized filing system
  • Assisted with editing content and selecting appropriate music for Web series and TV content
  • Composed original tracks and scores for the CHS Band Booster Parents, HDR Big Band, Journey 4 Justice and Hannibal Lekumbe
  • Produced documentaries, reality shows, red carpet premieres and live events
  • Gathered audio for shows using Elite recording equipment
  • Wrote and revised 3 songs per day for show hosts
  • Combined video, audio and graphics to effectively convey each story
  • Networked with various industry leaders and experts to gather multiple perspectives on issues
  • Met with clients to discuss marketing goals and articulated specific objectives to the marketing team
  • Led concept development, graphics, storytelling and delivery of segment ideas
  • Pitched 6 story ideas each week
Music Producer / Self - Camden, NJ06/2017 - Current
  • Provided outstanding [Type] service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions
Band Director / IDEA Performing Arts Center - Camden, NJ01/2019 - Current
  • Verified student eligibility, established performance requirements and monitored student musical standings
  • Led after school programs such as Camden High School Mighty Marching Panthers Band
  • Employed interactive team building techniques to encourage student learning and build community within classroom
  • Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in song writing, music composition/arranging, and Jazz improvisation
  • Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
  • Developed and implemented skill-building activities focused on Music Theory and Music abilities
  • Instructed underprivileged students on the importance of Music Fundamentals and other Music Theory related skills
  • Taught Jazz Performance and Music Production to a diverse class of up to 125 students
  • Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials
  • Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public
  • Presented at industry conferences to audiences of up to 15 students and professionals
  • Conducted 9 classes each week focused on Music Production and Jazz Performance
  • Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
  • Performed and displayed said skills on stages nationwide
Education and Training
University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, CanadaExpected in 06/2020Bachelor of Arts
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Various Groups
  • HDR Productions
  • Self
  • IDEA Performing Arts Center

School Attended

  • University of Manitoba

Job Titles Held:

  • Musician
  • Music Composer
  • Music Producer
  • Band Director

Degrees

  • University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, Canada Expected in 06/2020 Bachelor of Arts

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