Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Resume Example Youth Orchestras Of Lubbock

PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR

Summary

Seasoned band and orchestra director with twenty two years in music education. Professional violist with a twenty year performance history and private lesson studio. Skillfully balances maintaining discipline with genuine warmth during rehearsals and lessons.

Highlights

Region 16 Orchestra Chair 2003-2005

Region 16 Orchestra Treasurer 2005-2006

Mentor and cooperating teacher for student/new teachers

Active judge throughout the state of Texas

Clinician for All Region groups in Midland/Odessa

Organized All-Region auditions and clinics/concerts for both Region 16 middle school bands and Region 16 Orchestras

Curriculum development

Performance background in orchestral/chamber groups

Experience

Philharmonic Orchestra ConductorAug 1997 to Current
Youth Orchestras of Lubbock － Lubbock, TX

Serve as artistic adviser to the board of directors.
Study scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
Arrange music for performances and auditions as needed.
Select music carefully in order to suit the abilities of the students and achieve a balance of musical styles on the program.
Conduct the ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
Position members within the ensemble to obtain balance among instrumental sections.
Recruit and audition an average of 170 new orchestra members each season.

Viola Section MusicianAug 1994 to Current
Lubbock Symphony Orchestra － Lubbock, TX

Practice weekly to maintain and improve technical skills.
Perform at an average of eight events per month during the concert season, including special functions, concerts, rehearsals and recordings.
Communicate with the conductor and fellow musicians for cues and directions.
Sight-read musical parts during initial rehearsals when required.
Maintain a private studio of ten to twelve students.

Orchestra Director - Monterey HS; Band Director - Cavazos MS; Wright Elementary MusicJun 1993 to May 2007
Lubbock ISD － Lubbock, TX

Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
Organized and managed concerts, trips, master classes and recordings.
Selected music carefully in order to suit the educational needs of the students and to achieve a balance of musical styles on the program.
Conducted multiple ensembles each year at rehearsals and during performances.
Positioned members within the ensembles to obtain balance among instrumental and vocal sections.
Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
Recruited and auditioned an average of 100 new ensemble members each season.

Orchestra Director - Nimitz MSJun 2000 to Jun 2001
North East ISD

Resurrected the orchestra program by recruiting 45 new students after the school year had already begun.
Earned second division ratings at UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest after five years of non-participation by the Nimitz Orchestra.
Increased enrollment from 58 students to 82 students for the following school year.

Assistant Band Director; English TeacherJul 1992 to Jun 1993
Ralls ISD － Ralls, TX

Responsible for assisting the high school band director.
Wrote and taught all marching drills.
Conducted the intermediate and beginning bands.
Taught sixth grade English.

Itinerant Orchestra DirectorAug 1991 to Jun 1992
Amarillo ISD － Amarillo, TX

Responsible for instructing beginning strings for fourth and fifth grade students at five elementary schools.
Arranged music for thematic performances at each school.
Increased enrollment from 174 students to 198 students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Music Education1991Texas Tech University － Lubbock, TX, USA

Emphasis in Secondary Band and Orchestra

Graduate studies in music pedagogy 1994-1995.

Professional Affiliations

Texas Music Educators Association member

Texas Orchestra Directors Association member

American String Teachers Association member

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Youth Orchestras of Lubbock
Lubbock Symphony Orchestra
Lubbock ISD
North East ISD
Ralls ISD
Amarillo ISD

School Attended

Texas Tech University

Job Titles Held:

Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor
Viola Section Musician
Orchestra Director - Monterey HS; Band Director - Cavazos MS; Wright Elementary Music
Orchestra Director - Nimitz MS
Assistant Band Director; English Teacher
Itinerant Orchestra Director

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts , Music Education 1991

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