Education
James Madison High School, North East ISD, San Antonio, TX
University of Texas at San Antonio - Bachelor of Music, Music Education
Certifications
TExES Music EC-12
Pedagogy and Personal Responsibilities EC-12
Teaching Experience
Student Teaching, Northside ISD
Brandeis High School - Patrick Aguirre, Director
Rehearse and plan curriculum for beginner class
Rehearse ensemble, small group, sections and individuals on concert music for all ensembles
Assist in movement of students to UIL contest and lunch
Zachry Middle School - Joslyn Muñoz, Director
Introduce and rehearse music with advanced groups
Lead beginner classes through warm-up, lessons and concert music
Transport equipment to and from off-campus activities
Marching Band Tech
Harlandale High School, Harlandale ISD - Russel Gongora, Director
Assist in on-field assessment during rehearsal
Teach marching/visual fundamentals
Run music sectionals
Lead drill and marching rehearsals
Assist in movement to/from/during competitions, games
Private Instruction
Medina Valley High School, Medina Valley ISD - Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Director
Bradley Middle School, North East ISD - Karlos Elizondo, Director
Lead Music Sectionals (Region and Ensemble music)
Teach Private Lessons (Oboe, Bassoon)
Other Work Experience
TMEA Region Audition Judging
Regions 11 & 12
Solo & Ensemble Contest Judging
North East ISD, San Antonio, TX
Medina Valley ISD, Castroville, TX
Music Librarian, UTSA School of Music Naomy Ybarra, Senior Administrative Associate
Catalog and Inventory Choral and Instrumental ensemble music
Handle and Distribute music to ensembles
Assist in inventory and maintenance of Instrument Room
Assist in checking out instruments and lockers to music students
Music Publishing, Musica Propria Bruce Gilkes, Owner/Editor
Sort music sets
Bind and prepare music scores
Package music orders to be sent globally
Sort and organize invoices for music orders, recording/arranging rights, etc.
Performance Experience
Performed Instruments:
Primary - Bassoon, Contrabassoon
Secondary - Flute/Piccolo, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trombone, Baritone, Percussion, Piano, Bass Guitar
University of Texas at San Antonio
Wind Ensemble - Ron Ellis
Symphonic Band - John Zarco
University Band - Hector Garcia
Orchestra - Eugene Dowdy, Troy Peters
Lyric Theatre
New Music Ensemble
Woodwind Quintet
Trinity University as Guest
Wind Ensemble - Jim Worman
Jazz Ensemble - Dustin Jessop
Symphony Orchestra - Joseph Kneer
Pit Orchestra
Musical Theater
Companies performed with:
Madison High School
UTSA Lyric Theatre
Trinity Theatre
Woodlawn/Wonder Theater
Zion Theater
North East School of the Arts
Shows Performed:
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Little Night Music
Cabaret
Company
Die Fledermaus
Grease
Into the Woods
The Magic Flute
The Music Man
Once Upon a Mattress
Pirates of Penzance
Sister Act
The Sound of Music
Sweeney Todd
West Side Story
Various Ensembles
Symphony Viva - Joseph Kneer
Texas Hill Country Opera - Matthew Lovelace
San Antonio Community Orchestra - Matthew Saltibus
San Antonio Wind Symphony - Bob Rustowicz
Various Chamber Ensembles
Notable Performances
Laredo Philharmonic with Yo-Yo Ma
UTSA Wind Ensemble with Allen Vizzutti
UTSA Wind Ensemble with Sal Lozano
UTSA Wind Ensemble with Dana Wilson in attendance
UTSA Wind Ensemble with Donald Grantham in attendance
Timothy Mahr Symphony no. 1 consortium and premier recording
In C - Terry Riley, KPAC Make Music Day Performance