Member Profile
Primary tabs
PRIMARY INSTRUMENT(S):
Arranger
Bass Guitar
Composer
Guitar
Piano
Trombone
Vocals
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT(S):
TYPE OF WORK DESIRED:
TOURING
RECORDING
CLUB GIGS
PRIVATE PARTIES
TEACHING MUSIC LESSONS
Other
CHART READING/WRITING SKILLS :
WRITE
READ
WRITE
READ
HOME STUDIO :
Home Studio:Yes
No
ENGINEER :
Engineer:Yes
No
ADDITIONAL SKILLS :
Additional Skiills:PRODUCER
ARRANGER
BAND LEADER
ROAD MANAGER
Other
Description:
A Vocalist, Guitarist, Trombonist, Bass Guitarist, Pianist, Songwriter and Composer who knows how to work hard and enjoys all types of musical collaboration. Classically trained with a strong jazz background and well-educated in music theory and harmony.
Resume / Bio:
Education
Pioneer Valley Regional High School Northfield, MA
High School Diploma Graduated June 2014
Graduated with Honors. 3.89 GPA. President of Class. Received Numerous Scholarships and Awards Including the Principals Award for Excellence
University of Massachusetts – Amherst Amherst, MA
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies, Concentration in Trombone Performance Enrolled August 2014
Awarded Multiple Performance Scholarships. Member of top Jazz Ensemble and Combo.
Manhattan School of Music New York, NY
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Trombone Performance Enrolled August 2015
Awarded Half-tuition scholarship.
Private Study
Jeri Bannister (Trombone) February 2010 to July 2011
Dan Gabel (Trombone) February 2012 to July 2012
Tim Atherton (Trombone) March 2014 to June 2014
Dr. Felipe Salles (Jazz Improvisation) September 2014 to December 2014
Greg Spiridopolous (Trombone) September 2014 to April 2015
Tom Giampietro (Jazz Rhythm) January 2015 to April 2015
Luis Bonilla (Trombone) September 2015 to September 2016
Performance Experience
Member of Massachusetts Western District Bands January 2011 – 2014
Principal Chair Concert Band 2011, Principal Chair Orchestra 2012, Lead Chair Jazz Band 2013, Lead Chair Jazz Band 2014. Awarded Perfect Scores on 2013 and 2014 Auditions.
Member of Massachusetts All-State Bands March 2011 – 2013
Second Chair Concert Band 2011, Third Chair Jazz Band 2012, Lead Chair Jazz Band 2013.
Performed in Top Choir for Salvation Army Youth Choir U.S.A. Eastern Territory August 2012
Bass Voice in Highest Level Group.
Solo Performance at Newport Jazz Festival August 2013
Lead Trombone in Massachusetts All-State Jazz Band
Performed Bass Guitar for Multiple Church Worship Ensembles August 2013 – April 2016
Member of the Church of the Salvation Army in Greenfield, MA and Every Nation Church of New York, NY
Founded a Cappella Group, Lead Arranger September 2013 – April 2014
Founded five-piece male a Cappella group with high-school friends. Performed at various venues.
Solo Chair, UMass Jazz Ensemble I September 2014 – April 2015
Directed by Jeffrey W. Holmes. Top University Jazz Ensemble.
Invited to Play at University Jazz Festival in Colorado as Member of Top Jazz Combo April 2015
Top UMass Jazz Combo traveled to Greeley, Colorado to take part in the University of Northern Colorado – Greeley Jazz Festival. Group was awarded a perfect score in performance adjudication.
Solo Chair, Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra September 2015 – April 2016
Directed by Justin DiCioccio.
Employment History
Hoisington Landscape and Construction Northfield, MA
Co-Owner June 2009 – Present
Developed Framing and Finish Carpentry Skills. Remodeled Kitchens and Baths, built additions, porches and decks, created irrigation systems, replaced siding and roofing, etc.
Southeastern Sound Incorporated Nashville, TN
Associate Technician April 2017 – Present
Low-voltage Electrical Company mainly specializing in Fire Alarm Systems. Install Sound and Electronic Systems in various types of Commercial Properties from School Buildings to Skyscrapers.