Independent and Trustworthy- a decision maker and a leader. Able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Able to carry out responsibilities quickly, efficiently, and with little to no intervention. Concentrated and Well-Rounded – able to improvise whenever necessary. Able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
u Specializing in Latin music u Able to play all rhythm instruments, native Puerto Rican instruments, and percussion u Classically trained in Music Composition | u Native Spanish Speaker u Very Learned in Theology and History u Very learned in culinary arts u Experienced in Barbershop Quartet singing | u Very broad vocal range: Bass II to lyric alto u Exceptional at Jazz vocals and scat soloing u Exceptional at Organ u Outstanding at Improv |
EXPERIENCE AS A DIRECTOR
Present-Drum Major, Muhlenberg Marching Blue Band
2004-Present--Minister of Music, True Faith Church, Gibraltar, PA
2007--Paid organist and Youth Choir Director for Zion Baptist, Reading, PA
EXPERIENCE IN ENSEMBLES
2008-Present--Hired musician for weddings, funerals, etc. and private instructor grades 1-9
2008-Present--Member Muhlenberg Players
Year 1: "Maude" in "Bye Bye Birdie"
Year 2: "Jacey Squires" in "The Music Man"
2006-Present--Member of Muhlenberg Senior High Mixed and Concert Chorus
2006-Present--Member of Muhlenberg Senior High Camerata, performing for prestigious events including past events at the Berks County Courthouse, and Independence Hall
Apr.2009--Participated in "Disney Sings" and "You're Instrumental" workshops, accredited by the National Association for Music Education
Apr.2009--Performed with Muhlenberg Concert Chorus and Concert Band in Downtown Disney
2009--Qualified for PMEA Region Chorus
2009--Qualified for PMEA District Chorus
2009--Qualified for MEBC Senior County Chorus
2008--Qualified for the Berks All-Star County Jazz Choir, one of three from Muhlenberg and 21 county-wide
2007--Wilson Senior High Jazz Fest Best Rhythm Soloist on Piano
2007--Recognized for achievement as Music Minister by True Faith Church and the local Musicians chapter
2005, 2006, 2007--Qualified for MEBC Junior County Chorus