Aida L. Olarte
Cranberry,USA
Summary
Professional musician with proven track record in delivering high-quality performances. Mastery in piano techniques and versatile repertoire. Strong collaborator with focus on achieving musical excellence and adapting to ensemble needs. Reliable, flexible, and consistently meets performance goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pianist for Ballet Classes and Voice Lessons
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Provided live piano accompaniment for classical ballet classes.
- Collaborated with instructors to provide dynamic musical support, fostering a creative atmosphere in ballet classes.
- Applied strong sight-reading skills to accompany voice students effectively during lessons.
Pianist /Choir Director
Clinton United Presbyterian Church
Clinton, PA, USA
01.2021 - Current
Pianist
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
01.2021 - Current
Achieved a harmonious classroom environment by aligning musical styles with student needs. Maintained professionalism to facilitate optimal learning experiences for all students.
Performed piano accompaniment for ballet classes, enhancing dancers' practice experience.
Piano Teacher
Kathy's Music
Mt Lebanon, PA, USA
01.2021 - 01.2026
Choir Accompanist
Arizona State University Concert Choir
Tempe, AZ
01.2019 - 01.2021
Ballet Accompanist- Internship
Ballet Etudes School of Dance
Gilbert, AZ
01.2021 - 07.2021
Pianist/ Choir Accompanist
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ
Sun Lakes, AZ, USA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Duties: Plan, prepare and play piano and/ or organ for worship services. Accompany the Choir during rehearsal and Sunday services. Participate in the selection of music and the integration of music liturgy within the worship services at SLUCC by attending meetings or consultation with the Director of Music and Worship Ministry Committee.
Piano Teacher
East Valley School of Music
Chandler, AZ, USA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Duties: Provide a musical foundation for students of all ages and levels by using a progressive mix of curriculum and customized private lessons. Support the students' learning process in reading music fluently, developing technical proficiency.
Choir Accompanist
Chandler Children's Choir
Tempe, AZ
01.2019 - 01.2020
Private Piano Teacher
Carnegie Mellon Music Preparatory School
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2016 - 01.2017
Music/ Choir Director
Hebron Presbyterian Church
01.2012 - 01.2017
Rehearsal/Orchestra Pianist – Giulio Cesare by Handel
Opera Theater of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2016
- Summer Festival
Rehearsal/Orchestra Pianist - Don Giovanni by Mozart
Undercroft Opera
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2016
Private Piano Teacher
City Music Center of Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Duties: Responsible for expressing clear expectations for students and help them to reach their goals; to design and organize effective learning activities; to provide information and provide direction for students to find further information.
- Develop in students an enthusiasm, respect, and genuine love for music.
Private Piano Teacher
City Music Center of Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2011 - 01.2017
Collaborative Pianist
Coro Latino Americano
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2011 - 01.2013
Piano Instructor
Private Studio
Miami, FL
11.2010
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA- All but dissertation ABD) - Collaborative Piano
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ, USA05-2026
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA, USAMaster of Music - Piano Performance
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA, USAAdvanced Music Studies - Collaborative Piano
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA, USAAssociate in Arts - Music-Music Education
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL, USAPre-bachelor Piano Performance - undefined
Conservatorio de Musica Amadeo Roldán
Havana, CubaMusic Studies - Piano Performance
Conservatorio de Música Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Bogotá, ColombiaHigh School Diploma - undefined
Colegio Americano
Bogotá, ColombiaSkills
- Collaborative music performance
- Adaptability in performance
- Rhythmic accuracy
- Emotional expression
- Proficient in sight reading
- Good communication skills
- Chamber music experience
Affiliations
- July 2024-Chamber Music Recital – VIII Chamber Music Festival Guadalajara de Buga (Buga, Colombia)
- June 2023 – June Chamber Music Recital – VII Chamber Music Festival Guadalajara de Buga (Buga, Colombia)
- September 2023-Orquesta Filarmonica de Cali (Cali, Colombia) Beethoven: Triple Concerto for Piano, Violin and Cello and Orchestra
- November 2020 – Doctoral Piano Recital Arizona State University- Katzin Concert Hall
- 2018- Present Music Teachers National Association Member
- January 2019 -Performance with a View: The ASU Collaborative Piano and String Studio Recital Tempe Center for the Arts. Tempe, AZ
- September 2015- Orquesta Filarmónica de Cali (Cali, Colombia) Piano and Violin concerto Soloist
- March 2015- Ein Kleiner Liederabend – An Evening of German Art Song PNC Recital Hall- Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
- August 2014- Member of the Phi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society
- March 2013- Women's advisory board scholarship competition Participant - Duquesne University
- April 2012-13 April Piano Pedagogy Internship Duquesne University
- June-July 2012- Tour with The American Wind Symphony Pianist
- December - December Coro Latino Americano (Pittsburgh, PA) Collaborative Pianist – Frick Fine Arts Auditorium
- October 2000- Orquesta Filarmónica de Cundinamarca (Bogotá, Colombia) Piano- Soloist
Languages
Spanish – Native
English - Fluent
Professional Engagements
Pianist For Ballet Auditions-
- Boston Ballet School -2026
- Milwaukee Ballet School -2026
- Washington Ballet School -2026
- Nashville Ballet School -2026
- Ballet Austin Academy -2025
- Cincinnati Ballet Academy -2025
- The Rock School for Dance -2025
- Carolina Ballet -2025
- Louisville Ballet School -2024
- Joffrey Ballet School -2024
- Ballet West Academy -2024
- School of Philadelphia Ballet -2024
- Nashville Ballet School -2024
Timeline
Pianist for Ballet Classes and Voice Lessons
Point Park University
01.2023 - Current
Ballet Accompanist- Internship
Ballet Etudes School of Dance
01.2021 - 07.2021
Pianist /Choir Director
Clinton United Presbyterian Church
01.2021 - Current
Pianist
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School
01.2021 - Current
Piano Teacher
Kathy's Music
01.2021 - 01.2026
Choir Accompanist
Arizona State University Concert Choir
01.2019 - 01.2021
Choir Accompanist
Chandler Children's Choir
01.2019 - 01.2020
Pianist/ Choir Accompanist
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ
01.2018 - 01.2021
Piano Teacher
East Valley School of Music
01.2017 - 01.2021
Rehearsal/Orchestra Pianist – Giulio Cesare by Handel
Opera Theater of Pittsburgh
07.2016
Rehearsal/Orchestra Pianist - Don Giovanni by Mozart
Undercroft Opera
03.2016
Private Piano Teacher
Carnegie Mellon Music Preparatory School
01.2016 - 01.2017
Music/ Choir Director
Hebron Presbyterian Church
01.2012 - 01.2017
Private Piano Teacher
City Music Center of Duquesne University
01.2011 - 01.2017
Private Piano Teacher
City Music Center of Duquesne University
01.2011 - 01.2017
Collaborative Pianist
Coro Latino Americano
01.2011 - 01.2013
Piano Instructor
Private Studio
11.2010
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Duquesne University
Associate in Arts - Music-Music Education
Miami Dade College
Pre-bachelor Piano Performance - undefined
Conservatorio de Musica Amadeo Roldán
Music Studies - Piano Performance
Conservatorio de Música Universidad Nacional de Colombia
High School Diploma - undefined
Colegio Americano
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA- All but dissertation ABD) - Collaborative Piano
Arizona State University
Master of Music - Piano Performance
Duquesne University
Advanced Music Studies - Collaborative Piano
Carnegie Mellon University