Overview
Work History
Education
Community Service
Awards
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Alessandra T. Reilly

Kings Park,NY

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Percussionist

Hofstra University
01.2023 - Current
  • Wind Ensemble, University Band and Symphony Orchestra

Principal Timpanist

New York Youth Symphony
09.2022 - Current
  • Grammy Award-Winning Orchestra
  • Performing at Carnegie Hall
  • Summer Greece Tour (2024)

Percussion Assistant for Sean Ritenauer

Hofstra University
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in organizing and managing percussion ensembles, contributing to successful performances and positive audience reception.
  • Maintained inventory of percussion instruments and equipment, ensuring proper care and availability for rehearsals and performances.

Coach/Counselor

Percussion On The Sound
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Coach percussion ensemble rehearsals
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.

Drumline Assistant for Marching Band

Garden City High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced the percussion section by implementing teaching techniques and practice exercises.

Teacher Assistant

Hofstra University
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Perform and teach pakhawaj (Indian drum)
  • Mentored less experienced players by sharing tips on technique improvement or recommending exercises tailored to their specific needs.

Education

Music Education

Hofstra University
05.2025

Regents Diploma -

Kings Park High School
06-2021

Community Service

  • Percussive Arts Society - New York State Chapter, 9/24 to Present, Social Media Officer
  • Hofstra University NYSBDA, 1/21 to 12/23, Public Relations Chair
  • Huntington Community Band, Summers 2018 to 2021, Percussion

Awards

  • Awarded Rosencran Solo Honors Recital at Hofstra University
  • New York Youth Symphony - Full Tuition Scholarship
  • Hofstra University Provost Scholars Award
  • Hofstra University Music Grant, Music Activity Grant, Dorothy Hoag Music Fund Scholarship

Timeline

Coach/Counselor

Percussion On The Sound
07.2024 - 07.2024

Drumline Assistant for Marching Band

Garden City High School
08.2023 - 06.2024

Principal Percussionist

Hofstra University
01.2023 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Hofstra University
01.2023 - 01.2024

Principal Timpanist

New York Youth Symphony
09.2022 - Current

Percussion Assistant for Sean Ritenauer

Hofstra University
01.2022 - Current

Music Education

Hofstra University

Regents Diploma -

Kings Park High School
Alessandra T. Reilly