Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Music Repertoire
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Alex Aquino

Tampa,FL

Summary

Hello, My name is Alex Aquino and I am currently a senior at Alonso High School. I would consider myself a dynamic percussionist with a rich history of enhancing ensemble cohesiveness and elevating performances through practice and effective communication. I have excelled in adaptability, contributing to diverse events and community outreach. I have been proven to lead a well-organized leadership team while continuously expanding my repertoire and skills, including marching percussion, under the guidance of renowned professionals.

Work History

Percussionist

  • Participated in community outreach events, sharing the joy of music with diverse audiences
  • Increased ensemble cohesiveness through effective communication during rehearsals, leading to improved overall performance quality.
  • Developed personalized practice routines to improve technical proficiency and overall musicianship.
  • Learned standards for concerts.
  • Performed in various venues and events, showcasing versatility and adaptability as a musician.
  • Maintained drums and percussion equipment in good working order.
  • Expanded personal repertoire by continually researching techniques and methods within the field of percussion music.
  • Attended masterclasses and workshops, refining skills under the guidance of renowned percussion professionals.
  • Provided constructive feedback to ensemble members during rehearsal sessions for continuous improvement in group dynamics and musicality.


Education

High School Diploma -

Alonso High School
Tampa, FL
05-2025

Skills

  • Adaptability to change
  • Ensemble playing

  • Marching percussion experience
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

  • USF Festival of Winds Honor Band and Participant
  • 9 Superiors in Solo and Ensemble
  • All County Band for 3 years

Music Repertoire

Freshman Year

  • Tribal Serenade by Mitchell Peters
  • Curse of the Tortuga Percussion Ensemble
  • Tango Argentino Percussion Ensemble

Sophomore Year

  • Ghost Garden by Adam Hopper
  • Escape Artist Percussion Ensemble
  • Interlock by Richard LeVan
  • Tax Time by Jeff Queen

Junior Year

  • Rotation 1 by Eric Summut
  • Green Run by Mark Ford
  • Oakland by Mark Ford
  • Palm Sunday by Jason Baker
  • Big Adventure Percussion Ensemble
  • Tompkins 1 and 2 by Joseph Tompkins
  • Delecluse 1 and 6 by Jacques Delecluse
  • Risky Business by Julie Davila
  • Allemanda from Sonata No. 12 by Antonio Vivaldi
  • Pedal to the Kettle, Etude 22 "Grace (Notes) Under Pressure" by Kirk J. Gay

Senior Year

  • Two Mexican Dances (All) By Gordon Stout
  • Delecluse 2,3,9 by Jacques Delecluse
  • Masterworks for Mallets, "Allegro in 3/8 from Sonata VI" trans. by Beth Gottlieb
  • "The Black Hammock" Pedal to the Kettle by Kirk J. Gay
  • Portraits in Rhythm (CR 1966) by Anthony Cirone "Etude 2"
  • Gigue - Violin Partita No. 2 in D minor BWV 1004 by J.S. Bach
  • Stay Alive for Me by Arnor Chu
  • Tompkins 9 by Joseph Tompkins
  • Drum Corps on Parade by John S. Pratt
  • Four Pieces for Timpani by John Bergamo

Timeline

Percussionist

High School Diploma -

Alonso High School
Alex Aquino