Archie Flores
Boise,ID
Summary
Music Educator with background in both education and the performance industry. Experience ranges from classroom instruction all the way from High School marching band, middle school band to one on one instruction. Strengths include creative lesson planning, strong communication skills, and ability to foster productive relationships with students, parents, and co-staff members. Commitment to encouraging academic growth while balancing professional obligations has consistently resulted in improved student performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Studio Teacher
Self-employed
Boise, ID
05.2020 - Current
- Facilitated learning activities to help students understand and apply ensemble material.
- Provided guidance and support to students in areas such as social skills, study habits, and personal development.
- Helped multiple students qualify for Idaho All-State Ensembles and qualify for different solo competitions throughout the state.
Assistant Band Director
Nampa High School
Nampa , ID
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Assisted in the development of rehearsal plans and practice schedules for the band.
- Organized and led sectional rehearsals to ensure proper technique and musicality.
- Accompanied the band on performances, competitions, festivals, and other events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Boise State University
Boise, ID05-2025
High School Diploma -
Nampa Senior High School
Nampa, ID05-2020
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish-speaking)
- Rehearsal management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Project-based learning
- Teaching strategies
- Student Motivation
- Recruitment Strategies
- Music theory knowledge
- Teaching techniques
- Audition preparation
- Individual music teaching expertise
Affiliations
- 2 year member of the Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps
- 5 year member of the Blue Thunder Marching Band
- 5 Year member of the Boise State Symphonic winds
- Assistant Trombone Player of the Millennial Choir And Orchestra of the Treasure Valley (2018-present)
- Active Chamber Musician
- Member of the Boise Modern Jazz Orchestra (2018-Present)
- 2 year principal trombone of the Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (2018-2020)
Accomplishments
- 3rd Place Finisher and finalist in the South East Trombone Symposium Excerpts Competition (2024)
- Winner of the "Most Outstanding Brass Performer" in the Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps (2 year member)
- Soloist with the Sacramento Mandarins (2023)
- Section Leader with the Sacramento Mandarins (2023)
- 4 time Idaho All state Trombone Player
- Principal Trombone of the 2019 All northwest Orchestra
- 4 time district solo finalist (1x3rd place finish, 2x 2nd place finisher, 1 1st place finisher)
- 4 time Idaho all state solo competition Finalist (1x 3rd place finish, 2x 2nd place finish)
- Winner of the Boise Philharmonic youth concerto Competition (2020)
- Winner of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award (Nampa High School 2020)
- Honor Roll Student at Boise State 2021-2025
- Principal Player in Wind and Jazz ensembles at Boise State University (2020-2024)
- 3x Soloist with the Blue Thunder Marching Band
Timeline
Assistant Band Director
Nampa High School
05.2022 - 11.2024
Private Studio Teacher
Self-employed
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Boise State University
High School Diploma -
Nampa Senior High School