Ashton Rodriguez

To graduate with a music education degree and acquire the skills needed to teach all levels of music in public education.

While in high-school I was enrolled in PALS for two years, working with kids in elementary and middle schools who struggle with academics, socializing, and trust issues. This allows me to mentor these students and build relationships that have a positive impact. I have also worked with kids and adults with special needs at Camp C.A.M.P. which is a summer camp that advocates for a more accessible world. With my summer experience I have worked with different age groups from 5 years to 55 years of age. I am proficient in Trombone and Euphonium aspiring to get into the Texas State School of Music. I was the Trombone section leader for two consecutive years in high-school. This coming summer I will also be the Baritone section leader at Genesis Drum and Bugle Corp.

• Section Leader, 2023-2024, Assisted members of my section with musical and marching responsibilities.
• Mu Alpha Theta, 2023-2024, Elite program for students who excel in mathematics while also offering tutoring.
• Euphonium solo in Marching Band, 2023-2024, Euphonium soloist for our Area 6A UIL show.
• 1st Chair Tenor Trombone in Wind Ensemble, 2022-2024, Lead Trombone player in a 6A ensemble.
• Lead Tenor Trombone in Jazz Band, 2022-2024, Lead Trombone player in a 6A competitive jazz ensemble.
• MUNSA Staff, 2022-2024, Head Staff Member of the largest high school student-run conference west of Mississippi.
• Performed as the lead trombone for the North East School of the Arts, 2022-2024, Performed in a magnet school that has an emphasis on fine arts.
• Performed in a district wide symphony, 2022-2023, Selected to perform in a district wide symphony on two different occasions.
• Selected to play in our school musical, 2022-2023, Was selected to perform in the pit of our musical during Junior year.
• Tenor Trombone solo in Wind Ensemble, 2022-2023, Had a solo in our UIL piece during Junior year.
• Tenor Trombone solo in Jazz Band, 2022-2023, Had a jazz solo in our Christmas concert during Junior year.
• Drum Corp Section Leader in 2025, I am the Baritone Section Leader at Genesis DBC
• Dean's List 1st Semester 2024, In my first semester in college I had a 3.79GPA

• Genesis DBC, 2024-2025
• Senior Year - Washington, 2024
• ARK Club, 2023-2024
• Camp C.A.M.P. ISA Chapter, 2022-Present
• Junior Year - Alabama, 2022
• PALS, 2022-2024
• Sophomore Year - New Mexico, 2021
• Jazz Band, 2020-2024
• MUNSA, 2020-2024