Cara McAloon
La Quinta,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Clarinet
San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and teach fellow musicians.
World Youth Wind Symphony
Interlochen Academy of the Arts
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Studied with students from all over the world and conductors from across the country to perform in weekly concerts.
Idyllwild Arts Academy Summer Intensive 2024
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple ensembles and lessons.
Principal Clarinet
La Quinta High School Wind Symphony
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Lead and guide fellow students providing support and guidance.
College of the Desert Symphonic Band
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Worked well in a team setting with people from all over the community including local teachers, college students, and high school students.
Master Class Clarinet Riverside City College
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Performed during two master class clarinet sessions with college students.
Desert Winds Freedom Band
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Performed in band that supports LGBTQ musicians and conductors in my local community.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Quinta High School
La Quinta, California06.2026
Skills
- Clarinet performance and teaching
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
World Youth Wind Symphony
Interlochen Academy of the Arts
07.2025 - 08.2025
Master Class Clarinet Riverside City College
05.2025 - 10.2025
Desert Winds Freedom Band
01.2025 - 05.2025
Principal Clarinet
San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra
09.2024 - 05.2025
Idyllwild Arts Academy Summer Intensive 2024
07.2024 - 07.2024
Principal Clarinet
La Quinta High School Wind Symphony
08.2023 - 05.2026
College of the Desert Symphonic Band
08.2023 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
La Quinta High School
More about me
- I have been playing clarinet for a total of 7 years. While serving as the Principal Clarinetist for the San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra, I gained valuable insights into leadership. I had the opportunity to work closely with the conductors and support my fellow musicians. We were able to explore the deeper meaning of how to play the pieces we were handed.
- I also attended Interlochen Arts Camp this summer and was a part of the World Youth Wind Symphony. The Interlochen Arts Camp was a life-changing experience because it helped me understand the importance of music and why we need it in our lives. It also taught me how to practice efficiently and plan effectively. It taught me to have grace with every person I meet and open my mind to other people’s abilities, realizing that on such a high level, we are all here to support each other and create amazing music. The conductors that I had over those six weeks have truly inspired me to keep teaching and playing music.