Cyrus Mackey
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
Experienced professional musician with a strong background in music theory, notation, and history. Motivated and dedicated, excels in both independent and collaborative settings. Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, employing a business-minded approach while maintaining excellent communication and fostering productive relationships with diverse professionals. Skilled music teacher specializing in community and parent outreach through special event performances. Passionate about introducing children to diverse musical styles and expressions, nurturing a love for music from an early age.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preparatory Music Teacher
Peabody Institute Of The Johns Hopkins University
08.2024 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
Bookkeeper
Help Me Help You LLC
08.2017 - Current
- Consistently enhancing accounting system efficiency by assisting tax line items to deductible expenses, inspecting account books and recording transactions to optimize IRS reporting processes
- Oversaw reconciliation of all bank and credit card accounts from 2015, 2018
- Actively preparing financial reports by gathering, analyzing and summarizing account data.
- Managing cash deposits utilizing proper accounting procedures and documentation
- Monitoring processing of bank reconciliations and financial reports for verifying practice of proper due diligence
- Supervising verification, allocation and posting of transactions in journals and computerized systems from documents such as invoices, receipts, and reports
- Ensuring to enhance accounting system efficiency by inspecting account books while recording transactions to optimize processes
Private Music Teacher
Self-Employed
08.2016 - Current
- Initiated a creative approach to mentoring students individually
- Offering leadership and management to the Music department to achieve superior levels in teaching and curriculum design, instruction, music performance and composition
- Ensuring to formulate and implement adequate lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory, and history
- Overseeing and managing the development and implementation of curricula to ensure excellence
- Teaching students the history, theory, techniques, and principles of music while maintaining their progress by consistently evaluating and adjusting strategies
- Assisting students to appreciate the arts with instructional and immersive techniques
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
Professional Musician
Self-employed
08.2015 - Current
- Conducted ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills
- Actively transcribing musical compositions to adapt them for particular ensembles
- Auditioning for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands, and other types of music groups
- Adapted to new songs, concepts, and arrangements quickly and professionally
- Performing background music for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre productions and cabarets
- Toured U.S
- And Europe and played at various music venues including Carnegie Hall (New York City), Jazz at Lincoln Center (New York City), Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam (Amsterdam), and Konzerthaus (Berlin), Kongress Palais Kassel (Germany), Cadogan Hall (London), Usher Hall (Scotland).
Elementary Music Teacher
PGCPS
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Pursued continuous professional growth by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars related to music education trends and research findings.
- Established a positive learning environment through consistent classroom management techniques and clear expectations for behavior and achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Trumpet
Peabody Institute At Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2023
High School Diploma -
Dillard Center For The Arts
Ft. Lauderdale, FL01.2018
Skills
- Studio recording experience
- Extensive performance background
- Band Directing
- Musical notation reading
- Music theory
- Classroom Management
- Problem solving
- Live performances
- Musical arrangements
- Relationship building
- Proficient in Trumpet
- Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- National Youth Orchestra Jazz Member, 08/2018
- Invitation to the National Society of High School Scholars, 08/2017
- YoungArts Finalist, 08/2019
- Performed at Carnegie Hall, 08/2018
- Recipient of Aber D. Unger Foundation Scholarship, 08/2021
Timeline
Preparatory Music Teacher
Peabody Institute Of The Johns Hopkins University
08.2024 - Current
Elementary Music Teacher
PGCPS
10.2023 - 06.2024
Bookkeeper
Help Me Help You LLC
08.2017 - Current
Private Music Teacher
Self-Employed
08.2016 - Current
Professional Musician
Self-employed
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Trumpet
Peabody Institute At Johns Hopkins University
High School Diploma -
Dillard Center For The Arts
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