Darren Motamedy
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Renowned Jazz Musician and Educator with over 55 years of experience, significantly enhanced the Clark Country School District's music program, elevating student participation from 125 to 300-400 individuals. Demonstrated exceptional program building and engagement skills, alongside superior performance abilities at numerous festivals. Published 17 international albums, showcasing outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
Professional educator and musician with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Jazz Musician, Educator, Historian
Clark Country School District
08.2010 - Current
- Built a jazz program from 6 students to 25 students.
- Rebuilt the entire concert music department from 125 to 300-400 students.
- Developed a jazz curriculum highlighting performance skills, the social implications of jazz, the influence of jazz on all types of music worldwide, and the relevance of jazz in the workplace.
- Wrote, published, and created jazz and concert music specific to current music program. (www.marinamusic.com)
- Continued focus on writing jazz content (Current Album Released February 2025/First Album released 1998) 17 Albums currently in print internationally.
- Currently involved in performances on the Las Vegas Strip performing at Delilahs in the Wynn Hotel, The Rat Pack Show at the Tuscany Hotel, Jazz Shows at the Maxan Jazz Lounge, Lexies in Henderson, and Grapestreet Wine and Jazz Lounge.
Jazz Musician
Self-Employed Musician
01.1985 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility reflected by 17 Smooth Jazz Albums and Big Band Original Compositions for Jazz Students .
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- High Quality and Versatile Musician performing on the Alto, Tenor, and Soprano Saxes, Clarinet, Flute, Wind Synthesizer, and piano used for arranging projects.
- Performances with and opening for Ray Charles, Kenny G, Bobby Caldwell, The Temptations, The O'Jays, The Seattle Mariners (performances of the National Anthem in front of 65,000 fans) The Seahawks, and private shows at Bill Gates' and Dale Chihuly's homes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education With A Focus On Performance.
Central Washington University
Washington StateSkills
- Program Building Skills and Engagement enhancing a failing program and building it into a "Superior Program" as evidenced by "Superior Ratings at Festivals and Concerts out of Town
- Performances on multiple instruments with 55 years of experience
- Featured Jazz Artist from the Monterrey Jazz Festival in California to the Lake Chelan Music Festivals in Washington
- Monthly and Weekly Jazz Performances for over 20 years at the Muckleshoot Casino in Washington State
- Group instruction and jazz clinician for High School and Middle School Students from Washington to Nevada
- Community involvement with performances for openings of Fire Stations and Motivational Tours focusing on young musicians
- Instructional methods include writing music theory book for young musicians as well as symphonic and jazz band compositions that are published nationally
Affiliations
- The American Society of Composers and Publishers
- The Grammies Foundation (Voting Member)
Presser Music Scholarship
The Presser Scholarship is the top scholarship awarded to a Music Major that shows promise as a musician, composer, performer, and dedicated to the high quality of music.
Timeline
Jazz Musician, Educator, Historian
Clark Country School District
08.2010 - Current
Jazz Musician
Self-Employed Musician
01.1985 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education With A Focus On Performance.
Central Washington University
Similar Profiles
Erica CampbellErica Campbell
English/8th Grade Language Arts Teacher at Clark Country School DistrictEnglish/8th Grade Language Arts Teacher at Clark Country School District
Allyson CummingsAllyson Cummings
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher at Clark County School District, CCSD6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher at Clark County School District, CCSD
Noel SawaiaNoel Sawaia
Reading Interventionist at Clark County School District, CCSDReading Interventionist at Clark County School District, CCSD
Susan Van NiekerkSusan Van Niekerk
Executive Assistant | Head of People & Events at Gokhale MethodExecutive Assistant | Head of People & Events at Gokhale Method
Sharale ThomasSharale Thomas
Table Games Dealer at Resorts WorldTable Games Dealer at Resorts World