Edward Hood
New York,New York
Summary
Gifted Trumpet Player with a proven track record in delivering flawless performances to live audiences. Successful in displaying excellent posture, strong embouchure and vast octave range playing abilities. Talented in following direction and working well with other musicians
Competent offering [Number] years of experience in playing the trumpet with precision in a professional capacity.
Accomplished in working diligently to learning complex songs and maintaining perfect form to provide exceptional live performances. Expert in harmonizing with others and confident when performing solo.
Adaptable
Trumpet Player with [Number] years of experience performing many different styles of music live. Proficient group contributor and sight-reader focused on delivering outstanding performances. Willing to play a variety of music styles with an expertise in [Music genre]. Successful Trumpet Player with [Number] years of experience in performing in front of large audiences.
Talented in maintaining excellence and precision while playing [Music genre] music. Skilled in recording music in professional studios and during live performances.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Motivated professional offering [Degree] in [Area of study]. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
FREELANCE TRUMPET PLAYER/Music Producer
Self-employeed
New York, NY
06.1971 - 12.2000
- Performed in front of live audiences in a band and as part of theater productions.
- Played in a Haitian Band and participated in number recording sessions.
- Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Transposed music to alternate keys to fit individual styles or purposes.
- Provided feedback on arrangements or compositions created by other musicians in order to enhance their artistic expression.
- Assisted sound engineers by providing technical information regarding microphone placement and amplification levels.
- Monitored sound quality during rehearsals or performances to ensure optimal results.
- Identified mistakes made by other musicians and corrected problems.
- Traveled to perform at venues such as clubs, festivals, schools, churches and corporate events.
- Transcribed musical compositions to adapt for particular ensembles.
- Recorded tracks in studio settings while following producer's instructions.
- Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions.
- Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship.
- Accompanied vocalists or instrumentalists in an ensemble setting.
- Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing and dynamics.
- Prepared for concerts by selecting appropriate music, memorizing parts, and organizing materials for upcoming performances.
- Maintained a library of sheet music, recordings, and reference materials related to trumpet playing techniques.
- Developed improvisational skills through structured practice sessions and jam sessions with other musicians.
- Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics.
- Played trumpet solos in various musical ensembles.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Certificate In Performance - Music
North Carolina School of The Arts
Winston-salem, NC06-1976
Skills
- Maintaining Posture
- Excellent Embouchure
- Sight Reading Music
- Group Collaborations
- Professionalism
- Creative Thinking
- Musical Arrangements
- Music Composition
- Improvisation
- Reading Sheet Music
- Live Music Performances
- Solo Performances
- Musical Notation Comprehension
- Contract Negotiation
- Orchestra and Band Direction
- Orchestra Experience
- Street Performance Background
- Solos and Ensembles
- [Instrument] Proficiency
- Live Performances
- Broad Range of Musical Styles
- Stage Performance
- Confidence
- Memorization Expert
- Musical Composition
- Team Leadership
- Music Interpretation
- Music History
- Studio Recordings
- Attention to Detail
- Performing With Choirs
- Sound Mixing Expertise
- Musical Arrangements Understanding
- Music Theory Knowledge
- Arranging Music
Affiliations
- Studied Kudo Martila Arts
- Yoga
- Pilates
- weight lifting
Accomplishments
- United Nations Millenuim Hotel Employee of the Year 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FREELANCE TRUMPET PLAYER/Music Producer
Self-employeed
06.1971 - 12.2000
Certificate In Performance - Music
North Carolina School of The Arts
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