Elijah Parra
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Skilled Musician well-versed in Trombone with 9 years of related experience. Demonstrates proficiency in a variety of music styles and contexts. Accomplished hands-on group and individual educator in young musicians and marching arts. Highly self-motivated and ambitious player always searching to improve sound and learn new music. Adept at adapting to different musical styles, teachers, and pieces with ease.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Saddleback College Big Band
Joey Sellers
08.2021 - Current
- Played Trombone I, II, and III parts with professional and student players
- Premiered new music
Global Harmony Symphony
Valerie Geller
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Volunteer community orchestra that performs popular symphony works and new music
- Premiered Kim Richmond's 2nd Symphony
- Played Trombone I
Tracking
Richard Niles
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Trombone audio tracking for a private Richard Niles album
Substitute for Brian Clemmons Band
Brian Clemmons
05.2023 - 05.2023
Georgios
- I played the Trombone II book for Brian Clemmons Album release show at Campus Jax
Substitute for Red Light Brass Band
Walter Simonsen
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Trombone substitute while the band played at the OC Fair
"Cinderella" Pit Orchestra Member
Michael Sobie
07.2023 - 08.2023
- I played the Trombone Book for Rodger and Hammerstein's "Cinderella"
- Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts Broadway in the Park
Saddleback Wind Ensemble Soloist
Georgios Kouritas
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Trombone Soloist for the Saddleback Wind Ensemble's Fall Concert
- Performed the first two movements of Bert Appermont's "Colors for Trombone"
Music Coach
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
09.2023 - Current
- La Paz Intermediate School (August 2023 - Present)
- Serrano Intermediate School (September 2021 - Present)
- Los Alisos Intermediate School (October 2021 - May 2022)
- During the school year, once or twice a week, I would work with beginning classes and advanced classes by taking the low brass and providing them with personalized instruction. This included coaching beginning instrumentalists on the maintenance and playing fundamentals of their instruments. I also led the rehearsal of music and worked to improve hard sections.
Low Brass Coach/Visual Coach
El Toro High School
08.2022 - Current
- During the marching band season (August-November), I instructed a group of brass students in music by rehearsing, mentoring, and leading them in practices to learn a show they could perform. As a visual coach, I coordinated visual movements with staff, taught students how to march, and mentored students to perform their movements correctly.
Summer Music Coach
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
- SVUSD Summer Music Camp 2022, 2023
- Worked with brand new to one year of experience students from sixth to seventh grade for two weeks over the summer. Taught basics of their specific instrument and beginning-level pieces for a full ensemble.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music
Saddleback College
KouritasKouritasMission Viejo, CA05.2023
Private Teachers -
Michael Hoffman, Joey Sellers, Jon Hatamiya
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Sight Reading
- Studio Recordings
- Orchestra Experience
- Broad Range of Musical Styles
- Trombone Proficiency
- Live Performances
- Private Lessons
Accomplishments
- Joey Sellers Student Award Scholarship - Spring 2023
- Valentine Family Music Osher Endowed Scholarship - Spring 2023
- Saddleback Concerto Competition Winner - Fall 2023
Timeline
Saddleback Wind Ensemble Soloist
Georgios Kouritas
12.2023 - 12.2023
Global Harmony Symphony
Valerie Geller
09.2023 - 11.2023
Music Coach
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
09.2023 - Current
Substitute for Red Light Brass Band
Walter Simonsen
08.2023 - 08.2023
"Cinderella" Pit Orchestra Member
Michael Sobie
07.2023 - 08.2023
Substitute for Brian Clemmons Band
Brian Clemmons
05.2023 - 05.2023
Low Brass Coach/Visual Coach
El Toro High School
08.2022 - Current
Summer Music Coach
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
Tracking
Richard Niles
05.2022 - 07.2022
Saddleback College Big Band
Joey Sellers
08.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Music
Saddleback College
Private Teachers -
Michael Hoffman, Joey Sellers, Jon Hatamiya
Similar Profiles
Leeann SkibaLeeann Skiba
Saddleback College Big Band, Tuba Player at Led by Joey SellersSaddleback College Big Band, Tuba Player at Led by Joey Sellers
Robert BosiRobert Bosi
Delivery/Setup Technician at Furniture SellersDelivery/Setup Technician at Furniture Sellers
Erin DoddsErin Dodds
Grocery Chain Buyer at Sellers BrosGrocery Chain Buyer at Sellers Bros