Fredy Gonzalez
Italy,TX
Summary
Band director passionate about making a positive learning experience for all students. Works to improve school climate so all students learn to cherish the value of music education as well as to prepare them for a lifetime full of musical enrichment. Strives to engage students of both English and Spanish speaking backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Band Director
Italy High School
Italy, TX
07.2018 - Current
Planned and coordinated HS marching and concert program
Division I Ratings at UIL Marching Contest Region 8
UIL Marching Area Finalist
Division I Sweepstakes - UIL Marching, Concert & Sight Reading
Participated in various invitational marching and concert festivals
Qualified students to State UIL Solo & Ensemble competition
Qualified students to ATSSB All-Region, All-Area, & All-State Band
Started a private lessons program for students
Coordinated program fundraisers grades 6-12
Planned and coordinated before and after school lessons/sectionals
Directed JH & HS Percussion Studio
Maintained budget for band program
Planned and coordinated end of year band trips/band festivals
Maintained a positive relationship with assistant band director & colleagues
Assistant Band Director
Big Spring ISD
Big Spring, TX
06.2016 - 06.2018
Assisted high school band program with 180+ members
Directed jr. high symphonic band with 70+ students
Participating in UIL Concert and Sight Reading
Taught saxophone beginner class
Taught percussion beginner class
Planned and rehearsed middle school All-Region tryout music - woodwinds, brass, and percussion
Planned and rehearsed high school saxophone and percussion UIL All-Region tryout music
Planned and rehearsed high school UIL Solo and Ensemble
Planned and rehearsed after school saxophone and percussion sectionals
Planned and rehearsed high school drum line
Head Band Director
Rising Star ISD
Rising Star, TX
08.2014 - 06.2016
2015 State Marching Championships Qualifier, Placed 6th
2014 & 2015 Division I Rating Marching UIL Region 7
Planned and coordinated marching band music program
Coordinated band travel
Experience teaching elementary music, K-4
Music Appreciation 9-12
Directed 5th Grade Beginner band - woodwinds, brass, and percussion
Directed 6th grade elementary band
Competed in UIL Marching Contest and Concert and Sight Reading
Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators
Education
High School Diploma -
Graham High School
2009
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Tarleton
2014
Skills
- Experience as head band director
- Woodwind specialist (saxophone emphasis)
- Experience teaching beginner bands - woodwinds, brass, and percussion
- Experience teaching middle school bands
- Experience in Jazz performance/education
- Experienced drumline instructor
- Bilingual - Spanish and English
- Valid and Current Teaching Certification in Texas
- All Level Music Certification
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Microsoft Office and Outlook proficiency
- Calm under pressure
- Positive and encouraging
- Adept classroom management
- Self-motivated
- Driven for success
- Open to new methods and ideas
- Experience using Google Classroom
Affiliations
Active Member of TMEA
Active Member of ATSSB
Webmaster, Central Texas Honor Band
Three time participant, Center Stage Performance Competition
Two time winner, Center Stage Award, Performance Competition
Recipient, Hunewell Band Scholarship
Recipient, Richard L. Thompson Endowment Scholarship
Recipient, Stephenville Music Club Scholarship Award
Member, Tarleton Jazz I Ensemble
Member, Tarleton Wind Ensemble
Alumnus, Kappa Kappa Psi - Honorary Band Fraternity
Volunteer Performer, ULTRA Club Big Band
Volunteer Performer, Kiwanis Club Annual Pancake Supper
Volunteer Performer, Central Texas Community Band
Performed with renowned saxophonist Jeff Coffin - Tarleton Jazz Fest
Performed with renowned John Faddis - Tarleton Jazz Fest
Performed under renowned composer Sam Hazo - Tarleton Band Invitational
Performed along with The Boston Brass, Tarleton Band Invitational
Timeline
Head Band Director
Italy High School
07.2018 - Current
Assistant Band Director
Big Spring ISD
06.2016 - 06.2018
Head Band Director
Rising Star ISD
08.2014 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Graham High School
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Tarleton
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