Gracie Martinez
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned cellist that is passionate about collaborating with other fellow musicians. My goal is to bring others musical visions to life as well as my own by highlighting the human and musical connection that exists. Aside from playing, I strive to share the passion and joy that is found in cello playing by teaching.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Arts Clinician
Klein ISD
Spring, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, students and parents to accomplish school and departmental vision and goals.
- Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
- Instructed both individual and group lessons depending on the requirements of the program and school district.
Freelance Musician
Self Employed
Houston, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Played variety of music with broad stylistic range to engage guests and deliver entertainment.
- Managed requests for specific musical pieces.
- Advised on music appropriate to specific performance requirements.
- Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances.
Private Music Instructor
Klein ISD
Spring, TX
10.2018 - Current
- Fostered relationships with staff, students and parents to drive departmental and school objectives and philosophies.
- Incorporated fundamentals of music into lessons to discuss music concepts and theories.
- Fostered creative and confident environment for music education and exploration.
- Created repertoire lists that challenge students while developing their technical abilities in a timely manner.
Cello Instructor
Cypress Creek FACE
Spring, TX
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Developed lesson plans for beginning, intermediate, and advanced level classes.
- Instructed students on proper cello posture, hand position, and technique.
- Assisted students in developing a strong sense of rhythm, intonation and additional fundamentals.
Education
Bachelor of Music, Performance -
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2024
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Critical Thinking
Festivals
Texas Music Festival
- Texas Music Festival Orchestra, Section Member [2022]
- Texas Music Festival Orchestra, Section Member [2023]
Performance Experience
Moores School of Music
- Moores School Symphony Orchestra, Section Member [2019]
- Moores School Opera Orchestra, Section Member [2019-20]
- Moores School Symphony Orchestra, Section Member [2021-22]
- Moores School Chamber Orchestra, Assistant Principle [2021]
- Moores School Opera Orchestra, Assistant Principle [2022]
- Moores School Symphony Orchestra, Section Member [2022-23]
- Moores School Opera Orchestra, Section Member [2022-23]
- Moores School Ballet Orchestra, Section Member [2023]
- Moores School Chamber Orchestra, Assistant Principle [2023]
Timeline
Fine Arts Clinician
Klein ISD
08.2023 - Current
Freelance Musician
Self Employed
08.2021 - Current
Cello Instructor
Cypress Creek FACE
06.2019 - 07.2019
Private Music Instructor
Klein ISD
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Music, Performance -
University of Houston
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