Jacob Gonzales
Oklahoma City
Summary
Teaching public music education with an emphasis in choral performance, vocal performance, and musical theatre performance in secondary schools. Affiliated with community theatre, non-profit choral organizations, and national music educator associations. Hardworking performance leader skilled at selecting and arranging musical pieces for regular, holiday and special event performances. Specializing in sacred and contemporary choral music, music theatre styles, jazz, and Catholic liturgical music. Knowledgeable Music Director with 17 years of professional experience and leadership experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director, Show Troupe Director, Coordinator
Sooner Theatre of Norman
09.2021 - Current
- Directed groups at music rehearsals
- Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired for performances.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate performers
Conductor
Oklahoma Youth Sing
06.2020 - Current
- Directed different age groups at music rehearsals from 3rd grade through 12th grade.
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
- Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
- Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
- Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments that support student growth and learning.
- Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools and enhance student learning.
- Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired for performances.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Taught basic music fundamentals in choral literacy and music theory in different ensembles in grades 3rd through 12th.
- Taught a variety of music styles in different ensembles
Vocal Music Teacher
Norman North High School
08.2014 - Current
- Directed groups at music rehearsals.
- Directed musicals at all different capacities from acting, music, sound engineering, choreography, blocking, programming, public relations, etc.
- Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
- Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
- Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
- Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired for performances.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate performers
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Taught basic music fundamentals in choral literacy and music theory in different ensembles in grades 9th through 12th.
- Taught a variety of music styles in different ensembles such as treble choruses, tenor and bass choruses, and mixed choruses.
- Participated in music contests and regional and state level preparation.
Private Studio
The Gonzales Studio of Vocal Performance and Musical Theatre
08.2011 - Current
- Taught a variety of music styles with an emphasis musical theatre and classical music.
- Taught English, Italian, French, and German lieder, art songs, folk songs, arias,
- Taught vocal technique in vocal health and body technique (Alexander Technique)
- Taught vocal technique in belt singing
- Prepared voices for all state and regional honor choir auditions
- Prepared students with vocal repertoire for music college auditions
- Prepared students for recitals
Vocal Music Teacher
Longfellow Middle School
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Taught basic music fundamentals in choral literacy and music theory in different ensembles in grades 6th, 7th and 8th Grade.
- Taught a variety of music styles in different ensembles.
- Participated in music contests and regional and state level preparation.
Music Director
Our Lady of Victory Church
09.2010 - Current
- Programmed music for obligated services such as Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Easter, Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Lent, etc.
- Organize music for the Liturgical year by planning music for all English services.
- Assisted with special events such as weddings, funerals and festivals.
- Assisted with modified services during the 2020 Pandemic by mixing and editing audio and video recordings. Portfolio upon request.
Vocal Music Teacher
Purcell High School and Jr High School
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Taught basic fundamentals in choral literacy and music theory in different ensembles from Junior High through High School.
- Introduced and music directed musicals in the curriculum.
- Taught music humanities and cultural art in extracurricular classes.
Education
Master of Music Education in Vocal Music -
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2020
Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal Music - undefined
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Norman North High School
Norman, OK05.2004
Skills
- Directing music theatre shows (acting and singing)
- Conducting various vocal ensembles
- Audition Coordination
- Music Theory
- Mentoring student performers (private voice instruction)
- Proficient virtual teaching (rehearsal)
Activities and Accomplishments
- Students have performed at Carnegie Hall and Cowboy Hall of Fame and other prestigious venues
- A Member of Canterbury Choral Society 2010-2015
- Chair for ECOCDA Jr. High Mixed Choir 2011-2012
- OSSAA Sweepstakes 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Oklahoma Choral Director’s Association Southwest Quad Chair (2016-present)
- Oklahoma Choral Director’s Association Southwest Representative (2017-2019)
- Oklahoma Choral Director’s Association High School R & R Chair (2021-2023)
- Oklahoma Choral Director’s Association JH Treble Chorus Chair (2024)
- Oklahoma Choral Director’s Association JH Mixed Chorus Chair (2025)
- National Association of Music Educators (NAfME)
- Oklahoma Music Educator’s Association (OMEA)
- American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA)
- Oklahoma Choral Director’s Association (OCDA)
- National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)
- Oklahoma Educator’s Association (OEA)
- Professional Educators of Norman (PEN)
- Norman North Climate and Culture Chair (2021-present) summary available upon request
References
- Professional references available upon request
- Performance Resume Available upon request
Timeline
Music Director, Show Troupe Director, Coordinator
Sooner Theatre of Norman
09.2021 - Current
Conductor
Oklahoma Youth Sing
06.2020 - Current
Vocal Music Teacher
Norman North High School
08.2014 - Current
Vocal Music Teacher
Longfellow Middle School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Private Studio
The Gonzales Studio of Vocal Performance and Musical Theatre
08.2011 - Current
Music Director
Our Lady of Victory Church
09.2010 - Current
Vocal Music Teacher
Purcell High School and Jr High School
08.2008 - 05.2013
Master of Music Education in Vocal Music -
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal Music - undefined
University of Central Oklahoma
High School Diploma - undefined
Norman North High School
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