Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Jada Rivon

Crosby

Summary

Accomplished and aspiring trombonist with 10 years of experience in diverse genres, including classical, jazz, contemporary, and more. Demonstrates adaptability and audience engagement through diverse musical settings, showcasing strong performance techniques, and musicality. Committed to delivering impactful musical experiences across various ensembles, orchestras, and religious events.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lamar Honors Recital

Lamar University
Beaumont
04.2025 - Current
  • Out of all music students at Lamar University, I was chosen, along with four others, as the winning candidates for the Lamar University Honors Audition.
  • I performed for the Honors Recital on May 2, 2025.

Church Musician

Crosby Brethren Church
Crosby
12.2017 - Current
  • Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics.
  • Demonstrated versatility by adapting to new songs, concepts and arrangements quickly and professionally.
  • Closely followed musical notation, with conductor's instructions.
  • Played Trombone for variety of religious services.

Lamar Ensembles

Lamar University
Beaumont
01.2022 - 12.2025
  • Currently the Principal Trombone for Lamar University Wind Ensemble and Trombone Choir
  • Perform at various events, including Brass Choir concerts, Wind Ensemble concerts, Quartet concerts, Trombone festivals, etc.
  • I occasionally perform with the trombone professor, Timothy Dueppen, for events.
  • Auditioned for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands and other types of music groups.
  • Played live shows with full bands and solo performances.

Church Musician

Immanuel Lutheran Church
Grand Rapids
12.2022 - 04.2024
  • Played with a quartet and choir for various religious events, such as Christmas, Easter, etc.
  • I occasionally still play with the church when I am in Michigan.
  • Recorded audio recordings of choir performances for archival purposes.

Midwest Conference

Crosby High School
Crosby
12.2018 - 12.2018
  • Performed at the Midwest Conference of 2018 with Crosby High School under the direction of Kevin Knight and Richard Crain

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
12-2025

Associate of Science - Natural Sciences

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Crosby High School
Crosby
05-2019

Skills

  • Performance techniques
  • Music theory
  • Audience engagement
  • Adaptability
  • Versatility
  • Responsibility
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Calm under pressure
  • Tenor Trombonist
  • Bass Trombonist
  • Time management

Accomplishments

  • John Phillip Sousa Award (2019)
  • All-Region and All-Area high
  • Honors Recital Winning Candidate
  • Performed at the Midwest Clinic (2019)
  • Accepted to STS Trombone Conference (2024, 2025)
  • Various High School and College Marching Band and Trombone Awards

Affiliations

  • Perform at various churches
  • Principal Trombonist at Lamar and in various ensembles
  • Free-lance Trombonist in Houston, Beaumont and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lamar Honors Recital

Lamar University
04.2025 - Current

Church Musician

Immanuel Lutheran Church
12.2022 - 04.2024

Lamar Ensembles

Lamar University
01.2022 - 12.2025

Midwest Conference

Crosby High School
12.2018 - 12.2018

Church Musician

Crosby Brethren Church
12.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Lamar University

Associate of Science - Natural Sciences

San Jacinto College

High School Diploma -

Crosby High School

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