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Overview
Work History
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Jordan Donoghue

Rio Rancho,NM

Summary

I am an 8th grade trumpet player with a strong, clear tone and growing confidence in playing an upper range. I read music well, play with accurate rhythm, and use dynamics to add expression to the trumpet sound.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Band (as an 8th Grader)

St. Pius High School
08.2024 - Current
  • I am learning how to produce a rich, consistent sound using proper breath support and embouchure control.

Junior Orchestra

Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program
08.2024 - Current
  • I am working on using correct playing posture and deep, controlled breathing.

Advanced Band

James Monroe Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Learned to read complex rhythms, key signatures, and time signatures with accuracy.

Junior Orchestra

Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Through regular practices and rehearsals, I enhanced my technical skills on the trumpet, including tone quality, intonation, and articulation.

Intermediate Band

James Monroe Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Played trumpet and percussion in band class and concerts.

Junior Band

Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Being part of the Junior Band required commitment to regular practice and attendance. It taught me time management and accountability.

Beginning Band

Colinas Del Norte Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Studied and practiced reading music notes and rhythms in order to know how to play the trumpet.

Skills

  • Ensemble Performance- Playing in sync with a large group, following a conductor, and understanding orchestral dynamics in the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program for two years
  • Range Development – Playing comfortably in middle and beginning upper ranges
  • Note Reading – Recognizing notes and key signatures with confidence
  • Dynamics- Playing both loud and soft passages expressively

Timeline

High School Band (as an 8th Grader)

St. Pius High School
08.2024 - Current

Junior Orchestra

Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program
08.2024 - Current

Advanced Band

James Monroe Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024

Junior Orchestra

Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program
08.2023 - 04.2024

Junior Band

Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program
01.2023 - 04.2023

Intermediate Band

James Monroe Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2023

Beginning Band

Colinas Del Norte Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Jordan Donoghue