Joseph Perez
Eugene,OR
Summary
Talented Drama and Music Teacher adept at exciting students about dramatic and literary arts and musical performance techniques. Excels in organization of musical and dramatic performances for student productions. Dedicated and passionate professional with expertise in directing and choreographing musicals, performances and talent shows with an In-depth knowledge of instructional theories and practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Master Musician
Murrieta, CA
09.2017 - 11.2021
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding, using Logic Pro X and Sibelius..
- Consulted with parents and guardians to convene on student performance, conduct and educational prioritization.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
CEO
RankOne Productions
Manila, Philippines
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Coached and guided project managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Coached and guided senior project managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Evaluated and approved image retouch work, mechanicals and art proofs to deliver quality results.
- Established procedures and quality standards for department.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Supervised design and production staff developing innovative designs for specialized corporate events while managing deadlines.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Negotiated contracts with stylists and photographers to organize photo shoots.
- Oversaw full teams of writers, artists, designers and project managers.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of music composition, sound design and digital graphics.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
Music Director
North Shore Music Association
Boston, MA
01.2004 - 08.2011
- Considered factors such as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores and need for musical variety to select performance pieces.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Filled in details of orchestral sketches such as adding vocal parts to scores.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Selected and arranged music for audience-targeted holiday performances and special events.
- Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
Music Teacher
Brimmer & May School
Chestnut Hill, MA
09.1997 - 06.2003
- Consulted with parents and guardians to convene on student performance, conduct and educational prioritization.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Oversaw and approved music selections submitted by teachers and composed music for department.
- Guided and oversaw music department in accomplishing educational benchmarks through curriculum planning, instruction, composition and performance.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Devised and executed challenging and advanced curricula to foster excellence among students.
- Guided and instructed [Number] music students in music theory and instrument playing.
- Organized shows and recitals and booking musicians for classroom demonstrations.
- Coordinated with departmental employees to maintain continuity of music lesson objectives, planning and execution.
Education
Master of Music - Composition/Classical Vocal Performance
The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA06.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Music Theory And Composition/Political Science
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH06.1995
Skills
- Learning Enhancement
- Verbal and written communication
- Multicultural art master
- Fine Arts/Humanities knowledge
Additional Information
Active Concert Soloist - Regional, National, and International Performing Arts/Choral/Orchestral Societies
Working Musical and Classical Stage Actor - Leading roles span the gamut from Shakespeare to Rodgers/Hammerstein to Sondheim
Timeline
Music Teacher
Master Musician
09.2017 - 11.2021
CEO
RankOne Productions
01.2013 - 10.2017
Music Director
North Shore Music Association
01.2004 - 08.2011
Music Teacher
Brimmer & May School
09.1997 - 06.2003
Master of Music - Composition/Classical Vocal Performance
The New England Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Arts - Music Theory And Composition/Political Science
Dartmouth College
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