Juan C. Gonzalez
Leominster,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clarinet Instructor
Dana Hall School of Music
01.2022 - 01.2022
Teaching Assistant in Clarinet and Music Theory
West Virginia University
01.2020 - 01.2021
Teaching Assistant in Clarinet and Music Theory
Ohio University
01.2018 - 01.2020
Second Clarinet
Ohio Valley Symphony Orchestra
11.2019 - 12.2019
Principal Clarinet
New Philharmonia Orchestra
01.2015 - 01.2016
Principal Clarinet
Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
01.2008 - 01.2014
Professor of Clarinet
University of Fine Arts and Science in Cartagena
01.2013 - 01.2013
Principal Clarinet and Head of Woodwinds
Cartagena Philharmonic
01.2012 - 01.2012
Assistant Conductor
Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
01.2011 - 01.2012
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Studies
Tufts University
08.2024
Master of Music - Clarinet Performance
Ohio University
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Clarinet Performance
Longy School of Music of Bard College
05.2018
Ph.D. - Education
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA05-2029
Skills
- Student relations
- Classroom management
- Student interaction
- Team collaboration
- Peer mentoring
- Student engagement
AWARDS
Winner, Ohio University Solo Concerto Competition, 2019, Honorable Mention, Ohio University Solo Concerto Competition, 2018, Winner, Honors Concerto Competition, Longy School of Music of Bard College, 2017, Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation Scholarship, 2015 - 2017, Artistas Jovenes Talentos (Youth Artists Award) Government of Colombia, Ministry of Education, 2014, Soloist, University of Richmond Symphony Orchestra, 2014, Winner, Bolivar Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, 2013
SELECT PERFORMANCES
- Ohio Music Education Association, Ohio University Wind Symphony, 2019
- “Band-o-Rama”, Ohio University Wind Symphony, Memorial Auditorium, 2018
- Woodwind Chamber Music Recital, Ohio University Graduate Woodwind Quintet, Robert Glidden Hall, 2018
- SOUnding: New Music from the Ohio University Composition Studio, Robert Glidden Hall, 2018
- Third Coast Percussion and Ohio University Wind Symphony, Memorial Auditorium, 2018
- “HallaPalooza”, Ohio University Symphony Orchestra, Memorial Auditorium, 2018
- Gala Celebration with Thomas Wilkins, Longy School of Music of Bard College, Sanders Theater, Cambridge MA, 2018
- Honors Competition Winners Concert, Longy School of Music of Bard College, Pickman Hall, 2017
- Gala Celebration with Frederica Von Stade, Longy School of Music of Bard College, Sanders Theater, Cambridge MA, 2015
- Bolivar Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner Concert, Pierre Daguet Hall in Cartagena - Colombia, 2014
- “Dialogue Between Two Cultures”, University of Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Modlin Center for the Arts, 2014
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clarinet Instructor
Dana Hall School of Music
01.2022 - 01.2022
Teaching Assistant in Clarinet and Music Theory
West Virginia University
01.2020 - 01.2021
Second Clarinet
Ohio Valley Symphony Orchestra
11.2019 - 12.2019
Teaching Assistant in Clarinet and Music Theory
Ohio University
01.2018 - 01.2020
Principal Clarinet
New Philharmonia Orchestra
01.2015 - 01.2016
Professor of Clarinet
University of Fine Arts and Science in Cartagena
01.2013 - 01.2013
Principal Clarinet and Head of Woodwinds
Cartagena Philharmonic
01.2012 - 01.2012
Assistant Conductor
Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
01.2011 - 01.2012
Principal Clarinet
Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
01.2008 - 01.2014
Master of Music - Clarinet Performance
Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts - Clarinet Performance
Longy School of Music of Bard College
Master of Arts - Educational Studies
Tufts University
Ph.D. - Education
University of Massachusetts, Lowell