Law Watford
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly motivated musician with an extensive background in performance, music theory and music composition. More than five years as a soloist and in a variety of ensembles, including the Juilliard Music Advancement Program for 5 years. Ample training in Classical and Jazz music.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
New York Philharmonic
01.2024 - Current
- Provided music instruction to elementary school students in the area percussion.
- Assisted Manager of Teaching & Learning on weekends and after school.
Musician; Student
LaGuardia High School Of Music And Performing Art
09.2021 - Current
- Played a variety of music with a broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility for multiple school and community events.
Musician; Student
ISO, Symphonic Band
08.2021 - Current
- Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
- Fulfilled roles in orchestras and chamber ensembles, collaborating well with fellow musicians.
Church Musician
Greater Restoration Baptist Church
01.2020 - Current
- Band member playing percussion
Musician; Student
The Juilliard School, Music Advancement Program
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Wrote and arranged two classical duets for composition classes that were preformed by professional musicians.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated leadership skills as the 1st chair saxophonist.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
New York, NY06.2025
Music Advancement Program
The Juilliard School
New York, NY05.2023
Skills
- Alto Saxophone Proficiency
- Soprano Saxophone Proficiency
- Bassoon Proficiency
- Specialty in Classical and Jazz music
- Broad range of musical styles
- Strong attention to detail
- Special events performances
- Extensive knowledge in music theory
- Talented Accompanist
- Improvising
Accomplishments
- Principle Alto Saxophone with the ISO Symphonic Band, 2023-current.
- Principle Alto Saxophone with the MAP Wind Ensemble, 2021-2023.
Teachers
Rocco Carbone, 2021-current
Dr. Lukas Gabric, 2018-2023
Alexander Liebermann, 2021-2023
Willie Morris, 2021-2023
Timeline
Volunteer
New York Philharmonic
01.2024 - Current
Musician; Student
LaGuardia High School Of Music And Performing Art
09.2021 - Current
Musician; Student
ISO, Symphonic Band
08.2021 - Current
Church Musician
Greater Restoration Baptist Church
01.2020 - Current
Musician; Student
The Juilliard School, Music Advancement Program
08.2018 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
Music Advancement Program
The Juilliard School
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