Lee R Tallier III
Seguin,TX
Summary
Dedicated performance leader adept at choosing and arranging music for regular use, as well as holiday programs and special event selections. Well-versed in helping performers improve sound and skills through hands-on mentoring. Special focus in orchestral studies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orchestra Director
Paredes Middle School, Austin ISD
09.2023 - Current
- Teach multiple sections of orchestra and guitar
- Collaborated with the band to present the first full orchestra for performance at UIL.
- Multiple performances throughout Austin including the Capitol, the Austin Trail of Lights, and other venues as requested.
- Students regularly participated in All-City Orchestra, All-City Guitar, and AISD Stringfest.
- Collaborated with Akins HS for multiple performances including annual "Transitions" concert where all groups perform together.
- Selected and arranged music for multiple performances and special events, including development of multilevel works.
Orchestra Director
CD Fulkes MS, Round Rock ISD
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Entered mid-year and instructed 2 sections of beginner orchestra, 1 intermediate, 1 advanced, and collaborated with band program to present full orchestra.
Orchestra Director
Del Rio High School/Del Rio Middle School, SFDR-CISD
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Instructed students at all three secondary schools (6-12) in heterogeneous orchestra classes.
- Prepared students for UIL competition at both the Middle School and High School level.
- Assisted students in preparing for TMEA region and all-state auditions with multiple successes, and UIL Solo & Ensemble with several advancing to state competition.
- Additionally, taught 4 sections of Music History (20-21).
- Developed budgets for each program and expanded what was available to students.
- Increased enrollment in orchestra program, performed at state capitol, Austin Trail of Lights, and other venues to increase exposure.
- Planned and executed various trips for the groups as well as cataloging and expanding the music and instrumental libraries.
- Developed and programmed concert material based on educational objectives and student interests.
- Collaborated with choir program to perform selections from the 'Messiah' and with band to implement full orchestra.
Consultant
Bastrop High School, Bastrop ISD
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted brass sectionals with focus on sound production and assisted with full band when needed.
- Worked with individual students to develop independent performance and practice skills.
- Assisted in marching rehearsals resulting in advancement to Area Marching Finals.
- Coached solos and small ensembles to superior ratings at UIL and advancement to state competition.
- Band earned UIL sweepstakes for the first time in 16 years.
- Assisted at both Middle and High School level.
- Served on Adjudication panels at Region, Area, and State levels.
Financial Analyst, Planner
Various Finance Positions
06.2003 - 10.2016
- This was a career redirection into banking, finance, and investing.
- Work included art gallery management, personal financial planning, budgeting, and financial planning and analysis at the corporate level including revenue and multi-year cost projections for budgets ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
Orchestra Director
Madison High School, NEISD
08.2001 - 06.2002
- Conducted two string orchestras and taught 3 music history courses.
- Worked with individual students to develop independent performance and practice skills.
- Conducted two string and one full orchestra at UIL.
- Coached solos and small ensembles to superior ratings at UIL and advancement to state competition.
- Developed budgets for the program, including music and instrument purchasing.
- Coordinated annual trip for students including performance at the Meyerson concert hall in Dallas.
Performing Artist
Mid-Texas Symphony
09.1993 - 05.2001
- Served as second trombone in regional professional orchestra.
- Prepared and performed both standard orchestral literature as well as new works.
- Performed in annual Pops and children's concerts.
Choir Director
Seguin High School, Seguin ISD
12.1996 - 06.1997
- Taught both mixed and treble choir.
- Prepared students for concert & Sight reading contest as well as solo & ensemble contest.
- Developed annual budget and purchased additional music and uniforms for the students.
- Choir was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in 1997 based on peer recommendation.
Education
Master of Music - Orchestra Conducting
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX08.2035
Certificate - Orchestra Conducting
The Conducting Institute
Fort Walton Beach, FL07.2020
Master of Business Administration - Graduate Certificate in Finance
Colorado State University
Boulder, CO05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Germanic Studies
Texas Lutheran University
Guin, AL12.1994
Skills
- Marketing initiatives
- Audition coordination
- Rehearsal management
- Music interpretation
- Education programming
- Budget management
- Collaborative skills
- Music arrangements
- Conducting
- Rehearsal coordination
Accomplishments
Winner of CodaBows across America grant.
Development of Full Orchestra programs at multiple levels
Performances at Texas State Capitol 2018, 2023, 2024
Featured performances at Austin Trail of Lights 2018, 2024
Texas All State seating panel
Honors And Awards
- Showcase Performance at TMEA 2015, 2018
- UIL sweepstakes with Bastrop HS 2018
- Multiple students performing at TSSEC 2002, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Multiple students at TMEA region and area 2002, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Performances at Texas State Capitol, Austin Trail of Lights, and other venues.
- Invitation to perform in Carnegie Hall
- Texas All State musician 1992
Certification
- TBEC EC-12 music certification
Timeline
Orchestra Director
Paredes Middle School, Austin ISD
09.2023 - Current
Orchestra Director
CD Fulkes MS, Round Rock ISD
03.2023 - 09.2023
Orchestra Director
Del Rio High School/Del Rio Middle School, SFDR-CISD
08.2018 - 06.2022
Consultant
Bastrop High School, Bastrop ISD
09.2017 - 08.2018
Financial Analyst, Planner
Various Finance Positions
06.2003 - 10.2016
Orchestra Director
Madison High School, NEISD
08.2001 - 06.2002
Choir Director
Seguin High School, Seguin ISD
12.1996 - 06.1997
Performing Artist
Mid-Texas Symphony
09.1993 - 05.2001
Master of Music - Orchestra Conducting
The University of Texas At El Paso
Certificate - Orchestra Conducting
The Conducting Institute
Master of Business Administration - Graduate Certificate in Finance
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Texas Lutheran University
Bachelor of Arts - Germanic Studies
Texas Lutheran University
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