Lluvia Castillo
Denton,TX
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent musical abilities with private lessons/group instruction, ability to cater instruction to a students educational needs based on their level of understanding, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guardians Drum and Bugle Corps
DCI- Open Class
San Antonio, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Contracted as a member of the Guardians DBC Drumline on Bass 1 for the upcoming 2024 DCI Season
Rhythmic Force 2021
World Class Independent
Austin, TX
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Contracted on Bass 1 for the 2021 season
- Organized and rehearsed with other musicians to coordinate live performances.
- Experienced in the fundamentals of bass drumming and marching percussion.
TMEA All-State Percussionist (2023)
Glenn High School
Leander, Texas
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Maintained skill in diverse percussion pieces and instruments.
- Practiced contemporary and standard pieces to be fully proficient for concerts.
- Performed with Region 32 as well as the 5A All-State classical percussion ensemble.
Scholastic A TCGC Champion
Glenn HS Indoor Drumline
Leander, Texas
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Served as the Drumline Captain for the 2023 Indoor Season (Snare Drum)
- Demonstrated leadership through process improvement and training support.
- Mentored younger musicians within the program regarding musicality, technique and style.
Student Assistant (Percussion)
Danielson Middle School
Leander, TX
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Tailored lesson plans to meet the specific needs and objectives of each student.
- Guided students in the areas of music reading, technique practice, and group performance.
- Provided constructive feedback on performances and encouraged improvement.
- Assessed student performance in order to develop effective strategies for improvement.
- Gave feedback on technique, style, tone, interpretation, phrasing, dynamics, articulation.
- Conducted individual lessons to teach proper technique and musical expression.
Private Lesson Instructor (Drumset/Percussion)
Self Employed Services
Leander, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Provided feedback on student performance and progress in private lessons.
- Tracked individual student's progress in skill development during lessons.
- Collaborated with parents to ensure successful implementation of lesson plans at home.
- Customized instructional approaches according to individual student needs.
- Encouraged positive attitude towards music making by motivating students with constructive criticism.
- Established lasting connections with both students and parents.
- Adapted teaching methods to cater to varying student abilities and learning styles.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tom Glenn High School (LISD)
Leander, TX05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Music Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Undergraduate Instruction
- Instructed on technique
- Audition preparation
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Extensive performance background
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Group Instruction
- Individual Instruction
- Professionalism
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- TMEA 5A All-State Percussionist
- John Philip Sousa Award Winner (2023)
- Scholastic- A Indoor Drumline Champion (TX)
Certification
- Studying at the University of North Texas
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Guardians Drum and Bugle Corps
DCI- Open Class
04.2024 - Current
Private Lesson Instructor (Drumset/Percussion)
Self Employed Services
05.2023 - Current
TMEA All-State Percussionist (2023)
Glenn High School
01.2023 - 02.2023
Scholastic A TCGC Champion
Glenn HS Indoor Drumline
01.2023 - 04.2023
Student Assistant (Percussion)
Danielson Middle School
04.2021 - 04.2022
Rhythmic Force 2021
World Class Independent
10.2020 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Tom Glenn High School (LISD)
Some College (No Degree) - Music Education
University of North Texas