Miguel Aguiar
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Resourceful Band Director with extensive knowledge of Band repertoire, jazz band repertoire and managing up to 120 musicians of all levels for a performance. Successful at creating detailed lesson plans and fundraising. Committed to individual student progress and big-picture growth of musical departments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Band Director
SBCISD
San Benito , TX
08.2016 - Current
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Planned 15 concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Maintained studio of 25 Saxophone instrument students in preparation for concert competitions and to secure prominent band roles.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
Music Teacher
AISD
Austin , TX
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 80 students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Organized shows and recitals and booking musicians for classroom demonstrations.
- Consulted with parents and guardians to convene on student performance, conduct and educational prioritization.
- Coached students to play various songs and jingles on piano, guitar, violin and bongo.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
Assistant Band Director
Laredo ISD
Laredo, TX
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Planned 8 concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Maintained studio of 25 saxophone, clarinet, and flute instrument students in preparation for concert competitions and to secure prominent orchestra roles.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Performance- Jazz Studies
Texas State University
San Marcos05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX12.2011
Skills
- Instrument maintenance proficiency
- Woodwind knowledge
- Music editing
- Arranging music
- Studio recording experience
- Harmony knowledge
Accomplishments
-Assisted with marching band instruction to achieve a Division 1 UIL rating in marching band 2016-2021
-Received UIL Sweepstakes award with Non-Varsity and Sub-non Varsity bands 2016-2021 (SBHS), 2012-2013 (MHS)
-Took Jazz bands to various contests and achieved superior ratings and podium awards 2016-2021
-Coached students for UIL Solo & Ensemble contests and achieved multiple 1st division ratings. 2016-2021 (SBHS) 2012-2013 (MHS)
-Coached students for UIL State Solo & Ensemble and achieved multiple 1st division ratings
-Coached students for TMEA All-State band auditions and had multiple students place in Area and had various students place in the All-State bands.
Affiliations
Jazz Educators Network Member
Texas Jazz Educators Association Member
Texas Music Educators Association Member
Texas Band Masters Association Member
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Member
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Band Director
SBCISD
08.2016 - Current
Music Teacher
AISD
07.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Band Director
Laredo ISD
07.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - Music Performance- Jazz Studies
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Texas A&M University - Kingsville