Roque Orozco
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Experienced with conducting and musical instruction, providing clear direction and fostering cohesive band environment. Utilizes strong organizational and leadership skills to manage rehearsals and performances. Track record of inspiring students and achieving outstanding musical results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Bands
Don Haskins PK-8th School
07.2022 - Current
- Direct and teach wind ensembles, beginning bands, and jazz bands
- Assist coordinating events wind band, jazz band, solo & ensemble, and all region
- Assist with the high school program at Coronado HS
- Write differentiated curriculum in Spanish for ELL students
- Planned concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Selected and arranged music for 25 holiday performances and special events.
- Established strong relationships with local professional musicians and organizations for guest artist collaborations and educational opportunities.
- Actively sought participated professional development opportunities keep abreast current trends best practices music education.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to integrate interdisciplinary arts education into the curriculum.
- Utilized multimedia platforms effectively communicate upcoming events announcements families stakeholders.
- Implemented innovative pedagogical methods to enhance musicianship skills among students of various levels of experience.
- Increased student participation in the band program through targeted recruiting efforts and community outreach initiatives.
- Designed engaging concert programs that showcased diverse repertoire and highlighted ensemble strengths.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication between students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities for department resources, ensuring effective allocation of funds for equipment, music, and events.
- Facilitated sectional rehearsals focusing on technical precision while also encouraging creative expression within the ensemble context.
Assistant Director of Bands
Del Valle High School
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Direct and teach marching band, jazz bands, and wind ensembles at the high school level
- Arrange music for wind ensemble, marching band, and jazz band
- Assist coordinating events wind band, jazz band, solo & ensemble, and all region
- Assist with the middle school program at Del Valle Middle School
- Traveled with band to 5 shows and planned transportation and lodging for 120 musicians.
- Selected and arranged music for 8 holiday performances and special events.
- Contributed to successful recruitment efforts by attending local middle school concerts and providing demonstrations of high school band activities.
- Expanded the marching band''s visual impact by collaborating with designers on show concepts and drill execution.
- Improved fundraising efforts through community outreach initiatives, securing resources for instrument upgrades and travel opportunities.
- Assisted in audition preparation workshops for prospective music majors, enhancing their chances of acceptance into competitive programs.
- Strengthened sectional rehearsals by developing tailored warm-up exercises to address specific technical challenges faced by each ensemble group.
Assistant Director of Bands
Camino Real Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Direct and teach jazz bands and wind ensembles at the middle school level
- Arrange music for wind ensemble and beginning band
- Assist coordinating events wind band, jazz band, solo & ensemble, and all region
- Assist with marching band program at Del Valle High School
- Planned 4 concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Strengthened sectional rehearsals by developing tailored warm-up exercises to address specific technical challenges faced by each ensemble group.
- Ensured consistent musical excellence across all ensembles by collaborating with colleagues to develop and implement uniform performance standards and evaluation criteria.
- Implemented efficient inventory systems for sheet music library management, optimizing accessibility for both staff members and students alike.
- Mentored student leaders within the band program, cultivating strong teamwork skills and promoting effective organizational practices.
- Increased student retention within the band program by fostering a positive learning environment and offering individualized instruction.
Education
Master of Music - Performance/Instrumental Conducting
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2021
Bachelor of Music Education - Music
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12-2013
Skills
- Rehearsal planning
- Ensemble management
- Sight-reading mastery
- Instrumental expertise
- Recruitment strategies
- Arranging skills
- Score analysis
- Interpretive insight
- Conducting techniques
- Music theory proficiency
- Student mentorship
- Artistic collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Bands
Don Haskins PK-8th School
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Bands
Del Valle High School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Assistant Director of Bands
Camino Real Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2018
Master of Music - Performance/Instrumental Conducting
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Music Education - Music
The University of Texas At El Paso