Timothy Topoly
New York,NY
Summary
Freelance musician in NYC seeking to move and find consistent work. 4+ years of teaching experience. Roman Catholic and attended private school for many years.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehearsal Pianist for Edwin Drood
University of Mount Union
09.2024 - Current
- Upcoming pianist for the University of Mount Unions production: The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
- This production will require me to assist in helping performers develop their musicianship.
- Rehearsals begin Oct. 15th until production ends Nov. 17th.
Steel Pannist
Pan in Motion With Kendall Williams
07.2023 - Current
- Lead and instructed the section of Double Second players in preparation for the large panorama competition in Brooklyn, NY.
- 100 players in the band, countless more within the community.
- Peoples choice winner for three years in a row, most recent with 10,000 votes.
Instructor
Further Music School
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Instructed drum set and piano to various students of diverse backgrounds, ages, and skill level.
- Created lesson plans pertaining to each individual student.
- Provided historical context and music theory for students to understand the material.
- Taught technique, foundation, and rudiment's for its relevance to execute pieces.
- Developed student to teacher relationships through active listening.
- Preparing students for performance and evaluating them based on their development.
Piano Accompanist, Music Instructor, Composer/Arranger
University Affiliated
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Accompanying for university affiliated recitals.
- Instructing beginner-intermediate level in percussion and piano.
- Instructed percussion & piano students beginner- advanced outside university affiliations.
- Percussionist for operas, and musicals at university performances
- Hired to accompany a student at Manhattan School of Music.
- Arranged and Composed for University Steel Bands.
Principal Percussionist
Asian Cultural Symphony of the U.S.A
02.2023 - Current
- On call principal percussionist to perform and oversee all responsibilities for the section.
- Briefly teaching the historical purposes for decisions of technique depending on what piece is being performed.
Drummer
New York University Pop/Rock Ensemble
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Drummer for the DownBeat Award-winning NYU Pop/Rock Ensemble.
- Performance of Pop/Rock style containing elements of musical theater.
Drummer & Transcriber
Big Iron Echoes
09.2023 - Current
- Performances at Carrol Place, The Lost & Found, The Sackett, Rockwood, LIC Bar, Triad Theater, Silvana, including off Broadway around NYC.
Cajon- Hand Drummer
Ben Reggio and Company
03.2024 - Current
- Performing weddings & smaller-medium sized venues.
Drummer & Percussionist
KLD WAVE- "All Verses Lead To" Tour
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Grassy Knoll, Berlin Under A, First Live, The Delancey, Funkadelic Studios, Pianos, NUBLU, + more.
- KLD WAVE is the Artist, the "tour" was around NYC by the name of "All Verses Lead To."
Pit Percussionist
Mount Union Players
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Performing a variety shows including Songs for a New World, and Pippin.
Drummer
Michael Quinn & Josh (Social Media Figures)
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Performing blues and rock for small bars in NYC for Michael Quinn.
Education
Master of Arts - Percussion
New York University
New York, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Music (Performance) - Percussion, Piano, Composition
Mount Union
Alliance, OH05.2022
Skills
- Percussion, Piano, Composing, Arranging, and Transcribing
- Theory, Musicianship, History
- Pedagogy
- Strong Sight Reader
- Soca/Calypso, Latin, Pop/Rock, Western Classical, Musical Theater
- Finale Software
- Canvas software for 8 years (High school-College)
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Keys to Artistry Studio
- Caribbean Community in Brooklyn, NY
- The Bohemians: New Yorks Musicians' Club
- Bluefield Piano Retreat
Interests
- Studying Trinidad and Tobago's culture
- Music Theory & History
- Composing, Arranging, and Transcribing
- Musical Theater, Chamber Music, Western Classical Music, African Diaspora, Foley Artistry
- Roman Catholicism
Timeline
Rehearsal Pianist for Edwin Drood
University of Mount Union
09.2024 - Current
Cajon- Hand Drummer
Ben Reggio and Company
03.2024 - Current
Drummer
New York University Pop/Rock Ensemble
09.2023 - 05.2024
Drummer & Transcriber
Big Iron Echoes
09.2023 - Current
Steel Pannist
Pan in Motion With Kendall Williams
07.2023 - Current
Drummer & Percussionist
KLD WAVE- "All Verses Lead To" Tour
03.2023 - 07.2024
Principal Percussionist
Asian Cultural Symphony of the U.S.A
02.2023 - Current
Instructor
Further Music School
11.2022 - 01.2024
Drummer
Michael Quinn & Josh (Social Media Figures)
11.2022 - 08.2023
Pit Percussionist
Mount Union Players
01.2020 - 05.2022
Piano Accompanist, Music Instructor, Composer/Arranger
University Affiliated
01.2020 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Percussion
New York University
Bachelor of Music (Performance) - Percussion, Piano, Composition
Mount Union
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