Tony Rinaldi
Bakersfield,California
Summary
Hardworking accompanist with adept understanding of musical composition, and over 10 years of experience accompanying and teaching piano. Adept at pinpointing musical issues and producing curriculum to creatively and constructively address them. Successful at comprehensive instruction of musical techniques. Deep understanding of jazz styles, harmony, and instruction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accompanist
Kern High School District
08.2019 - Current
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Coached soloists and ensembles for specific parts.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
Accompanist/Group Leader
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
12.2014 - Current
- Program, rehearse, and present music with a diverse group of students at all ability levels at weekend masses.
- Provide musical accompaniment for all types of masses and church events.
- Planned effective rehearsals that work on general musical ability in addition to the planned music repertoire.
House Pianist/Board of Directors Member
Bakersfield Jazz Workshop
08.2011 - Current
- Leads organization in setting goals and strategies.
- Contributes to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
- Provides recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans.
- Provides musical accompaniment in all jazz styles to workshop participants.
- Creates lesson plans for and leads beginning jazz improv class.
- Directs rhythm section musicians in accompanying vocalists.
Accompanist
McFarland Unified School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Lead rehearsals by demonstrating specific song parts.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Observed choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.
- Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Music
California State University - Bakersfield
04.2019
Skills
- Strong Improvising Ability
- Studio Recordings
- Group Accompanying
- Performing with Choirs
- Musical Composition
- Live Performances
- Voice Instruction
- Music Instruction
- Sight-Reading Music
- Sight-Singing
- Musical Theory
- Comprehensive Knowledge of Harmony
Timeline
Accompanist
Kern High School District
08.2019 - Current
Accompanist
McFarland Unified School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
Accompanist/Group Leader
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
12.2014 - Current
House Pianist/Board of Directors Member
Bakersfield Jazz Workshop
08.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - General Music
California State University - Bakersfield
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