Zachry Tyler Neri Taburaza
Saxophonist, Composer
Union City,CA
Summary
Zach Taburaza is a saxophonist native to the San Fransisco Bay Area. He earned his Bachelors in Music Performance and Music Composition at California State University, Long Beach. While studying there, he performed in the University Saxophone Quartet, the saxophone ensemble, the Bob Cole Conservatory Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra, the New Music Ensemble, and many other smaller student groups. In terms of composition, Taburaza takes inspiration from pop and video game music, which results in an accessible sound. His compositions have been played by many student performers at the Bob Cole Conservatory. He is currently pursuing a MM in Saxophone Performance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Taburaza has studied under James Barrera and now studies under Dr. Shawna Pennock.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Scorer
CSULB Animation/Music Composition
Long Beach, CA
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Consulted with student directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
Soprano Saxophonist
University Saxophone Quartet, CSULB
Long Beach, CA
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Performed at North American Saxophone Alliance Region 2 Conference, 2019.
- Organized rehearsals and worked with professor to decide on music.
Dining Associate
Beachside Dining Hall at CSULB
Long Beach, CA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or items used often by kitchen staff.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Effectively scrubbed and scoured pots and pans to remove burnt-on food.
- Kept all dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
Saxophonist, Clarinetist
CSULB New Music Ensemble
Long Beach, CA
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed new and experimental work. One performance was alongside shakuhachi player Kojiro Umezaki.
Saxophonist
Bob Cole Conservatory Saxophone Ensemble
Long Beach, CA
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Served many roles
- Helped organize extra rehearsal time.
- Wrote music and conducted for the ensemble.
Saxophonist, Bob Cole Conservatory Wind Symphony
Bob Cole Conservatory Wind Symphony
Long Beach, CA
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Served as 2nd alto saxophonist.
- Gone on tour with band to the United Kingdom.
Orchestral Saxophone
Bob Cole Conservatory Of Music
Long Beach, CA
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Symphonic Dances from West Side Story- Leonard Bernstein. Fall 2017
- Pictures at an Exhibition- Modest Mussorgsky arr. Maurice Ravel. Spring 2018
- An American in Paris- Leonard Bernstein Performed. Fall 2018 as Tenor Saxophonist.
Summer Instructor
Mad Science
Fremont, CA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Taught children science subjects and supervised children.
- First aid training was provided.
- Drove around the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area to serve a diverse amount of communities.
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Sonar Saxophone Quartet
Long Beach, CA
10.2015 - 02.2018
- Performed at the North American Saxophone Alliance Region 2 Conference, 2017.
- Members also performed under a different name at the North American Saxophone Alliance Region 2 Conference, 2019.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Saxophone Performance
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA 08.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Music - Music Composition
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA 08.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Music - Saxophone Perfromance
University Of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV 08.2020 - Current
Skills
Planning and Coordination
undefinedReferences
James Barrera, M.M
Adjunct Professor of Saxophone, CSULB
jdbarrera@gmail.com
(562)822-7584
Jay Mason, B.A
Adjunct Professor of Saxophone, CSULB
saxflyr@cox.com
(714) 357-2991
Matthew Miller, M.M
Composer/Educator
mattmillercomposer@gmail.com
(818)731-6192
Nouman Khawaja
Manager, Beachside Dining Hall, CSULB
(562) 477-2739
Nouman.khawaja@csulb.edu
Timeline
Master of Music - Saxophone Perfromance
University Of Nevada - Las Vegas
08.2020 - Current
Film Scorer
CSULB Animation/Music Composition
11.2019 - 06.2020
Saxophonist, Clarinetist
CSULB New Music Ensemble
08.2019 - 12.2019
Dining Associate
Beachside Dining Hall at CSULB
08.2019 - 03.2020
Soprano Saxophonist
University Saxophone Quartet, CSULB
07.2018 - 05.2020
Summer Instructor
Mad Science
06.2018 - 08.2018
Saxophonist, Bob Cole Conservatory Wind Symphony
Bob Cole Conservatory Wind Symphony
01.2018 - 05.2019
Orchestral Saxophone
Bob Cole Conservatory Of Music
10.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Music - Music Composition
California State University - Long Beach
08.2017 - 12.2019
Saxophonist
Bob Cole Conservatory Saxophone Ensemble
10.2015 - 07.2019
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Sonar Saxophone Quartet
10.2015 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Music - Saxophone Performance
California State University - Long Beach
08.2015 - 12.2019
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