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I’m Cristina Basilio Hazas, a creative, flexible and disciplined musician and educator based in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. I specialize in composition, piano performance, and choral conducting, and I thrive under pressure, always keeping everything I do organized.
I recently graduated with Honors in Music (Composition), have won the Ramos Navideñas 2023 canto competition as arranger and conductor for high school students, and I have experience directing and teaching at Instituto Francisco Xavier Alegre Secondary and High School.
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Language
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Arranger at Paraxute Music & Piano School
August 9, 2025 - December 19, 2025Arranger of several classical four-hand works for string orchestra in a piano double concert format. Hired for their student's year-end concert.
Co-founder at Celeste Ensamble
June 30, 2024 - PresentArranger, singer and live pianist for social and religious ceremonies
Music Educator & Choir Conductor at Instituto Francisco Xavier Alegre (Secundaria y Preparatoria)
January 1, 2016 - PresentWrote arrangements for different instruments and polyphonic choir; led rehearsals and concert practices.
Private Orchestration Tutor at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - PresentProvided private orchestration lessons for soloists and ensembles.
Co-founder, Arranger & Pianist at Celeste Ensemble
January 1, 2024 - PresentCo-founded Celeste Ensemble; arranged repertoire and performed as pianist for social events.
Music Composer at Vancouver Film School (Video Game project Spray N Pray)
January 1, 2024 - PresentComposed music for the video game Spray N Pray developed at Vancouver Film School.
Overture Composer/Co-Director/Producer/Manager at Interdisciplinary concert project (Final Work of the 'Creation and Management' courses)
January 1, 2019 - PresentCo-directed, produced, managed and composed for a brass quintet piece as the final work of project courses.
Guest Composer at Second Interdisciplinary Electronic Music & Contemporary Dance Festival
January 1, 2017 - PresentGuest composer with 'Terremotos del 17' for the festival.
Education
Bachelor of Music at Universidad Veracruzana
August 1, 2017 - January 27, 2022Composition Concentration
Music Major (Honors) in Composition at Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026Qualifications
Composing and Orchestrating for Film and TV
September 1, 2025 - December 18, 2026Profesional Certificate at Berklee Online
Berkeley Online Certificate in Composing and Orchestrating for Film & Television
January 1, 2025 - May 12, 2026Gary Burton Scholarship
January 1, 2026 - May 12, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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