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I am a musician who studied percussion, plays piano and sings. I am also a composer and have recently dedicated myself to this area of my musical endeavors. I am open to composing music for various needs although my strengths lie in music with a spiritual/faith overtone.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Director of Music at Rice University Catholic Center
January 1, 2025 - PresentDirector of choirs and instrumentalists; selection, arranging, and coordinating music for worship services
Freelance Musician/Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - PresentFinishing catalogue of hymns and psalms composed for worship services; composing musical works; commissions; working with music distributors to reach streaming platforms; engraving music; recruiting and leading vocal and instrumental talent for recording; recording, mastering, mixing music; accompanying and cantoring for liturgies
Director of Music and Liturgy at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Houston, Texas
December 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025Music selection for parish, planning and direction of musical groups from 50-member choirs to 3-person ensembles, composing/arranging/editing for choirs and instrumentalists; cantoring; liturgy evaluation; youth education; themed concerts; parish events; worship program layout; volunteer management and training; collaboration with pastoral staff
Education Assistant at Canton Symphony Orchestra, Canton, Ohio
December 31, 1999 - September 26, 2025Directed Canton Symphony Steel Drum Band; developed education curriculum; summer outreach; coordinated educational activities in schools and community venues
Freelance Musician at Various (OH, PA, IN, WV)
January 1, 1999 - September 26, 2025Principal percussionist roles with multiple ensembles including Cleveland Chamber Symphony; Akron Symphony Orchestra; Ohio Ballet Chamber Orchestra; pit musician for summer stock; organized community concerts and rehearsal/concert preparation
Religions Community Member at Abbreviated: Albuquerque, Cleveland, New York communities
January 1, 2003 - September 26, 2025Work with child refugees from Somalia; service at Malachi House for the terminally ill; service at homeless shelters
ESL Instructor at Self-Directed / ESL Programs
January 1, 2004 - PresentESL instruction (2004-present)
Board Member / Volunteer at Braes Interfaith Ministries
January 1, 2003 - PresentOverseeing finances and operations of the food pantry and resale shop; coordinating board meetings; special anniversary events
Director of Music at Rice University Catholic Center
January 1, 2025 - PresentDirects choirs and instrumentalists, selects and arranges music for worship services, and coordinates music programs for liturgy and special events. Recruits and develops volunteer musicians, oversees rehearsal schedules, and collaborates with clergy and staff to ensure cohesive liturgical music.
Freelance Musician/Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloping a catalog of hymns and psalms for worship, composing across styles for personal projects and commissions, and engaging with music distributors to place works on streaming platforms. Responsibilities include engraving, recording, mastering, mixing, and leading vocal/instrumental ensembles for recording projects.
Director of Music and Liturgy at Corpus Christi Catholic Church
January 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Managed music selection for liturgies and seasons, directed multiple musical ensembles ranging from large choirs to small instrumental groups, and composed/edited music for choirs and instrumentalists. Cantored, played piano/organ, evaluated liturgies, and taught youth; planned themed concerts and parish events; oversaw worship program materials and volunteer coordination.
Board Member and Volunteer at Braes Interfaith Ministries
January 1, 2003 - PresentServed on the board since 2003 with a presidency in 2009, overseeing finances/operations of the food pantry and resale shop; organized board meetings, orientations, and anniversary celebration activities; supported community outreach and interfaith collaboration.
Education Assistant at Canton Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 1999 - September 26, 2025Directed the Canton Symphony Steel Drum Band; selected music appropriate to skill levels, coordinated transportation, and contributed to curriculum development for education programs in public schools and community venues; helped plan summer outreach and music camps.
Freelance Musician at Various (Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, West Virginia)
January 1, 1999 - September 26, 2025Principal percussionist with several ensembles, including the Cleveland Chamber Symphony; performed as section principal in multiple orchestras and worked on a wide range of performance projects including community concerts and music education activities.
Religious Community Member at Various locations (Albuquerque, Cleveland, New York, NY)
January 1, 2003 - September 26, 2025Participated in community service activities, including work with child refugees, service at Malachi House, and volunteering with homeless shelters.
Education
Master of Music in percussion performance at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Bachelor of Music in percussion performance (summa cum laude) at The University of Akron
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Advanced Spanish at Rice University Foreign Language Program
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012Course work in immigration advocacy at Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005Spanish language studies at Solexico Spanish Immersion School, Mexico
June 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003Master of Music in percussion performance at The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Bachelor of Music in percussion performance (summa cum laude) at The University of Akron
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Advanced Spanish at Rice University Foreign Language Program
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012Course work in immigration advocacy at Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005Spanish language studies at Solexico Spanish Immersion School, Mexico
June 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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