I am Marco Albala, a musicologist and music teacher with a background in musical and cultural journalism, specializing in musical theater, Spanish musical theater history and flamenco. I enjoy exploring how music and culture intersect and I strive to communicate ideas clearly and engagingly to students and audiences alike. I also have two years of experience playing Renaissance and Baroque instruments (alto shawm, bass recorder and bass crumhorn) and I sing baritone. I am passionate about research, teaching, and sharing practical knowledge with colleagues and learners to foster curiosity and excellence.

Marco Albaladejo Alajarín

I am Marco Albala, a musicologist and music teacher with a background in musical and cultural journalism, specializing in musical theater, Spanish musical theater history and flamenco. I enjoy exploring how music and culture intersect and I strive to communicate ideas clearly and engagingly to students and audiences alike. I also have two years of experience playing Renaissance and Baroque instruments (alto shawm, bass recorder and bass crumhorn) and I sing baritone. I am passionate about research, teaching, and sharing practical knowledge with colleagues and learners to foster curiosity and excellence.

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I am Marco Albala, a musicologist and music teacher with a background in musical and cultural journalism, specializing in musical theater, Spanish musical theater history and flamenco. I enjoy exploring how music and culture intersect and I strive to communicate ideas clearly and engagingly to students and audiences alike.

I also have two years of experience playing Renaissance and Baroque instruments (alto shawm, bass recorder and bass crumhorn) and I sing baritone. I am passionate about research, teaching, and sharing practical knowledge with colleagues and learners to foster curiosity and excellence.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Limpiador at Residencia de Empleados Banco de España - Cercedilla
September 30, 2021 - July 8, 2025
Mantenimiento de la flora del jardín botánico del complejo vacacional, limpieza del exterior de las instalaciones, limpieza y desinfección de las instalaciones exteriores, con especial énfasis en la piscina.
Auxiliar de Jardinería at Residencia de Empleados Banco de España - Cercedilla
September 30, 2022 - July 8, 2025
Mantenimiento de la flora del jardín botánico del complejo vacacional, limpieza del exterior de las instalaciones, limpieza y desinfección de las instalaciones exteriores.
Corista at Palacio de Deportes de Granada
December 31, 2022 - July 8, 2025
Interpretación musical en calidad de Barítono como parte del coro Nubah en los conciertos de Dellafuente celebrados los días 15, 16 y 17 de diciembre de 2022.
Periodista-crítico musical Freelance at Freelance
August 31, 2023 - July 8, 2025
Ejercicio periodístico de crítica y crónica musical durante el LXII Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas de La Unión.
Instrumentista titular at Compañía Il Gentil Lauro
February 1, 2024 - Present
Instrumentista titular en las especialidades de chirimía, bombarda y oboe romántico en Il Gentil Lauro, compañía residente de la Universidad de Granada especializada en el estudio, investigación, recuperación e interpretación del patrimonio musical español.
Academic Intern (I+D project MULICO 2) at Beniaján High School
January 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Archive administration; Zarzuela and music theater scripts collocation and analysis; telecommuting; communications skills; formal writing and copywriting skills.
Academic Internship (I+D Project MULICO 2) at Beniaján High School
January 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Internship focusing on the MULICO 2 project: 'Correspondencias entre música y literatura en la Edad de Plata'; archive administration; Zarzuela and music theatre scripts collaboration and analysis; telecommuting; communication skills; formal writing and copywriting skills.
Academic Internship at Beniaján High School
January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Internship in I+D+i project MULICO 2: 'Correspondencias entre música y literatura en la Edad de Plata'; archive administration; Zarzuela and music theater scripts collocation and analysis; telecommuting; communications skills; formal writing and copywriting skills
Internship at Universidad de Madrid
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Completed internship with a focus on top performance (top 5 of my promotion); research support for the Master’s program, including preparation of materials for a Master’s thesis: 'Flipped Classroom; rethinking the model'.

Education

Bachillerato de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales at IES Sierra Minera
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Cambridge Advanced English C1 at British Council / Cambridge English
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Music History and Sciences / Musicology at University of Granada
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Specialization in 16th Century Spanish and Hispanic American Music at University of Granada
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Specialization in Music Sources and 19th Century Music Theater at University of Granada
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Master's Degree in Secondary Level Music Teaching at University of Granada
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Master's Degree in Secondary Level Music Teaching at Universidad de Madrid
February 1, 2025 - February 2, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Music History and Sciences/Musicology at University of Granada
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Music History and Sciences / Musicology at University of Granada
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Cambridge Advanced English C1
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Cambridge Advanced English C1
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Master's Degree in Secondary Level Music Teaching
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Master's Degree in Music Patrimony / Musicology
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Cambridge Advanced English C1
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Professional Services, Other