About Altin S.
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Jazz Studies Graduate Assistant
Aug, 2017 - PresentMichigan State University
Graduate Assistant in the Jazz Department for the Jazz Trombone Studio. Supervised by Jazz Studies Director, Rodney Whitaker and professor, Michael Dease.
Low Brass Instructor & Clinician
Aug, 2015 - May, 2016Taylor Middle School
low brass clinics, low brass lessons, and beginner lessons for 6ht graders.
Low Brass/ Jazz Instructor
Aug, 2014 - Aug, 2015Stony Point High School
Low Brass and Jazz Instructor at Stony Point High School in Round Rock, TX.
Low Brass Instructor & Guest Clinician
Aug, 2014 - May, 2015Covington Fine Arts Academy
Low Brass instructor for 6th through 8th grade trombones & euphoniums.
Education
Bachelors of Music, Music Performance
Aug, 2014 - May, 2017University of Texas at Austin
Masters of Music, Jazz Studies
Aug, 2017Michigan State University
Awards
Eagle Scout Award
Dec, 2011Boy Scouts of America
Downbeat Student Music award
Apr, 2017Downbeat
University of Texas at Austin undergraduate travel award
Apr, 2017University of Texas at Austin
Austin Music Awards Top 10 Horn Players
Mar, 2017The Austin Chronicle, Austin Music Awards
American Trombone Workshop Division 2 second place winner
Mar, 2017American Trombone Workshop/ US Army
Yamaha Young Performing Artist
Feb, 2017Yamaha Music USA
Carl Fontana Jazz Solo Competition Finalist
Feb, 2017International Trombone Association
Michael Rath Jazz Solo competition 2nd place winner
Feb, 20172017 Texas State Trombone Symposium
University of Texas at Austin undergraduate travel award
Jun, 2016University of Texas at Austin
Rich Matteson Jazz Euphonium Competition Finalist
Jun, 2016International Tuba-Euphonium Association
Eleanor Stribling Excellence in Jazz Studies undergraduate award
Apr, 2016University of Texas at Austin Jazz Studies Department
University of Texas at Austin undergraduate travel award
Mar, 2016University of Texas at Austin
American Trombone Workshop Division 1 winner
Mar, 2016American Trombone Workshop/ US Army
Michael Rath Jazz Solo competition 2nd place winner
Feb, 2016Texas State Trombone Symposium
Affiliations
Boy Scouts of America
Jan, 2005The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
BMI
Oct, 2016Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.
International Tuba and Euphonium Association
Dec, 2015Officially founded in 1973 as the Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association, the International Tuba Euphonium Association is dedicated to promoting and advancing the tuba and euphonium instruments. The organization comprises performers, educators, students, and amateurs of all backgrounds. As a non-profit organization, it is supported by membership dues and donations.
International Trombone Association
Aug, 2012The general purposes of the International Trombone Association shall be: To promote communications among trombonists around the world, to improve the artistic level of performance, teaching, and literature associated with the trombone family and to function as a clearing house for trombone-related ideas and information
Texas Music Educators Association
Aug, 2012Begun in 1920 as the Texas Band Teachers Association, the Texas Music Educators Association is an organization of over 10,000 school music educators dedicated to promoting excellence in music education. TMEA is comprised of five divisions: Band, Orchestra, Vocal, Elementary and College. On behalf of its members and Texas schoolchildren, TMEA carefully monitors the actions of all state decision-making bodies on issues affecting fine arts instruction in Texas. In addition to many member benefits, TMEA offers professional development opportunities for its members with Region workshops and especially with its annual Clinic/Convention. TMEA supports the future of music education by offering scholarships to music education majors and by sponsoring the Texas Future Music Educators, an organization through which high school students interested in careers in music education learn more about what to expect in their college education and future careers.
Drum Corps International
Nov, 2011Drum Corps International is a cooperative association of its member and participating organizations: We seek to promote and inspire unparalleled excellence in music and performing arts throughout the world.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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