About Brian C.
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Private Lessons
Aug, 2014 - PresentSelf
Teach my own studio of 11 students currently of varying ages and skill level ranging from 5 years old to 87 years old. Help them reach their goals as musicians through the teaching of fundamental skills needed to play the cello, tailoring the lesson plans according to every students’ needs and desires as a musician/future leader.
Social Chair
Dec, 2016 - May, 2018Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Organized fraternal events, within the brotherhood, as well as collaborating with various musical groups and organizations on campus. Hosting concerts for the campus and the community, and fun activity events in the aim of bringing the community together through music.
Secretary
Oct, 2015 - May, 2018Fredonia Bass Society
Organized meetings of Board, while keeping minutes to help keep everyone on the same page and informed. Worked together with others to organize the Bass Music Festival every year, and managed workshops to promote creativity in musicians and learning technique for the bass.
Social Media Evaluator
Oct, 2015 - Feb, 2018Appen
Rated statuses/posts made on various social media on what people want to see on their newsfeed for marketing and data analysis. Would help to form algorithms used for social media marketing and collecting information.
Retail Associate
Jun, 2015 - Aug, 2015Burlington Coat Factory
Communicated with customers both in English and Spanish, aiding them in whatever they needed. Organized the sales floor to maximize efficiency, and worked with a sales team to create the best plans for marketing and profits in all areas of the floor.
Cellist
Aug, 2014 - PresentSelf
Perform in many symphonic orchestra concerts for local orchestras such as Orchard Park Symphony, Chautauqua Symphony, Fredonia Symphony Orchestra, and UMass Amherst Symphony Orchestra. Perform in various sized chamber ensembles and recording. Give private solo recitals and perform at nursing homes and hospitals regularly.
Assistant Cello Professor
Jun, 2014 - Aug, 2018USDAN
Worked with students ranging from 4 years old to high schoolers, all in 4 different orchestras, preparing their music with proper bowings/fingerings to facilitate the learning of the music. Ran sectionals working with the students from each orchestra aiding in teaching music and working on technique. Organized, programmed, and rehearsed concerts for each orchestra.
Education
B.M Music Performance-Cello
Aug, 2014 - May, 2018State University at Fredonia
M.M Music Performance-Cello
Aug, 2018University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Awards
USDAN Merit Scholarship
Jun, 2014USDAN
UMass School of Music Merit Scholarship for Master’s
Aug, 2018University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Masterclass with Zuill Bailey
Mar, 2018State University at Fredonia
Masterclass Latitude 49
Feb, 2018State University at Fredonia
Masterclass with Shanghai String Quartet
Oct, 2017State University at Fredonia
Masterclass with James Piorkowski-SUNY Fredonia
Aug, 2017State University at Fredonia
National Music Festival Scholarship
Jun, 2017National Music Festival
King Memorial Scholarship
May, 2016State University at Fredonia
Masterclass with Nicholas Tzavaras-Shanghai Quartet
Oct, 2015State University at Fredonia
Masterclass with Guy Fishman-New England Conservatory
Jan, 2015State University at Fredonia
Masterclass with Scott Kluksdahl-University of South Florida
Oct, 2014State University at Fredonia
Affiliations
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America
Dec, 2016Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men "who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America."
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Spanish
Native Proficiency
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