About Kareem K.
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Performing Artist
Aug, 2016 - PresentD'Addario Woodwinds
I give performances and teach workshops on behalf of D'Addario woodwinds.
Director
Aug, 2015 - PresentThe Tacoma Jazz Association
My duties as director include booking and promoting local and national artists for performing and educational workshops. I also teach the weekly jazz workshops with students of all ages and abilities.
Jazz Ensemble Director
Jan, 2012 - PresentTed Brown Music
I lead the jazz ensemble for Ted Brown Music's " Live It Out Loud " program. The class focuses on jazz improvising and ensemble playing.
Jazz Ensemble Director
Sep, 2003 - Apr, 2014Pierce College
I directed the Pierce College jazz big band which involved leading rehearsals, taking the group on tour, planning performances, booking guest artists to perform with the group, purchasing sheet music, allotting scholarships, and recruiting and ausitioning new members.
Artist in Residence
Jan, 2002 - PresentTacoma School of the Arts
My work at TSOTA involves teaching the jazz improvisation class. We study jazz improvising concepts and apply them to performing in a small group setting.
Private Music Instructor
Jan, 1996 - PresentSelf Employed
I've been teaching private music lessons since 1996. Lessons involve teaching students technique, sight reading, music theory, improvisation, and composition.
Education
Associates Degree in Arts and Science
Sep, 1998 - Jun, 2000Olympic College
Bachelors Degree in Music
Sep, 2000 - Jun, 2002Cornish College of the Arts
Awards
Full Scholarship
Sep, 1998Olympic College
Full Scholarship
Sep, 2000Cornish College of the Arts
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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