About Nicolas R.
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Orchestra Director / Guitar Instructor
Jan, 2003 - Jun, 2012Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
I was orchestra director and guitar instructor for students in grades 2-8 for ten years. My student orchestra have won several Awards of Excellence in the Music USA competition in Orlando, FL and have consistently received superior ratings from 2005-2012 at the Florida Orchestra Association District evaluations. My orchestra has always had the wonderful pleasure of playing alongside members of the New World Symphony and Miami Symphony for various community performances. My guitar students performed at various community events from shopping malls to local community board meetings. Their presence and performances were always well-received. Lastly, as a wonderful yearly reward for working very hard, I would take my students on our yearly Disney World trip!
Conductor and Strings Instructor
Jan, 2004 - Jun, 2012South Florida Youth Symphony
My duties started as a string instructor for beginning violin and viola students. I taught about 10-15 beginning classes, and by the end of the season, my students were performing pieces for their parents. It was a wonderful sight and many great sounds for all involved! Later, I was promoted to conductor of the Sinfonia which included some of my past students I began teaching. In this string orchestra, I challenged my students to learn the music of Vivaldi, Haydn, Mozart, and many others. We would play holiday concerts, Halloween concerts, and included many soloists in our performances as well. I was able to challenge my students and bring out the best in them.
Education
Bachelor of Music
Aug, 1998 - Dec, 2002University of Miami
Master of Music
Jun, 2006 - Jun, 2008Florida State University
Certifications
Logic Pro 9
Aug, 2012Lynda
Certified Logic Pro 9 user and instructor
Logic Pro X
Feb, 2018Remote Control Productions
Music arranging and synthestration using the latest in samples library technology and scripting.
2016 ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop with Richard Bellis
Aug, 2016American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers
ASCAP offers a one-of-a-kind experience for aspiring composers of film, TV and other visual media. During this month-long, immersive program, 12 participants will get the opportunity to record an original composition with a 64-piece orchestra of LA's finest musicians on a major studio scoring stage, joined by a legendary scoring mixer, music editors, copyists and professional composers acting as mentors. They'll also learn about the business of film music from "A list" Hollywood studio executives, agents, attorneys and music supervisors.
Awards
Hollywood Music In Media Award (Nomination)
Jan, 2014Hollywood Music In Media Awards
Bronze Medal for "Honor" from Ode in Blood (tv/film soundtrack)
Mar, 2014Global Music Awards
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
Jan, 2003Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.
Society of Composers and Lyricists
Aug, 2012The Society Of Composers & Lyricists is an organization consisting of Hollywood's professional motion picture, Television, and multimedia music composers, songwriters and lyricists, with histories in the art of scoring for motion pictures and television. Many of its members have won or been nominated for Oscars, Emmys and Grammy Awards.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Apr, 2003The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
Music Teachers National Association
Jan, 2003The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
Spanish
Native Proficiency
Italian
Limited Proficiency
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