Assistant School
Resume:
MIKHAIL PARSON
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Work
Experience
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Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre
Music Instructor
Direct a percussion workshop with youth as part of after school programming
Beyond Sound Empijah
Co Founder and Co Artistic Director
2011 Present
With fellow members, choreograph and compose musical material.
Perform at showcases, festivals, etc.
COBA [Collective of Black Artists]
Performing Musician
2011 2013
Perform as accompanying musician during company showcases and classes.
Volunteer musician for company’s community events .
The Green Room
Performing Musician
2010 Present
Perform as accompanying musician during workshops and classes.
Ballet Creole School of Performing Arts
Drum Instructor/Choreographer
1994 – Present
Responsible for teaching a class of 20 individuals in the art of African drumming
and dance
Evaluate skills levels, recognizing individual needs while utilizing various lesson
techniques
Create a interactive and collaborative environment, utilizing student feedback
Assistant Instructor of a Steel Drum Class as well
Volunteer
Experience
Souls of Steel Orchestra
Musician
2007 Present
As a member of the orchestra, involved in performance around the Greater Toronto
Area, as well as other provinces
St. Stephen’s Community House
Volunteer
2006 2009
Responsible for outreaching programs for youth
Organized and performed at community events
Afropan Stage Side Orchestra
Musician
2004 – 2009
As a member of the orchestra, involved in performance around the Greater Toronto
Area, as well as other provinces
Supervise parent and child music classes held at Lamport Stadium
Skills and
Qualifications
Extensive organizational and time management skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Works well independently and with others with little or no supervision
Able to resolve conflicts in a calm and professional manner
Punctual, reliable and able to think on my feet
Highly motivated and always willing to learn new skills
Education
2012 – Present M’Bembe Bangoura, Master Djembefola*, Guinea
West African Percussion
2012 Present Amara Kanté, Master Djembefola, La Côte d'Ivoire
West African Percussion
2012 – Present Mohamed Diaby, Master Djembefola, Guinea
West African Percussion
2010 – Present Reimundo Sosa, Master Percussionist, Cuba
Afro Cuban Percussion
2007 Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre
Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma
References Available Upon Request
*djembefola – djembe musician
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