City School
Resume:
Dylan Rodrigue
Nevada City CA 95959
Phone: 530-***-****
Email: ********@**********.***
Website: www.dylanrodrigue.com
Applied Study
Guitar:
Jamey Bellizzi, Nevada City, CA - 2002 to present
Instruction in classical guitar, focusing on the best guitar repertoire of Bach, Villa-Lobos,
Albeniz and Tarrega.
Doug Rice, Nevada City, CA 2007 to present
Studied a variety guitar styles, including study in improvisation and melodic structure, in
conjunction with studio recording projects.
Ted Cutler, Nevada City, CA 2001 to 2002
Instruction in Blues guitar, with emphasis on development of improvisation theory and
technique.
Ken Atwell, Nevada City, CA 2000 to 2001
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Composition:
Mark Vance, Nevada City, CA - 2003 to present
Composed two pieces per year under the tutelage of professional composer, Mark Vance,
as part of the Music in the Mountains Young Composers program. The compositions were
performed by members of the Music in the Mountains orchestra.
Doug Rice, Nevada City, CA 2007 to present
Studied composition and arrangement in a Music Composition academic elective, in
conjunction with studio recording projects.
David Eby, Nevada City, CA - 2003 to present
Studied music theory and composition
Voice:
Ramesha Nani, Nevada City, CA 2006 to 2007
Private voice lesson.
Ananda School Choir, David Eby, Director, Nevada City, CA 2006 to 2007
Private voice lesson.
Performance Experience
Classical Solo Guitar - Performed works by Albeniz and Tarrega in the annual Music
in the Mountains Young Musicians Competition 2002 - 2006
The Shreds Played guitar, sang and wrote songs for this three-piece rock band all
original music 2005 to present
Of Wheel & Water (Dylan Rodrigue & Marina Sanford) played guitar, sang and wrote
original music for this acoustic folk group 2007 to Present
Seamsplit (Dylan Rodrigue & Zack Waschevski) played guitar, sang and wrote
original music acoustic folk/rock - 2008 to present
Production of Paint Your Wagon - in Grass Valley, CA Played guitar in the orchestra
August 2009
The 13 6 month rock music performance program for middle school students - 2005
Benefit Concert for SYRCL (South Yuba River Conservation League). Organized,
promoted & performed in a benefit concert for SYRCL. Performers included Aaron Ross,
Paul Kamm & Eleanor MacDonald, Benjamin Oak Goodman, Of Wheel & Water (Dylan
& Marina Sanford). Did advertising, recruiting musicians, finding venue, radio interview,
newspaper article etc. April 2008
Earth Day Festival The Shreds performed for three years at this annual environmental
education benefit concert at Loma Rica Ranch in Grass Valley, CA 2007 to 2009
Elliot Smith Tribute Concert Organized, promoted & performed in a tribute to the late
singer-songwriter, Elliott Smith - August 2008
Music in the Mountains/Rotary Benefit Concert The Shreds performed at free
concert for youth in Nevada County. - May 2009
Joe Cocker Mad Dogs & Englishmen Benefit - The Shreds performed with Saul
Rayo in this benefit for The 13, a local music program for middle school students
April 2009.
Benefit for Chicago Park School Fine Arts Program - The Shreds performed with the
Deadbeats Miner s Foundry, Grass Valley, CA - April 24, 2009
Awards & Distinctions
Music in the Mountains Young Musicians Competition - Finalist in solo
instrumental category - 2002-2006
Music in the Mountains Young Musicians competition 1st Place Ensemble
(guitar, cello and violin) - 2002
John Lennon Bus Battle for the Bus Sacramento - Winner A panel of judges
selected Dylan Rodrigue s band, The Shreds, for a full day of recording on the John
Lennon Educational School Bus, a state-of-the-art recording & video production studio,
in addition to other prizes March 2009
2009 Sacramento News & Review Sammies Award Nominee (Outstanding Teen
Band Category) The Shreds - March 2009
2008 Sacramento News & Reviews Jammies Competition Winner The Shreds
won 25 hours of studio recording time with Sacramento producer David Houston.
2005 Emil and Hulda Stern Music Scholarship Winner - Award for dedication to
musical excellence May 2008
CD s and Recordings
Stranger by The Shreds June 2009,
Original produced by five-time Academy Award nominee sound editor, Michael Herbick.
Available on iTunes, Amazon.com & CD Baby
Listen to sample tracks at www.dylanrodrigue.com
Seamsplit Seamsplit (Dylan Rodrigue & Zack Waschevski) December 2009
Listen to sample tracks at www.dylanrodrigue.com
Stars & Scars EP Dylan Rodrigue solo EP May 2008
Available on iTunes, Amazon.com & CD Baby
Listen to sample tracks at www.dylanrodrigue.com
Of Wheel and Water Of Wheel and Water (Dylan Rodrigue & Marina Sanford)
May 2008 - Available on iTunes, Amazon.com & CD Baby
Listen to sample tracks at www.dylanrodrigue.com
Strings of Fire Strings of Fire (Dylan Rodrigue & Apaulo McDaniel) - 2006
Guitar/Dulcimer Christmas with original arrangements.
Curdled Milk Original Guitar/Keyboard music all songs composed and performed by
Dylan Rodrigue 2004
Double Exposure Original Guitar/Keyboard music all songs composed and
performed by Dylan Rodrigue 2003
Christmas Magic Solo Hammered Dulcimer Cassette recording 1999
Festivals & Summer Programs Attended
California State Summer School of the Arts (CSSSA) (Innerspark) Participated in
four week summer music program at CalArts July 2008 to August 2008
Production of Paint Your Wagon in Grass Valley, CA Played guitar in the orchestra
August 2009
The 13 6 month rock music performance program for middle school students 2005
Joyful Arts Music Camp - Performed with orchestra and end of program. Wrote guitar
song and performed. 2003-2004
Sierra Summer Jazz Program Jazz program for young musicians, organized by Bill
Douglas - July 2003
Stairway to Stardom Summer rock music performance program sponsored by Skips
Music in Sacramento. Wrote songs and performed in concert at the end of the summer
2002.
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