Music Instructor, Trombonist, Pianist, and Composer

HARRY FORLENZA-BAILEY

**** * ****** **, *********, Colorado Apt. 336, 80111 Phone: 860-***-**** *****.**************@*****.***

PROFILE

My goal is to create an educational environment for students. With an optimistic attitude, and a keen sense of individuality, I see potential in an empathetic way to any students' creativity. Using empathy in the classroom, I can relate to the student to keep them motivated to trust their own process. I have an exceptional style possessing commitment, a strong work ethic, and proven leadership abilities with a compelling desire to succeed. I possess a high-level of creativity and am committed to working with students and clients to reach greater horizons in music.

EXPERIENCE

Low Brass Instructor, Freelance - Denver & Boulder, CO, 2016-Present; Philadelphia, PA, 2010-2016; West Hartford, CT, 09/2006-08/2010

Keyboard Instructor, Freelance - Philidelphia, PA, 01/2015-08/2016; Boulder & Denver, CO, 09/2016-Present

Low Brass Instructor, The Shipley School - Bryn Mawr, PA, 09/2014-06/2016

Low Brass Instructor, The SoundOut Network via Temple University - Philidelphia, PA, 08/2014-03/2015

Keyboard Instructor, Philadelphia Community Arts Network via Temple University - Philidelphia, PA, 02/2014-08/2016

Planning and preparing lessons in accordance to individual students' needs and syllabuses and exam requirements

Teaching students music theory, aural skills, and performance techniques

Ensuring current knowledge and awareness of students' academic requirements and providing feedback and writing reports

Maintain students working behaviors to ensure productivity and discipline during rehearsal and practice sessions

Understand potentials and skills of each student and provide the according guidance to individual students

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Professional Freelance Musician, Trombone & Keyboardist - 08/2010-Present, International

Trombone Chair, International Musicians League - International, 08/2014-Present, International

Trombone Chair, Jimmy Jorge and the Latin Express (Salsa Band) - Philidelphia, PA, 03/2013-08/2016

Librarian, Presser Hall Music Department at Temple University - Philidelphia, PA, 01/2011-07/2014

EDUCATION

Trombone Performance with Jazz Concentration, (GPA 3.8)

University of Denver, Denver, CO, 2016-2018, M.M. - Expected June 2018

Jazz Trombone Performance, (GPA 3.6)

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA - 2010-2014, B.M.

Jazz Studies (Study Abroad)

The Conservatorium Van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands - 8/12-12/12

Highlighted coursework includes:

Music Composition and Music Education

ACHIEVEMENTS

Award for Outstanding Jazz Master's Student - 06/2018

Winner of Graduate College Small Jazz Ensemble, Downbeat Student Awards - 03/2017

Winner of Next Generation Monterey Jazz Festival with Lamont Jazz Orchestra, Next Generation Monterey Jazz Festival - 03/2018

Recording Participations

"To Thad with Love" Temple University Big Band, 2nd Trombone - 2011

"Everything's Incredible" Port Arthur, Trombone - 2015

"Self Check-Out Line" Flounder Warehouse, Trombone - 2015

"Trying" Renne, Trombone - 08/2015

Lamont Jazz Orchestra at University of Denver, 2nd and 3rd Trombone - 2017-2018

Small Group I at University of Denver, Trombone - 2016-2018

Recordings as a Band Leader

"Brainchild EP" as Forbito's Way - 2016

"Arapahoe Joe's Dream" as Harry Forlenza-Bailey - Anticipated Completion 2018

PERFORMANCES WITH FEATURED MUSICIANS

Opportunities Granted By University of Denver, 2016-2018

Bob Mintzer

Steve Wiest

Frank Greene

Stockton Helbing

Ellis Marsalis

and others

Opportunities Granted By Temple University, 2010-2014

Wycliffe Gordon

Christian McBride

Freddie Cole

Ralph Lalama

Dick Oatts

Branford Marsalis

Terell Stafford

Larry McKenna

John Clayton

Bruce Barth

Joanna Pascale

Danilo Perez

and more

Opportunities Granted By Hall High School, 2006-2010

Curtis Fuller

John Mosca

Joel Frahm

Peter McGuiness

Marvin Stamm

and more

Working on the Professional Stage, 2014-2016

Peter Erskine

Ignacio Berroa

Walt Weiskopf

John Swana

Joe Magnarelli

Ralph Bowen

Justin Faulkner

and more

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