ALONSO ALEJANDRO ACOSTA FLORES
MUSIC PROFESSIONAL JERSEY CITY, 07305, UNITED STATES 551-***-****
DETAILS
Jersey City, 07305
United States
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Place of birth
Lima, Perú
Nationality
Peru
LINKS
web page
Youtube official Chanel
Instagram account
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Word
HOBBIES
Writing, Journalism, A
good conversation, Photography,
Walking
LANGUAGES
Spanish
English
PROFILE
Passionate, versatile and very dedicated professional Musician. Steady enthusiastic to promote music like performer, educator, composer and cultural manager.
He has 30 years of artistic career developed in Jazz, Classical Music, Pop, Fusion and Peruvian Music.
His principal virtue is his honest, collaborative and friendly personality. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Founder and Artistic Director at Festival 'Vibraciones", Lima January 2010 — Present
Created an implemented an Annual Music Festival to bring music education to several students from different parts of his country and from the region. The Festival is running into its X Edition and has hosted more than 60 international guest artists. Now it is an important place of meeting in the academical and popular music festivals around the world.
Organizer and Cultural Manager at Self-Managed, Lima and SouthAmerica April 1997 — Present
Created and produced new artistic projects in order to develop new job opportunities and bring culture to different places, working also like musical director, arranger and promoter.
We can mention part of his initiatives:
"Ipsofacto Jazz Trio" (Jazz Fusion Trio)
"Marimbanía" (Marimba collective)
"TAKAQ" (Percussion Ensemble)
"AA Dúo" (Vibraphone/Piano Duet)
"Atelier Jazz Group" (Jazz Fusion octet-Educational Concerts)
"Trio de Otra Mano" (Latin Jazz)
"D'JAZZ" (Pop/Smooth Jazz Classics)
Artist and Endorser at Marimba One/ Alternate Mode/ Encore Mallets, Jersey City September 2020 — Present
Signed agreements in confidence with different companies to represent them like an artist and performer. Thanks to a strong relationship with them across the years in festivals, seminars and international conventions. Classical Percussion Teacher at Universidad Nacional de Musica, Lima March 1999 — July 2022
Taught and formed to more than 20 music bachelor students. All of them have come to be professionals.
Developed a new syllabus for percussion career in his country and promote different activities to get close the academic and classical music to people of low resources. Pianist at Hotels and Restaurants, Lima
April 1994 — December 2022
Created and performed a huge music repertoire.
Bringing happiness and relaxation to the audience. Had worked like pianist at distinguished places, such as: Marriott Hotel, Swisshotel, Pardo by Hilton Double Tree Hotel, Los Delfines Hotel, Cesar's Hotel, Ibis Hotel, Del Pilar Hotel, Meliá Lima Hotel, Casa Moreyra Restaurant, La tiendecita blanca Swiss Cafe.
EDUCATION
Master of Music in Jazz Performance, New Jersey City University, Jersey City September 2021 — Present
At the moment he is finishing his Master's Studies with good average in general, and with a good opinion from University community, teachers and classmates. Highlight his friendly and collaborative personality, playing in different concerts and activities.
Master in Music Composition with new technologies, Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (Spain), On line Studies
September 2020 — November 2022
Master Studies finished with good grades, with a creative vision in music composition and a patient and collaborative labor working in groups. Bachellor Degree in Classical Percussion Music, Universidad Nacional de Musica, Lima March 1990 — September 2014
Studied Classical Percussion since 1990.
Egress with High recognition at 2001, but due to the university law was developing the music career officially in Peru, he could get his official bachelor degree in 2014. But during all these years he never lost his enthusiasm and dedication to study consciously the music.
Intermediate English Level, Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano ICPNA, Lima January 1991 — November 1998
Studied American English in a good class environment. REFERENCES
Amparo Fabra from New Jersey City University
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Joe Locke from International Artist
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Patrick Burns from Montclair State University
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Ted Piltzecker from Purchase Conservatory of Music ***@********.***
COURSES
Cultural Management, Universidad de Piura
November 2019 — December 2019
Zeltsman Marimba Festival, ZMF and Nancy Zeltsman International Soloist July 2001 — July 2010
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Volunteer at Misioneros de Ancón, Lima
December 2019
Bring music to poor communities and share education and concerts with kids and habitats in the region.
Musician Volunteer at Municipalidad de Lima, Lima
January 2011 — April 2019
Bring music and a good vibe to people.
Playing in Streets, Squares and Hospitals
Making everyone feel better thanks to the music.