Music Theory, Composition, Conducting
Resume:
Christopher L. Gonsalves
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Round Rock, TX, 78665-1649
Mission Statement
It would be my pleasure to be accepted into the field of teaching, so I can learn along with the students that I teach and be an example to others.
Education
D.M.A., Music Composition (45 credit hours fulfilled)
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 2022
M.M., Music Theory and Composition.
Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX, 2018
B.A., Music-Instrumental Emphasis.
Howard Payne University, Brownwood, TX, 2016
Teaching Experience/Observations
2016 Assisted in teaching music theory at Hardin-Simmons University in partial fulfillment of Pedagogy of Theory graduate-level course.
Employment/Volunteer Work
2023- Composer and Singer for Great Hills First Baptist Church
2022- Tubist for Great Hills First Baptist Church Brass Band
2021-2022 Pianist at New Life Baptist Church
2016-2018 Graduate Fellowship, Music Theory, Hardin-Simmons University.
Supervisor: Dr. Bernard Scherr, Dept. Head: Theory and Composition.
2016-2018 Music Theory Tutor, Hardin-Simmons University.
2016-2017 Library Assistant, Smith Music Library, Hardin-Simmons University.
Supervisor: Dr. James Floyd, Music Librarian.
2010-2015 Transcriber for the Howard Payne University Yellow Jacket Band.
Supervisor: Mr. Corey Ash, Director of Bands.
Organizations
2018-present Member of Pi Kappa Lambda
National Music Honor Society
2018-present Member and Alumni of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Professional Music Fraternity
2016-present SMT (Society for Music Theory)
2016-present SCI (Society of Composers, Inc.)
2016-present CMS (The College Music Society)
2014-present Member and Alumni of Kappa Kappa Psi,
National Honorary Band Fraternity
Music Experience
2018 Hardin-Simmons University Chorale
2015-2018 Hardin-Simmons University Concert Band
2017 Hardin-Simmons Graduate Composition Recital
2015-2016 Hardin-Simmons University Orchestra
2015 Howard Payne University Jazz Band
2011-2015 Howard Payne University Concert Choir
2010-2015 Howard Payne Yellow Jacket/Symphonic Band
2014 Howard Payne Senior Tuba Recital
2006-2008 Palo Alto College Jazz Band
2004-2010 Pianist at Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church
Awards
2018 Received the Graduate Dean’s Scholarship
at Hardin-Simmons University
2015 Director’s Outstanding Service Award
Presented by: Howard Payne University Music Department
2013 Bandsman of The Year
Presented by: Tau Beta Sigma – Delta Upsilon Chapter
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