Julian Garrido-Figueroa

3101 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866 ● jgar5772@gmail.com ● (619) 931-0526

Objective
To leverage acquired academic knowledge and hands-on classroom experience to effectively fill
your open teaching position. Students in my classroom will gain a deeper appreciation and
understanding of music throughout history and across cultures, as well as essential life skills
such as leadership, communication, and teamwork.

Education
Chapman University,​ Orange, CA Expected: May 2021
Bachelors of Music in Music Education and Clarinet Performance GPA: 3.83
● Minor in Integrated Educational Studies
● Musco Music Talent Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship
● Relevant Courses: Instrumental Practicum, Choral Conducting, Woodwind Methods, Brass
Methods, String Methods, Percussion Methods, Improvisation, Principles of Music Technology

Teaching Experience
Chapman University​, Orange, CA ​September 2019 - Present
Student Tutor - Music
● Provide one on one tutoring for students in music theory and music history
● Assist with students’ abilities to learn course content by facilitating understanding of key
concepts and reinforcing study practices

Harmony Project​, Long Beach, CA March 2019 - Present

Teaching Assistant
● Provide music instruction and social support to over 30 elementary-aged students from
low-income and under-resourced communities in Long Beach
● Collaborate with teams of 5+ teachers and teaching assistants to design and execute weekly
lesson plans which promote the healthy growth and development of children through the study,
practice, and performance of music

Ramona Unified School District Summer Band Program​, Ramona, CA Summers 2014 - 2017
Volunteer Tutor for Clarinet and Saxophone
● Tutored over 30 elementary school students in various instruments
● Provided approximately 20 hours a week of one-on-one personalized instruction to students
culminating in a performance for family and community members
Performance Experience
● The Chapman Orchestra: ​Principal Clarinet 2018 - Present
● Chapman University Big Band: ​Alto Sax 2, Clarinet Soloist 2018 - Present
● Chapman University Wind Symphony: ​Clarinet 1 2017 - Present
● Honors Performance Series Wind Ensemble at Vienna Musikverein 2020
● Chapman University Concerto Competition: ​Finalist 2019 - 2020
● Honors Performance Series Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall: ​Clarinet 2 2019
● Southwestern Youth Music Festival: ​1st Place Clarinet 2018
● Placentia Symphonic Band: ​Clarinet 2 2017 - 2018
● San Diego State University Concert Band: ​Clarinet 1 2016 - 2017

Miscellaneous
● Language Skills:​ Fluent in English and Spanish
● Computer Skills:​ Fluent with Sibelius, Musescore, Audacity, Logic Pro X, Garageband, Google
Classroom, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop
● Professional Memberships:​ Chapman Society for Music Education (CSME) since 2018, National
Association for Music Education (NAfME), California Music Educators Association (CMEA), and
Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) since 2019