Carlos: Solis
Carlos: Solis
Multitalented music professional eager to impart teaching knowledge to the students in public music
education in Arizona. 4+ years of success in designing and implementing diverse and successful music
lessons. Equally competent in group and personal coaching in instrument playing and musical theory lessons.
EDUCATION
2018
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION,
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FRED FOX SCHOOL OF MUSIC, PERCUSSION STUDIES
University of Arizona Honors college.
3.5 GPA.
Shirley Curson Scholarship Award Recipient 2x.
Sevigny First Generation Scholarship award winner.
Member of Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, University of Arizona Steel Band, World
Music Gang, Wind Symphony and UA Percussion Studio, Mbira Ensemble.
STUDENT TEACHING
Cooperating Teacher: Anka Mischel | Schools: Desert Sky Middle School, Empire High
School
Responsibilities:
-Daily rehearsal of both middle school orchestra, concert band and steel band.
-Assisting with administrative duties
-Conducting small and large ensembles.
2 years Volunteering with University of Arizona Outreach Middle School Honor Band.
Performed with every large ensemble and percussion group at the University of Arizona including all
Choirs, UA Steel Band, Percussion Ensemble, Mbira Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble,
Philharmonic Orchestra and Arizona Symphony Orchestra. Member of the Rhythm is Life Professional
Steel Pan ensemble based out of Phoenix, Arizona.
Leader of Afro-Brazilian samba groups that perform in local Tucson festivals such as the All Souls
Procession.
Guest artist, percussionist for Field of Steel. (Tucson steel pan festival)
Stagehand/Sound Technician at the Fred Fox School of Music
2 Years teaching at Artistry Academy Music & Arts giving private student instruction