RYAN MATHEW CONTRERAS

1726 County Rd. 318 | Early, TX 76802 | (325) 998-2170|

ryan.m.contreras@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To acquire the position of a band director and utilize my proficiency in the field of
music; to plan and organize musical appearances and lead the group of musicians.
EDUCATION

Anticipated Degree:
Bachelor of Music
Howard Payne University, Brownwood

Expected: December
2017

Major: Music Education- Instrumental All Level

Related course work: Music Technology, Music Theory, Sight Singing, Ear
Training, Music Research, Elementary Conducting, Music for Children,
Band, Choir, Instrumental Conducting, String Techniques, Woodwind
Techniques, Brass Techniques, Percussion Techniques, Secondary
Instrumental Methods
Cumulative GPA of 3.7

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Musical Skills

Saxophone (Primary), clarinet (secondary), piano, French horn, double bass

Competent at playing and training musicians to play several different

instruments efficiently

High patience and perseverance levels to help teach musicians this art

Sharp listening skills that help detect inaccuracies while playing their
instrument

Continually learning to sharpen skills while pursuing a musical career

Leadership

Served as parliamentarian, chancellor, and service coordinator for the Zeta

Beta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, INC.
Served as one of three head woodwind leaders
Coordinator for the HPU Student Jazz Combo
Inducted into Kappa Delta Pi

EXPERIENCE

Peer Tutor
Howard Payne University

to

Providing assistance to my peers in music theory,

music history, and music technology subjects.
Provide helpful tools to my peers for studying and
organizing their life during their college career
and further.

Saxophone Instructor
Howard Payne University

to

Responsible for instruction of basic fundamentals

and methods for saxophone students at various
levels.

Responsible for instruction of basic music theory

and ear training studies.
Student Activities Coordinator/Jazz Ensemble Assistant

2014 to2017

Howard Payne University Band Leadership Camp

Responsible for providing all camp attendees water, medicine,

and other various supplies.

Responsible for providing music and other miscellaneous

supplies for the camp ensembles.

Responsible for aiding the jazz ensemble with all of its needs.

Providing a meaningful experience for all the attendees at the camp.

Responsible for dorm supervision.