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MIAMI, FLORIDA 33183

Damián Jesús Sánchez

(Damian J Project)

Skills Musician: Primarily a woodwind artist accomplished on:

Oboe, English Horn, Saxophones, Flute, Piccolo, Clarinets and Bassoon

Secondarily competent on:

Voice, Guitar, Piano, Electric Bass and Latin Percussion

Composer: Composes original melodies and accompaniments as well as lyrics. Arranges and
orchestrates for various configurations and sizes of ensembles. Experience in writing for big band
jazz orchestras as well as small quartets.

Educator: Experienced as a private instructor for all disciplines aforementioned. Masterclass

clinician and demonstrator for various sized groups.

Recording & Music Technology Skills: Ability to record using Pro-Tools, Audacity and
Cakewalk Sonar XL. Skilled in music platforms for PC such as Finale and Band-in-the-Box.

Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese

Miscellaneous: Word, Publisher and graphic design experience using several programs on PC and
mobile android platforms. Independent film, television and radio experience as actor and speaker.

Experience
2014- Present Kendall Conservatory of Music Miami, FL
Professor of Music
 Private instruction for multitude of instruments including all woodwinds, guitar, piano and voice.
 In addition to instrumentation also teaches theory and musicianship to students of all ages as well as
prepares pupils for regular recitals to promote artistic development and personal confidence.

2013- Present Damian J Project Miami, FL

Woodwinds/ Vocalist/ Guitar
Director
 Formed Miami’s first open source musical collaboration dedicated to the preservation, development and
education of jazz. Performs on all instruments and sings with all the groups.
 The project consists of numerous small ensembles each presenting a different style of jazz for corporate
events and various functions in the community.

 Manages, promotes and organizes all performances. Acquires all musicians, oversees finances and
produces all recordings representative of the groups as well as handles all social media and our website
operating under the umbrella name of @damianjproject.
2012 American Queen Steamboat Company Memphis, TN
Saxophone/ Flute/ Clarinet
Officer
 Performed on all production shows, Welcome Aboard and Capitan’s Farewell dinners.
 Backed up and performed as part of the show for several special guest artists such as The Lovin’ Spoonful,
The Platters and Judy Collins.

 In addition to musical duties would also assist with passenger check-in onboard the boat as well as
facilitate luggage transportation to and from the vessel.

2009- 2012 Glenn Miller Orchestra United States, Japan and Canada
Saxophone/ Clarinet/ Flute
Stage Crew
Assistant Road Manager
 Performed as the tenor saxophonist that split the lead with the clarinetist in the orchestra.
 Also doubled on flute and clarinet as well as improvised as part of the performances.

 Served as Stage Crew secondarily setting up and tearing down all stages as well as taping down and
securing cables and packing up all equipment.

 Promoted to Assistant Road Manager of the orchestra in 2011 to organize logistics and accommodations
throughout the continental United States, all Canadian provinces and Japanese prefectures. Also
produced a bi-weekly itinerary and ran the inventory of all uniforms.

2009 Briarwood Community Church Memphis, TN

Saxophone/ Clarinet/ Oboe
 Performed as a woodwind multi-instrumentalist for a local production of Hello Dolly.
 Improvised on saxophone as well as played in an ensemble.

2009 Tamiami Baptist Church Miami, FL

Saxophone/ Flute
 Performed Christian music services for the church.
 Improvised and performed from variety of Gospel and Christian genres.

2008 El Cuarto de Tula Miami, FL

Saxophone/ Flute/ Clarinet
 Performed in a live Cuban folkloric show.
 Improvised and performed a variety show filled with diverse Latin styles.

2007-2008 Majestic America Cruise Lines, LLC Seattle, WA

Saxophone/ Flute/ Clarinet
 Performed all production shows as well as accompanied various guest artists such as Up Country,
Frank Chase and many more.
 Formed Rio Trio to perform Latin Jazz at weekly brunch events and outdoor gatherings.
 In addition to musical duties also assisted in passenger baggage transportation and hospitality.
 2004-2007 Club 152/ Blues City Café/ BB King’s Blues Club/ Alfred’s/ Flying Saucer
Beale Street Memphis, TN
Freelancing Musician
 Freelancing as a performer and recording artist on Beale Street with several local bands such as Freeworld
BB King, Kevin Page and Mo’ Boogey.
 Gained experience and memorization of historic Memphis Rhythm & Blues and Rock & Roll repertoire.
 Performed for special events there such as Voodoo Fest and New Year’s Eve.

2007 Julio Sabala’s Orquesta Scala Miami, FL

Tenor Saxophone

 Sight read and performed professional arrangements accompanying celebrity musical comedian.

 Performed as part of a large orchestra for special New Year’s Eve event.

2006- 2007 United States Air Force Band of the West San Antonio, TX
Saxophones
Guest Soloist

 Soloist on alto and baritone saxophones.

 Performed alongside professional musicians enlisted in the United States Air Force touring the Southwest.

 Touring engagements included Freemont Street Experience headlining artists in Las Vegas,
v Nevada and Fiesta Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Collaborations
Education 2004-2006 University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Memphis, TN
Master of Music (M.Mus., 2006)

 Graduate studies included: oboe performance, woodwind doubling and jazz studies.

 Recipient of teaching assistantship (TA) in addition to tuition based scholarship based on

grade point average and musical achievements.

 Studied jazz composition and arrangement with Dr. Jack T. Cooper, director of Jazz
Studies at the University of Memphis; oboe performance and pedagogy with Dr.
Michelle Vigneau; and contemporary music with Tim Goodwin.

 Graduate assistant duties included performing full time with university ensembles such as
Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra, Contemporary Composition Chamber Players and
Blues Ascendance as well as teach several sections of Music Appreciation courses.

2000-2004 Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR

Bachelor of Music (B.Mus., 2004)
 Music Performance major with a minor in Psychology.
 Graduated Cum Laude and with honors in the spring of 2004.
 Areas of concentration included: oboe and English horn with Dr. Dan Ross; flute and
piccolo with Joe Bonner; voice with Dr. M. Ellis Julien; and saxophone with Dr.
Kenneth Carroll.
 Recipient of full tuition scholarship based on musical and academic merit as well as
2000-2002 National Hispanic Scholar.
 Resident Assistant (2000-2003) at all male residence hall. Promoted to Assistant Hall
Director of Twin Towers Male Residence Hall (2004). Awarded Resident Assistant of the
Year (2003).
 Performed while in college with local legends as well as traveled with university
ensembles throughout the United States.

1999 Miami Northwestern Senior High School (PAVAC) Miami, FL

High School Diploma
 Graduated in the top 17 of a class of 491.
 Graduated with honors and received Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
 Studied as part of the Performing Arts Visual Arts Center (PAVAC) which performed
with award winning artists such as Chuck Mangione and Najee at venues throughout the
state of Florida.

Discography
2018: “Lost in America: 9 ½ Stories” -Michael Weiskopf

2016: “Sessions 33 1/3” -Damian J Project

2016: “Sofrito” -Electric Piquete

2013: “The French Horn” -The French Horn

2007: “Beyond the Bluff” -Freeworld

2006: “Voices” -Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra

2005: “Fried Glass Onions II: -Memphis Records

Memphis Salutes The Beatles”
Achievements
2017: Miami Buskerfest Street Performance Competition- 1st Place (Damian J Project- TRAD305)
2016: Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Fest Participant (Damian J Project- Made from Scratch)
2016: Miami Made Concert Series “Best of Miami” Competition- 1st Place (Damian J Project- TRAD305)
2016: Miami Buskerfest Street Performance Competition- 1st Place (Damian J Project- TRAD305)
2015: Miami Buskerfest Street Performance Competition- 2nd Place (Damian J Project- TRAD305)
2010: San Francisco International Jazz Festival Participant (Glenn Miller Orchestra)
2009: Montreal International Jazz Festival Participant (Glenn Miller Orchestra)
2008: Thelonius Monk International Jazz Competition- Saxophone
2004: Arkansas State University Residence Lifetime Achievement Award
2004: Arkansas State University Who’s Who Recipient
2000: National Hispanic Scholar
1999: Miami-Dade All-County Honors Orchestra- Principal Oboe
1998: Miami-Dade All-County Honors Jazz Ensemble- Lead Alto Saxophone
1995: Miami-Dade All-County Honors Piano- Secondo

References
Michael Weiskopf
Professional Artist
East Hampton, NY
(646) 206-7683
mmddw@hotmail.com

Jack T. Cooper, Director of Jazz Studies

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
(901) 678-2547
jcooper1@memphis.edu

Ezequiel Maniera
Restaurateur
Miami, FL
(786) 543-1864
bneze@hotmail.com

M. Ellis Julien, Professor Emeritus

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
(870) 935-1894
ejulien@wwdb.org

Bill King
United States Air Force (Retired)
San Antonio, TX
paeking@yahoo.com
(210) 912-0864

Alphonso Sanders, Director of BB King Recording Academy

Mississippi Valley State University
Cleveland, MS
asanders@mvsu.edu
(662) 402-8926