Nick Arocho

4934 Coldwater Canyon Avenue #116 · Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

602-410-8498 (cell) · nick@arochomusic.com · www.arochomusic.com

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Music (BM): Performance (Jazz) · Dec. 2013

Key Performing Experience

Disneyland Resort- Toy Soldier Drummer ———————————— Anaheim, CA · Oct. 2014 - Jan. 2015
Selected via audition to perform daily for Disney’s “A Christmas Fantasy” parade

The Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps- Drumline Member ———————— Concord, CA · 2010, 2011
16-time Drum Corps International (DCI) world champion organization
Achievements:
· DCI World Champion (2010); DCI Silver medal (2011)
· Percussion Rookie of the Year; Visual Rookie of the Year
RCC Indoor Drumline- Drumline Member ————————————————— Riverside, CA · 2012
Four-time Winter Guard International (WGI) world champion percussion ensemble
Achievements:
· 2012 WGI World Champion (PIW)
Musical Ambassador of the United States- Featured Performer ———— Europe, Asia · 2010 - Current
· PHX Drumline: Sacheon International Percussion Festival — South Korea · Aug. 2013, Jul. 2014
· System Blue: Taoyuan Music Festival, Taiwan ————————————— Taiwan · Dec. 2013
· Blue Devils All-Star Drumline ——————————— Lithuania · May. 2013
· Top Secret Drum Corps ———————————————— Switzerland; Rotterdam · Sept. 2010

ASU Concert Jazz Band- Drum set ————————————————————— Tempe, AZ · 2013

Selected via audition to play drum set in Arizona State’s paramount jazz ensemble
ASU Latin Jazz Band- Drum set, Timbales, Bongos ———————————— Tempe, AZ · 2011 - 2013
Selected via audition to play drum set and auxiliary percussion for wide repertoire
ASU Sun Devil Marching Band Drumline- Tenors ——————————————— Tempe, AZ · 2008
Selected as a freshman via audition
Achievements:
· 2008 Most Improved Battery Member
Thunderbird HS - Marching, Jazz, and Concert Band / Vocal Ensemble————— Phoenix · 2005 - 2008
Achievements:
· 2008 Performing Arts Student of the Year
· John Philip Sousa Band Award
· Louis Armstrong Jazz Award

 
 Teaching Experience
The Blue Devils, System Blue Educator- Clinician ————————— International · (2013 - current)

Clinics and lessons taught in: Lithuania (May ’13), Taiwan (Dec. ’13), and Minnesota (Jul. ’14)
POW Percussion- Battery Tech / Visual Tech ————————— Orange County, CA · (2014 - current)

Independent World WGI percussion ensemble

SCSBOA- Field Percussion Judge ———————— Southern California · (Aug. 2014 - current)

Admitted into panel of current judges through a successful apprentice screening program
Edison High School- Percussion Instructor ———————— Huntington Beach, CA · (Aug. 2014 - current)

In charge of instructing the battery and front ensemble for fall, and the Scholastic A Concert
percussion ensemble
ASU Sun Devil Marching Band- Drumline Instructor — — — — — — — — Tempe, AZ · (2012, 2013)

Drumline instructor for the fall seasons of ’12 and ’13, WGI Independent World season of ’13
Achievements:
· Led ensemble to 13th place at WGI World Championships during inaugural season
AZPAS Competition- Clinician ——————————————————— Phoenix, AZ · (Sept. 2013)

Elected to evaluate and provide feedback to percussion ensembles following competitive

performance at the Percussive Arts Society event.
Thunderbird HS- Assistant Band Director / Percussion Caption Head ———— Phoenix, AZ · (2008 - 2012)
Appointed by director to be in charge of all marching band responsibilities. Created / enforced
rehearsal protocol, managed daily rehearsal schedule, mentored student leadership, designed
show concepts, designed props, hired staff members, composed pit and battery books, recruited
membership from feeder schools, initiated off-season training sessions, established and taught
marching technique to whole band, held parent / booster meetings, facilitated football games and
off-campus competitions / festivals / parades.
Achievements:
· Percussion Caption Award (State Championships), Superior w/ Distinction rating
· Successfully raised $10,000 in funds to renovate old battery / pit equipment
· Obtained opportunity for battery students to perform on court at Phoenix Suns home game
Williamsfield High School- Drumline Instructor / Consultant ————— Queen Creek, AZ · (2012 - 2013)

Full time instructor and creative design consultant. Scholastic Open WGI ensemble
Breakthrough Indoor Drumline- Drumline Instructor / Consultant ———— Peoria, AZ · (2011 - 2013)

Independent Open WGI percussion ensemble

Casa Grande High School- Drumline Instructor ———————————— Casa Grande, AZ · (2010, 2011)
Taught members of the fall marching band and Scholastic Open WGI winter drumline
Achievements:
· Led ensemble to 13th place at WGI World Championships