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Damián Jesús Sánchez

(Damian J Project)

Skills Musician: Primarily a woodwind performer accomplished on:

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

Secondarily proficient 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 arranging music for various sized musical
ensembles from big band jazz orchestras to small quartets.

Educator: Experienced as a private instructor for all disciplines aforementioned. Masterclass clinician
experience and demonstrator for various sized musical ensembles.

Recording & Music Technology Skills: Ability to record using Pro-Tools, Audacity and Cakewalk
Sonar XL. Skilled in digital musical platforms for PC such as Finale and Band-in-the-Box. Video Production
and Editing Software experience using Movavi and Kdenlive.

Languages: Primarily fluent in English, French, Spanish and Japanese. Secondly studied Italian and
Portuguese.

Miscellaneous: PC/LINUX/MAC cross-platform computer experience using MS Word, Publisher and

graphic design programs on PC and mobile android platforms. Independent film, television and radio
experience as an actor and speaker. GIMP graphics program is used to design and produce all marketing
materials used to promote Damian J Project.

2020- Present Damian J Project Virtual Klassroom Miami, FL

Experience
Online Music & Language Instruction
 Since April 2020 has created an online classroom via Skype, Zoom & Whataspp digital platforms for a multitude of
instruments including all woodwinds, guitar, piano, theory, composition and voice.
 In addition to instrumentation courses, theory and musicianship, taught online language to students from Australia,
Portugal and the United States. The languages offered are: English (ESOL), Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and
Japanese.
 Video Production using computer software and webcam technology to promote online studio and record collaborative
duets between students and teacher in lieu of live recital performances.
2014- 2020 Kendall Conservatory of Music Miami, FL
(Temporary Leave as of March 13, 2020 Due to Pandemic)
Professor of Music
 Private instruction for multitude of instruments including all woodwinds, guitar, piano and voice.
 Besides instrumentation also teaches theory and musicianship to students of all ages, and prepared 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 aforementioned instruments and sings with all the groups.
 The project comprises various 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 maintains current website design. In
charge of operations for all the groups under the umbrella of Damian J Project.

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 and 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 and improvised as part of the performances.

 Served as Stage Crew secondarily setting up and tearing down all stages in addition to 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. Kept records of all musician infractions and administered fines and
disciplinary actions.

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 while performing as part of the select ensemble.
2009 Tamiami Baptist Church Miami, FL
Saxophone/ Flute
 Performed Christian music services for the church.
 Improvised and performed a 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 and 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.
 Participated in various musical duties and 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 a 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, Nevada and Fiesta
Hot- Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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 and
taught several sections of Music Appreciation.

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 in conjunction with
multiple selections as 2000-2002 National Hispanic Scholarship fund winner.
 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 and traveled with university ensembles throughout
the United States.

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

High School Diploma
 Graduated in the top 3% 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
Grammy award-winning artists such as Chuck Mangione and Najee at venues throughout the state
of Florida.

2020: “El Nuevo Normal” -Ephniko & Eos featuring Damian J

Discography
2019: “Nada en tu interior” -Damian J Project & Rodrigo Gonzalez Alfonso

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”
Collaborations

Achievements 2020: Make Music Miami Day Performance- Virtual Online Concert (Damian J Project- Serenades)
2020: Spain Tour 2020- featuring Damian J performing all over Spain
2019: 70000 Tons of Metal Music Festival- Rage featuring Lingua Mortis Orchestra (Damian J)
2019: Sunset Park Elementary- Career Day Presentation (Damian J Project- Serenades)
2018: Sunfest Music Festival - Showcase Performance (Damian J Project- Made from Scratch)
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

Michael Weiskopf Jack T. Cooper, Director Ezequiel Maniera

References Professional Artist of Jazz Studies Restaurateur
East Hampton, NY The University of Miami, FL
(646) 206-7683 Memphis (786) 543-1864
mmddw@hotmail.com Memphis, TN bneze@hotmail.com
(901) 678-2547
jcooper1@memphis.edu

M. Ellis Julien, Professor Bill King Alphonso Sanders,

Emeritus United States Air Force Director of BB King
Arkansas State (Retired) Recording Academy
University San Antonio, TX Mississippi Valley
Jonesboro, AR (210) 912-0864 State University
(870) 935-1894 paeking@yahoo.com Cleveland, MS
ejulien@wwdb.org (662) 402-8926
asanders@mvsu.edu