Aaron Stokes Profile

P: 718–313–7515 A high–energy multi-instrumentalist and teacher who constantly strives to

E: a.stokes51@me.com improve technique and musical development, with a passion for music theory,
and a knack for inspiring students.

Performance Experience Academic Education

Carnegie Hall Queens College, CUNY | Aaron Copland School
Kronos Quartet in collaboration with ‘Face the Music’ of Music (2015-Present)
Youth Ensemble 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367
Primary studies with Marcy Rosen
Radio City Music Hall
Solange Knowles- A Seat at the Table - Awarded Deans List

Lincoln Center Out of Doors Brooklyn High School of the Arts (’14 Class)
John Luther Adams, Premier of SILA 345 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- National Honors Society
United Nations- La Francophonie
Brooklyn Orchestra - Academic Honor Roll
- Awarded as distinguished orchestra musician
The Tonight Show-Jimmy Fallon
The Roots starring Tyler the Creator - Accompanied singers on piano
- Member of Tri-M Music Honors Society

Work + Community Involvement

Production Manager | New York Youth Symphony (May 2016-Present)
- Regular meetings with Director to stay informed on program
- Concert/Event production at masterclasses, Performances for Special Audiences, workshops, orientation,
juries, assessments, and final concerts.
- Collects and Organizes data through use of Microsoft Office Software.

Intern | Youth Orchestra of Saint Luke’s (Jan 2016-17)

- Paid teaching position - group cello course
- Provides individual private instruction

Church Organist & Choir Director (2001-Present)

- Composes, arranges and performs several original songs.
- Conducts the ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Planned and organized concerts and programs for ticketed events.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve a balance of musical styles on the program

Conservatory Study
Mannes Prep (2013-15)
150 W 85th St, New York, NY 10024
Primary studies with Amy Kim.

Affiliations
World Youth Alliance Chamber Orchestra | Brooklyn Orchestra | Orchestra of Tomorrow
String Orchestra of Brooklyn | Ensemble Connect | The Frick Collection
References will be provided on request.