GILBERTO D. SOTO, Ph.D. Professor of Music Education/Guitar Department of Fine and Performing Arts College of Arts & Sciences Texas A&M International University
PERMANENT ADDRESS BUSINESS ADDRESS 8627 North Ridge Loop 5201 University Boulevard Laredo, Texas 78045-8017 Laredo, Texas 78041-1900 (956) 717-9528 (956) 326-3046 [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Music Education 1995
Master of Music Degree in Performance 1988
Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Music 1986 (Suma Cum Laude)
Universidad Autónoma del Noreste Torreón, México
Bachelor in Science of Education 1983
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Texas A&M International University Laredo, Texas Professor of Music Education/Guitar 08/01 – Present
Laredo Community College Laredo, Texas Music Instructor 10/90 – 08/01
Vidal M. Treviño Magnet School Laredo, Texas Music Instructor / Music Consultant 10/94 – 10/95
Hinds Community College Jackson, Mississippi Music Instructor 8/89-12/89
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, Mississippi Music Instructor 8/86 – 5/90
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College GulfPort, Mississippi Music Instructor 8/86 – 5/90
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi Graduate Teaching Assistant 8/86 – 5/90
Universidad Autonoma del Noreste Torreón, México Music Instructor / Director of Fine Arts Program 8/79 – 5/83
Tecnológico de Monterrey (Laguna Campus) Torreón, México Music Instructor 8/79 – 5/81
1 / 26 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Texas A&M International University Laredo, Texas Department of Fine and Performing Arts Chairperson 08/01 – 09/05
Laredo Community College Laredo, Texas Music and Dance Department Chairperson 10/97 – 08/01
PUBLICATIONS
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Author for “Fiesta de Canciones” Primary Book (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Author for “Fiesta de Canciones” Secondary Book (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Author for “Music & ESL” Handbook (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music” Kinder Music Book (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music” First Grade Music Book (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music” Second Grade Music Book (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music” Third Grade Music Book (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music” Fourth Grade Music Book (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music” Fifth Grade Music Book (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music” Sixth Grade Music Book (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music” Seventh Grade Music Book (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music” Eight Grade Music Book (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Teacher’s Resources Masters” Grade K (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Teacher’s Resources Masters” First Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Teacher’s Resources Masters” Second Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Teacher’s Resources Masters” Third Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Teacher’s Resources Masters” Fourth Grade (2005)
2 / 26 Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Teacher’s Resources Masters” Fifth Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Teacher’s Resources Masters” Sixth Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Teacher’s Resources Masters” Seventh Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Teacher’s Resources Masters” Eight Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music & the Guitar” Grades 3-4 (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music & the Guitar” Grades 5-6 (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music & the Guitar” Grades 7-8 (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music & the Recorder” Grades 3-4 (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music & the Recorder” Grades 5-6 (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Spotlight on Music & the Recorder” Grades 7-8 (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Orff Orchestrations” First Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Orff Orchestrations” Second Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Orff Orchestrations” Third Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Orff Orchestrations” Fourth Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Orff Orchestrations” Fifth Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Orff Orchestrations” Sixth Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Orff Orchestrations” Seventh Grade (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Orff Orchestrations” Eight Grade (2005)
Hal Leonard Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin Author for “Music of Our World” Mexico (2008)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Tesoros de Lectura” Kinder Reading Book (2010)
3 / 26 Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Tesoros de Lectura” First Grade Reading Book (2010)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Tesoros de Lectura” Second Grade Reading Book (2010)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Tesoros de Lectura” Third Grade Reading Book (2010)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Tesoros de Lectura” Fourth Grade Reading Book (2010)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Tesoros de Lectura” Fifth Grade Reading Book (2010)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Coauthor for “Tesoros de Lectura” Sixth Grade Reading Book (2010)
School Education Group Columbus, Ohio Coauthor for “DLM Express” Pre-Kinder Bilingual Series (2011)
School Education Group Columbus, Ohio Coauthor for “DLM Express” Kinder Bilingual Series (2011)
McGraw-Hill Education New York, New York Coauthor for “Wonders/Maravillas” Kinder Bilingual Book (2013)
McGraw-Hill Education New York, New York Coauthor for “Wonders/Maravillas” First Grade Bilingual Book (2013)
McGraw-Hill Education New York, New York Coauthor for “Wonders/Maravillas” Second Grade Bilingual Book (2013)
McGraw-Hill Education New York, New York Coauthor for “Wonders/Maravillas” Third Grade Bilingual Book (2013)
McGraw-Hill Education New York, New York Coauthor for “Wonders/Maravillas” Fourth Grade Bilingual Book (2013)
McGraw-Hill Education New York, New York Coauthor for “Wonders/Maravillas” Fifth Grade Bilingual Book (2013)
McGraw-Hill Education New York, New York Coauthor for “Wonders/Maravillas” Sixth Grade Bilingual Book (2013)
RECORDINGS
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill/Hal-Leonard New York, New York Spanish Song Consultant/Assistant Producer “Fiesta de Canciones: Folk and Contemporary Songs” Primary K-2, 8 cd’s (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill/Hal-Leonard New York, New York Spanish Song Consultant/Assistant Producer “Fiesta de Canciones: Folk and Contemporary Songs” Intermediate 3-6, 8 cd’s (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Spanish Song Consultant/Arranger “Spotlight on Music”
4 / 26 Kindergarten, 21 cd’s (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Spanish Song Consultant/Arranger “Spotlight on Music” Grade 1, 30 cd’s (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Spanish Song Consultant/Arranger “Spotlight on Music” Grade 2, 30 cd’s (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Spanish Song Consultant/Arranger “Spotlight on Music” Grade 3, 21 cd’s (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Spanish Song Consultant/Arranger “Spotlight on Music” Grade 4, 24 cd’s (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Spanish Song Consultant/Arranger “Spotlight on Music” Grade 5, 27 cd’s (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Spanish Song Consultant/Arranger “Spotlight on Music” Grade 6, 25 cd’s (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Spanish Song Consultant/Arranger “Spotlight on Music” Grade 7, 13 cd’s (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill New York, New York Spanish Song Consultant/Arranger “Spotlight on Music” Grade 8, 30 cd’s (2005)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill/Hal-Leonard New York, New York Song Arranger and Producer for the National Math Series Pre-K, 1 cd (2010)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill/Hal-Leonard New York, New York Song Arranger and Producer for the National Math Series Kindergarten, 1 cd (2010)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill/Hal-Leonard New York, New York Song Arranger and Producer for the National Math Series First Grade, 1 cd (2010)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill/Hal-Leonard New York, New York Song Arranger and Producer for the National Math Series Second Grade, 1 cd (2010)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill/Hal-Leonard New York, New York Song Arranger and Producer for the National Math Series Third Grade, 1 cd (2010)
Macmillan/McGraw -Hill/Hal-Leonard New York, New York
5 / 26 Song Arranger and Producer for the National Math Series Fourth Grade, 1 cd (2010)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill/Hal-Leonard New York, New York Song Arranger and Producer for the National Math Series Fifth Grade, 1 cd (2010)
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill/Hal-Leonard New York, New York Song Arranger and Producer for the National Math Series Sixth Grade, 1 cd (2010)
2. Articles
“Viva el Cinco de Mayo” Lesson plan and original song. Published by the national teacher magazine Music Express (May 2006).
“Las Posadas” Lesson plan, music manuscript and student article. Published by the national teacher magazine Music Express (December 2006).
“Reach ELL Students with Additional Classroom Strategies” . Published by the National Magazine Southwestern Musician . (September 2007)
3. Book Reviews
An Introduction to Music in Early Childhood Education by Joanne Greata. New York: Thomson Delmar Learning, 2006. (Reviewed on January 2006).
4. Lectures / Conferences* (2004-2013))
Monday, January 5th, 2004 – Texas A&M International University Black Box Theater – Lecturer for an Instrument/Music Education Workshop to Laredo Independent School Music Teachers.
Thurs. February 12, 2004 –Texas Music Educator’s Association – Lecturer for a Bilingual Music Education Workshop.
Wed. February 18, 2004 – Nye Elementary – Lecture on the importance of the “Amigos Colonias Program” to the United Independent School District Board of Trustees.
Thurs. April 29, 2004 –Milton Elementary – Lecture on the importance of the bilingual music to teachers from Milton Elementary School.
Saturday, May 1, 2004 – College of Education Bilingual Conference/Texas A&M International University – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Thurs June 10th, 2004 – University of Texas Pan American– Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, June 25, 2004 – Texas A&M Chancellors Conference (Houston, Tx) – Lecture on the importance of fine arts programs in the “Colonias” of South Texas.
Monday, July 12th, 2004 – College of Education Conference/Texas A&M International University – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Monday, September 6th, 2004 – Laredo Independent School District– Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Monday, September 27h, 2004 – Texas Teachers Association Bilingual Conference in San Antonio – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
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Friday, October 8th, 2004 – San Antonio Northside School District– Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, October 15th, 2004 – Osseo School District in Minneapolis, Minnesota – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Saturday, October 16th, 2004 – San Antonio South Independent School District– Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Monday, January 3rd, 2005 – San Antonio South West School District– Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Tuesday, January 4th, 2005 – Brownsville Independent School District– Lecture and in-service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Tuesday, January 4th, 2005 – Brownsville Independent School District– Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Thursday, January 13th, 2005 – McAllen Independent School District– Lecture on recent publications and in- service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Monday, January 17th, 2005 – United Independent School District– Lecture on recent publications and in- service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2005 – Brownsville Independent School District– Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, January 21st, 2005 – Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE), San Antonio, Texas – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Saturday, January 22nd, 2005 – McAllen Independent School District– Lecture on recent publications and in-service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2005 – Zapata Independent School District– Lecture on recent publications and in-service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Thursday, January 27th, 2005 – Roma Independent School District– Lecture on recent publications and in- service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2005 – Texas A&M International University– Book Signing on recent publications.
Thursday, February 10, 2005 –Texas Music Educator’s Association (San Antonio) – Lecture on recent publications.
Tuesday, February 15th, 2005 – Rio Grande Independent School District– Lecture on recent publications and on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Monday, February 21st, 2005 – Pearsall Independent School District– Lecture on recent publications and on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2005 – Cotulla Independent School District– Lecture on recent publications and the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Monday, February 28th, 2005 – McAllen Independent School District– Lecture on recent publications and the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2005 – Donna Independent School District– Lecture on recent publications and the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2005 – Milton Elementary School – Lecture/Workshop on recent publications and the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
7 / 26 Friday, April 29th, 2005 – College of Education Bilingual Conference/Texas A&M International University – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom and on recent publications.
Saturday, June 4th, 2005 – UISD/LISD/College of Education Bilingual Conference/Texas A&M International University – Presentation of bilingual music in the classroom and on recent publications.
Tuesday, June 7th, 2005 – Tucson School District (Tucson, Arizona) – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom and on recent publications.
Wednesday, June 8th, 2005 – Phoenix School District (Phoenix, Arizona) – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom and on recent publications.
Thursday, June 30th, 2005 – Emeryville School District (Emeryville, California) – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom and on recent publications.
Thursday, July 21st, 2005 – Virginia Beach School District (Virginia Beach, Virginia) – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom and on recent publications.
Thursday, August 11th, 2005 – Midland Independent School District (Midland, Texas) – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom and on recent publications.
Thursday, October 13th, 2005 – National Association of Bilingual Educators (Corpus Christi, Texas) – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom and on recent publications.
Friday, October 21st, 2005 – Urban Music Education Conference (Corpus Christi, Texas) – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom and on recent publications.
Friday, October 28th, 2005 – Harlem School District (New York, NY) – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom and on recent publications.
Friday, January 13, 2006 –TAMIU/ Border Literacy Conference– Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Thursday/Sat, January 19-21, 2006 – Colorado Springs/Colorado Teachers Music Association– Lectures on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom, multicultural music and guitar pedagogy.
Friday/Saturday, April 28-29, 2006 – TAMIU/COED Bilingual Conference– Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Wednesday/Thursday, June 28-29, 2006 – Omaha, Nebraska– Lecture on recent publications and in-service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Thursday/Friday, August 6-7, 2006 – Alburquerque, New Mexico– Lecture on recent publications and in- service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Thursday, August 17, 2006 – United Independent School District/Laredo, Tx.– Teacher In-Service for the elementary music teachers of the district.
Monday, October 9, 2006 – New York City School District – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Saturday, October 14, 2006 – Saginaw, Michigan/Michigan Music Teachers Association– Lecture on recent publications and in-service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Thursday, February 14, 2007 – Texas Music Education Association Conference– San Antonio, Texas. Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the TMEA annual conference.
Friday, March 23, 2007 – Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queen Elementary School Systems– Lecture on “Fiesta De Canciones” bilingual music education books used and adopted in all these districts.
Friday/Saturday, March 30-31, 2007 – College of Education/TAMIU– Lecture on recent publications and in- service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the annual COED Bilingual Conference.
8 / 26 Tuesday, June 12, 2007 – Dallas, Texas– Lecture on recent publications and on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the MENC Annual Music Educator Conference.
Saturday, June 16, 2007– Flagstaff Arizona School District.– Teacher In-Service on bilingual music education publications for the elementary music teachers of the district.
Thursday, October 4, 2007 – San Antonio, Texas – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the TABE annual conference.
Saturday, October 27, 2007 – McAllen, Texas– Lecture on recent publications and in-service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the TMEA Regional Music Education Chapter.
Saturday, November 3, 2007 – Arkansas Music Education Association Conference– Little Rock, Arkansas. Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the AMEA annual conference.
Monday, November 12, 2007 – Washington, DC.– Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the Montgomery County School District.
Saturday, November 16, 2007 – Virginia Music Education Association Conference– Norfolk, Virginia. Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the VMEA annual conference.
Saturday, December 1, 2007 – Laredo, Texas– Lecture on recent publications and in-service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the UISD Elementary Music Teachers.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 – Texas Music Education Association Regional Chapter– South Padre Island, Texas. Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the TMEA annual Regional Chapter.
Thursday, February 7, 2008 – Texas Music Education Association Conference– San Antonio, Texas. Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the MENC National Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Friday, June 13, 2008 – Phoenix, Arizona– Lecture on “Fiesta De Canciones” bilingual music education books used and adopted in all districts of Phoenix, Arizona.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008– Orlando, Florida.– Teacher In-Service on bilingual music education own publications for the elementary music teachers of Orlando, Florida.
Friday, June 30, 2008 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania– Lecture on “Fiesta De Canciones” bilingual music education own books used and adopted in all school districts of Philadelphia.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 – Scottdale, Arizona– Lecture on “Fiesta De Canciones” bilingual music education own books used and adopted in all districts of Scottdale, Arizona.
Friday, August 15, 2008 – College of Education/TAMIU– Lecture on recent publications and in-service on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the annual COED Bilingual Conference.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 – Arlington, Texas – Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom for the TABE annual conference. Friday, January 23, 2009 – Oregon Music Education Association Conference– Salem, Oregon. Lecture on publications regarding the importance of bilingual music and ELL strategies in the classroom for the TMEA annual Regional Chapter.
Thursday, February 5, 2009 – Pennsylvania Music Education Association Conference– Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, February 27, 2009 – Maryland Music Education Association Conference– Baltimore, Maryland. Lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
9 / 26 Saturday, March 14, 2009 – NYU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Center. New York, NY– Lecture on “Fiesta De Canciones” own bilingual music education books used and adopted in all New York school districts.
Saturday, March 28, 2009 – University of Texas at El Paso College of Education. El Paso, Texas– Lecture on “Fiesta De Canciones” own bilingual music education books and importance of music for the ELL and ESL early childhood and elementary schools.
Tuesday, April 15, 2009– Laredo Independent School District- Laredo, Texas. Guest speaker a dinner in-service for all bilingual educators at El Pescador Restaurant.
Friday, May 22, 2009– Laredo Independent School District- Laredo, Texas. Guest speaker for a special graduation at Santo Niño Elementary School.
Friday, May 29, 2009– Texas A&M International University- Laredo, Texas. Presented workshop for students on the Alternate Certification Program.
Friday, October 16, 2009 – Texas Association of Bilingual Education Conference– Houston, Texas. Lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom
Tuesday, December 15, 2009– Laredo Development Foundation- Laredo, Texas. Guest speaker for a special graduation at La Roca Restaurant.
Thursday, December 17, 2009– United Independent School District- Laredo, Texas. Guest speaker for Career Day at United South High School.
Thursday, April 15, 2010 – Laredo Independent School District- Laredo, Texas. Guest speaker for a special graduation at Finley Elementary School.
Saturday, April 24, 2010 – Mary Help of Christians School- Laredo, Texas. Guest speaker for a recognition ceremony.
Friday, May 22, 2009– Laredo Independent School District- Laredo, Texas. Guest speaker for a special graduation at Santo Niño Elementary School.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 – DLM Summer Institute– Austin, Texas. Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, February 27, 2009 – Socorro ISD– El Paso, Texas. Lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Saturday, March 14, 2010 – Houston Independent School District– Houston, Texas. Lecture on “Fiesta De Canciones” own bilingual music education books.
Thursday, October 28, 2010– Texas Association of Bilingual Education Conference– El Paso, Texas. Lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom. Thursday, January 13, 2011 – Presented a lecture on own bilingual publications to the TAMIU College of Education Bilingual Conference.
Friday, February 4, 2011 – Presented a lecture on own bilingual publications to the Arizona Music Educators Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
10/ 26 Thursday, February 17, 2011– National Association of Bilingual Education Conference– New Orleans, Louisiana. Lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, March 25, 2011– BEEMS Conference-University of Texas at El Paso. Featured Speaker on own bilingual publications.
Saturday, April 30, 2011 – Mary of Help of Christian School– Laredo, Texas. Lecture on the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, May 12, 2011 – Santo Nino Elementary– Laredo, Texas. Guest Speaker for the Kinder Graduation Class.
Friday, June 2, 2011 – Socorro ISD– El Paso, Texas. Lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011-Washington, DC- Lecture on adopted publications to the Capitol Heights School District.
Thursday, June 30, 2011– California Association of Bilingual Education Conference– Sacramento, California. Lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Thursday, October 20, 2011– Texas Association of Bilingual Education Conference– McAllen, Texas. Lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Saturday, January 28, 2012– University of Texas at El Paso BEEMS Conference– El Paso, Texas. Presented a lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, February 3, 2012– Arizona Music Educator’s Conference– Phoenix, Arizona. Presented a lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, February 17, 2012– National Association of Bilingual Educator’s Conference– Dallas, Texas. Presented a lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, March 9, 2012– California Association of Bilingual Educator’s Conference– Sacramento, California. Presented a lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012– Chicago Association of Bilingual Educator’s In-Service– Chicago, Illinois. Presented a lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Monday, June 4, 2012– ROTA International Organization– Doha, Qatar. Presented and trained bilingual educators from all over the world with bilingual music activities from own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom. (Part One)
Tuesday, June 5, 2012– Texas A&M University at Doha– Doha, Qatar. Presented a lecture on “World’s Music” and performed for the Fine and Performing Arts “World Music Class” during its Summer Session I.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012– “Best Buddies”/Qatar Foundation Special Education Centers at Doha– Doha, Qatar. Presented a lecture and performed for children with Down Syndrome.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012– ROTA International Organization– Doha, Qatar. Presented and trained bilingual educators from all over the world with bilingual music activities from own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom. (Part Two)
Friday, June 29, 2012– California Association of Bilingual Educator’s Two-Way Summer Conference– Newport Beach, California. Presented a lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, July 13, 2012– School Education Group–MacMillan/McGraw-Hill - New York, NY. Presented a proposal to the School Education Board for a possible publishing commission as co- author for an upcoming National Reading Series which will be launched in 2013.
Friday, October 19, 2012– La Joya Independent School District– San Diego, California. Presented a lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, October 26, 2012– Texas Association of Bilingual Educator’s Conference– San Antonio, Texas. Presented a lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Thursday, November 8, 2012– “La Cosecha” International Bilingual Conference– Santa Fe, New Mexico. Presented a lecture on own recent publications regarding the importance of bilingual music in the classroom.
Friday, November 18, 2011-La Cosecha Bilingual Conference- Albuquerque, New, Mexico- Lecture on ESL and ELL own bilingual publications.
Saturday, March 2, 2013 – University of Texas at El Paso College of Education. El Paso, Texas– Lecture on own bilingual music education books and importance of music for the ELL and ESL early childhood and elementary schools for the annual BEEMS Bilingual Conference.
Thursday, March 7th, 2013 – Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida– Lecture on own bilingual music education books and importance of music for the ELL and ESL early childhood and elementary schools for the annual NABE National Bilingual Conference.
Friday, March 7th, 2013 – Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida– Lecture on own bilingual music education books and importance of music for the ELL and ESL early childhood and elementary schools for the annual NABE National Bilingual Conference.
Saturday, March 9th, 2013 – Boston, Massachusetts– Lecture on own bilingual music education books and importance of music for the ELL and ESL early childhood and elementary schools for the annual MABE Massachusetts Bilingual Conference.
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013– Laredo Independent School District- Laredo, Texas. Music and Guest speaker for the week of the young child at McDonald Elementary School.
Thursday, April 18th, 2013– United Independent School District- Laredo, Texas. Music and Guest speaker for the week of the young child at DD Hachar Elementary School.
Wednesday, May 21st, 2013– Laredo Independent School District- Laredo, Texas. Guest speaker for the Kinder graduation at Santo Niño Elementary School.
12/ 26 Friday, June 21st, 2013 – San Diego, California– Lecture on own bilingual music education books and importance of music for the ELL and ESL early childhood and elementary schools for the annual CABE International Bilingual Conference.
July 7th-20th , 2013 – Madrid, Spain– Guest faculty assigned for the International Music Festival “Chamber Arts Madrid 2013” at the cities of Madrid and Barajas, Spain .
Friday, October 11, 2013 – Houston, Texas– Lecture on own bilingual music education books and importance of music for the ELL and ESL early childhood and elementary schools for the annual TABE Bilingual Conference.
Saturday, October 12, 2013 – Houston, Texas– Guest Speaker for the Breakfast Closing Ceremonies at the annual TABE Bilingual Conference.
Friday, November 8th, 2013 – Albuquerque, New Mexico– Lecture on own bilingual music education books and importance of music for the ELL and ESL early childhood and elementary schools for the annual “La Cosecha” International Bilingual Conference.
4. Solo Performances/Performance Related Acitivities** (2004-2013)
Sat. Jan. 31, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Popeyes Jamboozie Mardi Gras sponsored by the Streets of Laredo Urban Mall Association.
Fri. Feb. 06, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the WBCA Kickoff Concert (TAMIU Twilight Pops Concert).
Wed. Feb. 18, 2004 – Directed and performed with guitar students from Salvador Garcia Middle School at Nye Elementary School for a Board School Meeting.
Thurs. Feb. 19, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the WBCA Señor Internacional Event.
Fri. Feb. 20, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Caballeros de Martha Washington Cocktail Party.
Thurs. Mar. 04, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Annual Chancellor’s Meeting.
Fri. Mar. 05, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for Chancellor’s Annual Dinner Banquet.
Thurs. Mar. 11, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the International Bank of Commerce Lago del Rio for the TAMIU Western Hemispheric Trade Center Speaker Series Dinner.
Fri. Apr. 02, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Latin American Week held on-campus.
Tues. Apr. 06, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble in McAllen, Texas as guests in the McAllen Symphonic Orchestra Concert.
Fri. Apr. 16, 2004 – Directed and performed with guitar students from Salvador Garcia Middle School at Laredo Community College South Campus.
Sat. Apr. 17, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Bazaar de la Villa Antigua.
13/ 26 Sat. May 01, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Laredo Medical Center Blood Drive.
Wed. May 05, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for a Fundraiser Dinner held by Casa Misericordia.
Mon. May 06, 2004 – Performed at a special Mother’s Day Celebration at the Senior Citizen Home.
Thurs. May 13, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Laredo Junior Achievement Dinner.
Fri. May 14, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
Fri. May 15, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Laredo Manufacturer’s Association 20th Anniversary Dinner.
Sun. May 16, 2004 – Performed with the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra as Guitar Soloist.
Wed. May 19, 2004 – Directed and performed with the guitar students from Salvador Garcia Middle School at their end of the year program.
Tues. May 25, 2004 – Directed and performed with the guitar students from Los Obispos Middle School at their end of the year program.
Fri. Aug. 13, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the TAMIU Hooding Ceremony.
Fri. Sept. 03, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the United Way Breakfast.
Thurs. Sept. 23, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the Western Hemispheric Trade Center.
Tues. Sept. 28, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Paul Harris Award Dinner.
Tues. Oct. 05, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Red Mass at St. Augustine Ball Room.
Sat. Oct. 09, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the dedication of Bonnie L. Garcia Elementary School.
Thurs. Nov. 11, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for an event held by the Laredo Medical Center.
Sat. Nov. 20, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at Encinal for the “Tamalada” event.
Tues. Nov. 30, 2004 – Directed and performed with guitar, voice, and ballet folkloriko students from Bonnie L. Garcia Elementary School for the Chancellor’s Meeting.
Sun. Dec. 05, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the United High School Madrigal Dinner.
Sat. Dec. 11, 2004 - Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University for the DAR Women’s Group December Reunion.
Sat. Dec. 11, 2004 – Organized, directed, and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble a Christmas Special “Guitarras de Navidad.”
Sat. Dec. 11, 2004 – Performed with the Texas A&M International University Symphonic Wind Ensemble for a Christmas Special “Guitarras de Navidad” Concert.
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Thurs. Dec. 16, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
Fri. Dec. 17, 2004 - Directed the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Arts and Sciences Hooding Ceremony.
Mon. Dec. 22, 2004 – Performed as a classical guitar soloist for the KVTV Christmas Program.
Mon. Dec. 22, 2004 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the KVTV Christmas Program.
Sat. Jan. 29, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Jamboozie Mardi Gras sponsored by the Streets of Laredo Urban Mall Association.
Fri. Feb. 04, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the WBCA Kickoff Concert (TAMIU Twilight Pops Concert).
Thurs. Feb. 19, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the WBCA Señor Internacional Event.
Fri. Feb. 18, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Caballeros de Martha Washington Cocktail Party.
Tues. Mar. 29, 2005 – Performed a faculty recital with Ms. Sylvia Hazlerig, Ms. Jennifer Clark at the Fine and Performing Arts Black Box Theatre.
Sat. Apr. 16, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the inaugural dedication of the new Science building.
Thurs. April 21, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the TAMIU Western Hemispheric Trade Center Speaker Series Dinner.
Thurs. Apr. 28, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble Human Resources State Conference at the La Posada Hotel.
Thurs. May. 12, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Webb County Heritage Foundation at the Laredo National Bank.
Friday. May 13, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
Friday. May 13, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Arts and Sciences Hooding Ceremony.
Sat. June 4, 2005 – Performed ESL bilingual music songs at the UISD/LISD/TAMIU Bilingual Conference.
Thurs. June 16, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the 2005 Distinguished Business Awards at the Laredo Country Club.
Mon. June 20, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the USA Texas Pageant Dinner.
Tues. June 21, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Texas Health Conference at the Laredo Heritage House.
Sat. June 25, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Hecho en Encinal” at Encinal, Texas.
Sat. June 26, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for Sisters of Mercy at the La Posada San Agustin Ballroom.
Friday, July 15, 2005 – Performed for the Senior Citizen’s Home.
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Friday, July 29, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at Doctor’s Hospital of Laredo.
Thurs. Oct. 06, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Red Mass at St. Augustine Ball Room.
Thurs. Oct. 13, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Webb County Historical Society.
Thurs. Oct. 27, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the KLRN annual fundraiser at the La Posada Hotel.
Wed. Nov. 02, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Convention and Visitors Bureau at the Laredo Center for the Arts.
Wed. Nov. 09, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the WBCA Poster unveiling.
Wed. Nov. 02, 2005 – Performed for a Veteran’s Program at Santos Benavides Elementary School.
Sat. Nov. 19, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at Encinal for the “Hecho en Encinal” Association.
Friday, Nov. 25, 2005 - Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University for the Society of Martha Washington.
Sat. Dec. 03, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the United High School Madrigal Dinner.
Sun. Dec. 04, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the United High School Madrigal Dinner.
Wed. Dec. 07, 2005 – Organized, directed, and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble a Christmas Special “Guitarras de Navidad.
Thur. Dec. 08, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Laredo Medical Center Volunteer’s Christmas reunion.
Sat. Dec. 10, 2005 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Laredo Masonic Lodge.
Sat. Dec. 11, 2005 – Performed with the Texas A&M International University Symphonic Wind Ensemble for a Christmas Special “Guitarras de Navidad” Concert.
Fri. Dec. 16, 2005 - Directed the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Arts and Sciences Hooding Ceremony.
Fri. Dec. 16, 2005 - Directed the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
Wed. Dec. 21, 2005 – Performed as a classical guitar soloist for the KVTV Christmas Program.
Fri. Jan. 13, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Border Literacy Conference.
Sat. Jan. 28, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Jamboozie Mardi Gras sponsored by the Streets of Laredo Urban Mall Association
Wed. Feb. 22, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Boy’s Scouts of America at United Day School.
16/ 26 Sat. Mar. 26, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the TAMIU Spring Fling at the University Village.
Thur. Mar. 30, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the dedication of the new UTSA Hachar Building.
Thurs. Apr. 5, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the IBOC Lago del Rio.
Sat. Apr. 15, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Laredo Bucks Hockey Game at the Laredo Entertainment Center.
Fri. Apr. 13, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the International Guitar Night Concert.
Fri. Apr. 22, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Reichmann Petroleum Company.
Fri. Apr. 28, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the International Hispanic Network Conference.
Wed. Feb. 22, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Boy’s Scouts of America at United Day School.
Sat. Mar. 26, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the TAMIU Spring Fling at the University Village.
Thur. Mar. 30, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the dedication of the new UTSA Hachar Building.
Thurs. Apr. 5, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the IBOC Lago del Rio.
Sat. Apr. 15, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Laredo Bucks Hockey Game at the Laredo Entertainment Center.
Fri. Apr. 13, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the International Guitar Night Concert.
Fri. Apr. 22, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Reichmann Petroleum Company.
Fri. Apr. 28, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the International Hispanic Network Conference.
Thurs. May. 7, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for Junior Achievement at the Laredo Country Club.
Friday. May 12, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
Monday. May 15, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Kiwanis Club of Laredo at the Laredo Civic Center Ballroom.
Thursday. May 18, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Laredo Medical Center.
Tuesday. May 30, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for Doctor’s Hospital.
Tuesday. June 6, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for Lamar Bruni Vergara Center.
17/ 26 Saturday. June 10, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at San Agustin High School.
Friday. June 23, 2006 – Performed as soloist to the children of the Laredo Montessory School at the Laredo Country Club.
Thursday. July 20, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Women’s Center.
Friday. August 1, 2006 – Performed at the Fine and Performing Arts Chamber Recital.
Monday. Sept. 18, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the White Mass at St. Augustine Ball Room.
Thurs. Sept. 21, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for LDF/LMA Symposium.
Tuesday. Oct. 3, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Red Mass at St. Augustine Ball Room.
Thurs. Oct. 19, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the KLRN annual fundraiser at the La Posada Hotel.
Friday. Oct. 20, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Border Patrol.
Friday. Oct. 27, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Laredo Center for the Arts.
Sat. Nov. 18, 2006 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at Encinal for the “Hecho en Encinal” Association.
Wed. Dec. 07, 2006 – Organized, directed, and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the annual Christmas Concert “Guitarras de Navidad.”
Fri. Dec. 16, 2006 - Directed the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
Fri. Feb. 26, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for WBCA “Caballeros de la Repubica”.
Fri. Mar. 2, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the TAMIU “Encanto Español”.
Sat. Mar. 3, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the TAMIU “Encanto Español”.
Wed. Apr. 11, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the TAMIU Reception for Dr. Nicholas Cavelar.
Sun. Apr. 14, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the International Guitar Night Concert.
Thurs. Apr. 19, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Reichmann Petroleum Company.
Fri. Apr. 27, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the International Hispanic Network Conference.
Fri. May 11, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
18/ 26 Fri. May 18, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Kiwanis Club of Laredo at the Laredo Civic Center Ballroom.
Sat. June 23, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the new HEB Plus.
Sat. Sept. 1, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the 100 year anniversary of Sacred Heart Children Home.
Sat. Sept. 15, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Dieciseis de Septiembre” Celebration at the San Agustin Plaza.
Sat. Sept. 22, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Laredo Country Club.
Thurs. Oct. 2, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Annual Red Mass Reception at the San Agustine Ballroom.
Wed. Oct. 17, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Annual White Mass Reception at the San Agustine Ballroom.
Friday. Oct. 19, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the TAMIU “Club de Español” at Casa Ortiz.
Thurs. Oct 25, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Annual KLRN Wine Tasting Reception at the San Agustine Ballroom.
Sat. Nov. 17, 2007 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the annual “Tamalada” for the “Hecho en Encinal” Association.
Fri. Dec. 07, 2007 – Organized, directed, and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the annual Christmas Concert “Guitarras de Navidad.”
Wed. Dec. 12, 2007 - Directed the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
Fri. Jan. 28, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the IGNC International Council.
Fri. Feb. 22, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for WBCA “Caballeros de la Repubica”.
Fri. Feb. 22, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the 2008 Spring Music Concert in conjuction with the TAMIU Symphonic Band.
Fri. Mar. 7, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the TAMIU “Encanto Español”.
Sat. Mar. 8, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the TAMIU “Encanto Español”.
Thu. Apr. 3, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the IBC “Lago Del Rio”.
Fri. Apr. 4, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the annual “Spanish Poetry” event.
Fri. Apr. 18, 2008 – Performed as a soloist at the Cathedral of San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Fri. May. 2, 2008– Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the International Guitar Night Concert.
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Fri. May 16, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
Tue. May 20, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for Santo Niño Elementary School (LISD).
Sat. June 28, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the La Posada Zaragoza Room.
Thu. Aug. 27, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the Embassy Suites.
Mon. Sept. 15, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Dieciseis de Septiembre” Celebration at the San Agustin Plaza.
Wed. Sept. 17, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at TAMIU Student Center.
Tue. Oct. 7, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Annual Red Mass Reception at the San Agustine Ballroom.
Tue. Oct. 28, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Annual White Mass Reception at the San Agustine Ballroom.
Thurs. Nov 6, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Annual KLRN Wine Tasting Reception at the San Agustine Ballroom.
Thu. Dec. 4, 2008 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the “Luncheon Club” at the Laredo Country Club.
Fri. Dec. 07, 2007 – Organized, directed, and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the annual Christmas Concert “Guitarras de Navidad.”
Fri. Dec. 12, 2008 - Directed the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
Fri. Dec. 12, 2008 - Directed the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Arts and Sciences Hooding Ceremony reception.
Thu. Feb. 23, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the opening of the concert with international music group “Del Castillo” at the Laredo Entertainment Center.
Thu. Mar. 6, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Encanto Español”.
Thu. Mar. 6, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Encanto Español”.
Thu. Apr. 23, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for a conference at the TAMIU Student Center.
Sat. Apr. 25, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at Mary Help of Christians School.
Wed. Apr. 29, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the United Way at the Embassy Suites.
20/ 26 Fri. May. 1, 2009– Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the International Guitar Concert.
Wed. May 6, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
Thu. May 7, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Arts and Sciences Hooding Ceremony.
Fri. May 22, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Avance” at the First United Church.
Thu. Sept. 10, 2009 – Performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for KLRN “Wine Tasting” at La Posada Hotel.
Fri. Sept. 11, 2009 – Performed at the annual International Chamber Music Recital at the TAMIU Recital Hall.
Tue. Sept. 15, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Dieciseis de Septiembre” Celebration at the San Agustin Plaza.
Mon. Sept. 21, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the “Rising Scholars” at the TAMIU Student Center.
Tue. Oct. 6, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Annual Red Mass Reception at the San Agustine Ballroom.
Wed. Oct. 28, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for a conference at the Embassy Suites.
Fri. Nov 13, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Annual A&M “Pathway to Doctorate” Conference at the TAMIU Student Center .
Fri. Dec. 07, 2009 – Organized, directed, and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the annual Christmas Concert “Guitarras de Navidad.”
Thu. Feb. 25, 2010 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the international “Rueda De Negocios” at Texas A&M International University.
Sat. Mar. 6, 2010 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Encanto Español”.
Thu. Mar. 13, 2010 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for a community event at Casa Blanca Ballroom .
Thu. Mar. 25, 2010 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for a reception at Laredo Medical Center.
Sat. Apr. 24, 2010– Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the International Guitar Concert.
Sat. May 8, 2010 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at Harmony Science School of Laredo.
21/ 26 Mon. May 17, 2010 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Leadership Texas reception.
Thu. May 20, 2010 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Catholic Services” at the Laredo Country Club.
Tue. Sept. 15, 2009 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Dieciseis de Septiembre” Celebration at the San Agustin Plaza.
Thu. Sept. 17, 2010– Performed at the annual International Chamber Music Recital at the TAMIU Recital Hall.
Thu. Sept. 23, 2010 – Performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for KLRN “Wine Tasting” at La Posada Hotel.
Thu. Sept. 30, 2010 – Performed as special guest for the “Cuarteto de Bellas Artes” at the TAMIU Recital Hall.
Mon. Sept. 25, 2010 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the “Rising Scholars” reception at the TAMIU Student Center.
Wed. Sept. 27, 2010 – Performed at a reception honoring Mr. Richard Raymond at El Pescador Reception Hall.
Wed. Nov. 17, 2010 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for a reception at the TAMIU Student Success Center.
Thu. Dec. 02, 2010 – Organized, directed, and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the annual Christmas Concert “Guitarras de Navidad.”
Thu. Dec. 9, 2010 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble College of Education hooding ceremony.
Thu. Dec. 9, 2010 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble College for a Christmas reception for Iglesia Vida of Laredo.
Sat. April 2, 2011 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Encanto Español”.
Friday. April. 5, 2011– Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the International Guitar Concert.
Saturday, April 6, 2011 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at a luncheon for the Retired Teacher Local Organization at TAMIU.
Thursday May 12, 2011 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Catholic Services” at the Laredo Country Club.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at a Alma Pierce special reception.
Saturday, May 28, 2011 – Performed as a guest for St. Jude Catholic Church
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Dieciseis de Septiembre” Celebration at the San Agustin Plaza.
22/ 26 Thursday, October 6, 2011– Performed at the annual Domestic Violence Conference at the TAMIU Student Center Ballroom.
Thursday. Dec. 01, 2011 – Organized, directed, and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the annual Christmas Concert “Guitarras de Navidad.”
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011- Performed with the TAMIU Guitar Ensemble for the Pan American Round Table.
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2011 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble College of Education Hooding Ceremony. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the “Grants Gala” at the Texas A&M International University Student Center Ballroom.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 – Performed at the Newman’s Mass at the Texas A&M International University Recital Hall.
Mon. May 17, 2010 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at a special IBC Dinner Award Ceremony at the IBC Bank Ballroom on Jacaman Road.
Friday, March 2, 2012 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for a Gala Faculty Dinner at the ACDEF Dance Conference at the Texas A&M International University Watson Gallery.
Saturday, March 31, 2012 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Encanto Espanol” at the Fine and Performing Arts Theatre.
Thursday, April 26, 2012– Produced, directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the “International Guitar Concert”.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 – Performed published bilingual songs at McDonald Elementary School in celebration of “El Dia del Nino”.
Thursday, May 3, 2012 – Performed published bilingual songs at Farias Elementary School in celebration of “El Dia del Nino”.
Friday, May 11, 2012 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
Thursday, May 17, 2012 – Guest Speaker for the Kinder Graduation ceremony at Santo Nino Elementary School.
Thursday, May 17, 2012 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Catholic Services” at the Laredo Country Club.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the Harmony School of Science Fair.
Friday, September 7, 2012 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for “Catholic Services” at the Laredo Gallery 201.
Thursday, October 4, 2012 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the “Domestic Violence Conference” at the TAMIU Student Center Ballroom.
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Friday, November 30, 2012 – Produced, directed, and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the annual Christmas Concert “Guitarras de Navidad” at the FPA Recital Hall.
Friday, December 18, 2012 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble College of Education Hooding Ceremony.
Friday, March 1st, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the “International Guitar Competition” at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Friday, April, 19th, 2013 – Organized, directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the “International Guitar Concert” at Texas A@M International University.
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the “Secretary’s Luncheon” at the Laredo Country Club.
Friday, May 3rd, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the UT Health Science Center Conference at Texas A@M International University.
Thursday, May 9th, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the Catholic Services Fundraiser Dinner at the International Bank of Commerce. Thursday, May 16th, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education hooding ceremony.
Thursday, July 11th, 2013 – Organized, directed and performed a special guitar ensemble made of formers and currents music majors from Texas A&M International University at the “Centro Romantico del Patrimonio Nacional” at the city of Madrid, Spain.
Friday, July 12th, 2013 – Organized, directed and performed a special guitar ensemble made of formers and currents music majors from Texas A&M International University at the “Teatro Ateneo” at the city of Madrid, Spain.
Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 – Organized, directed and performed a special guitar ensemble made of formers and currents music majors from Texas A&M International University at the “Teatro Ateneo Primero de Mayo” at the city of Madrid, Spain.
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 – Organized, directed and performed a special guitar ensemble made of formers and currents music majors from Texas A&M International University at the “Centro Cultural Barajas” at the city of Barajas, Spain.
Thursday, July 18th, 2013 – Organized, directed and performed a special guitar ensemble made of formers and currents music majors from Texas A&M International University at the “Catedral Barajas” at the city of Barajas, Spain.
Thursday, August 22, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble at the Instituto Cultural Mexicano.
Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the KLRN Wine Tasting Fundraiser at the International Bank of Commerce.
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Friday, September 13th, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the “Dieciseis de Septiembre” Celebrations at San Agustin Plaza.
Saturday, September 21st, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the “Sisters of Mercy” Dinner at La Posada Hotel.
Friday, November 22nd, 2013 – Organized, directed, and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the annual Christmas Concert “Guitarras de Navidad.”
Saturday, November 30th, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the “Bel’s Dancing Studio” Dinner at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the “Pan-American Round Table” Christmas Dinner at the International Bank of Commerce.
Thursday, December 12th, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the College of Education hooding ceremony.
Thursday, December 12th, 2013 – Directed and performed with the Texas A&M International University Classical Guitar Ensemble for the “Children’s Advocacy Center” Christmas Fundraiser.
SELECTED HONORS, AND AWARDS*
2013 Appointed “Faculty Guest” at the International Music Festival “Chamber Art 2103” at the cities of Madrid and Barajas, in Spain.
2012 Invited by the “Qatar Foundation” to present lectures and clinics at the city of Doha, Qatar in the Middle East.
2011 Nominated and selected the “Scholar of the Year” by the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M International University.
2011 Nominated and selected the “Teacher of the Year” by the Education Club from the College of Education at Texas A&M International University.
2007 Nominated and selected the “Teacher of the Year” by the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M International University.
2007 Nominated and inducted into the “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers”.
2006 Nominated and inducted into the “Who’s Who in America”, by Marquis Publication Board.
2006 Nominated for the “Scholar of the Year” award at Texas A&M International University.
2004 Nominated for the “Scholar of the Year” award at Texas A&M International University.
2004 Nominated and inducted into the “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers”
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2003 Received an award for the research contribution to the Texas A&M “Colonias” Program.
2003 Received the 21st Century Community Learning Center award for the contribution to the “Colonias After School” Program.
2001 Recorded two original guitar compositions for PBS.
2001 Youth Parade Grand Marshall for 104th Annual Washington’s Birthday Celebration.
1998 Laredo Community College “Presidential Award.”
1997 “Heritage Award” for the preservation of Folklore, Customs, and Traditions.
1995 Special proclamation by former Texas Governor Ann Richards.
1995 Special proclamation by Sate Representative Dr. Henry Cuellar.
1994 The NISOD “Teaching Excellence Award,” sponsored by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development.
1994 “Literacy Star Award,” sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America.
1993 “Literacy Star Award,” sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America.
1993 “Good Neighbor” Award.
1992 “Tephsichorean” Award.
1992 Performed at the White House in Washington, DC.
1987 Performed at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
1983 First place in National Competition of traditional guitar ensembles in Puebla, México.
1982 First place in National Competition of traditional guitar ensembles in Puebla, México.
*O ther awards not included on the list above are available by request.
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