Trisha Bacalso

trishabacalso5@gmail.com

Objective
To obtain a music teaching position with an opportunity to create a positive learning
environment which will enable students to reach their full musical potential.

Education
The University of Arizona , Tucson AZ Expected: May 2019
Bachelor of Music in Music Education ; GPA: 3.9
Awards and recognition: Medici Scholarship (2017), Dean’s list
with Distinction (2015-2018), College of Fine Arts Highest
Academic Distinction (2015-2018)

Teaching Experience
Esperero Canyon Middle School, Tucson AZ 2018
Student Teacher
● Taught, conducted, and rehearsed the beginning, intermediate,
7th grade, 8th grade, and jazz bands.
● Conducted and rehearsed the Catalina Foothills district-wide
middle school honor band.
University of Arizona , Tucson AZ 2018
Conductor
● Conducted and rehearsed the UA Symphonic Band.
University of Arizona Outreach Band, Tucson AZ 2018
Student Staff Teacher/Conductor
● Coached the clarinet section on developing correct fundamental
techniques and musicality.
● Conducted and rehearsed the ensemble for one semester.
Cholla High School, Tucson AZ 2018
Woodwind Staff
● Provided musical and marching instruction during rehearsals,
football games, and music festivals for the Cholla Charger
Marching Band.
Tucson Summer Music , Tucson AZ 2017-2018
Private Lesson Teacher
● Taught individual applied lessons to young students enrolled in
the summer program.

Service
Tau Beta Sigma , Tucson AZ 2018
Vice President of Service
● Planned, organized, and executed community service events for
the UA bands program and the Tucson community.