COLE VAKASSIAN

 
 
13 HAVILAND ST 
BOSTON, MA 02115 
(707) 540-2282 
CVAKASSIAN@BERKLEE.EDU 
COLE.VAKASSIAN@GMAIL.COM 

EXPERIENCE 

Summer Repertory Theatre Festival​ — Pit Musician 

JUNE 2019 - PRESENT 

Responsible for learning, practicing, and performing pieces of music for the 
purpose of accompanying and enhancing live musical theatre performances. The 
season featured three different musical shows in constant rotation throughout 
the summer. 

Nueva School for the Arts​ — Music Director 

September 2018 - March 2019 

Responsible for the organization and composition of original music to be 

recorded and/or performed live at multiple Nueva theatre productions. Lead the 
musicians in composing and digitally producing original orchestral music for 
the production of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”. 

Windsor High School Music Department​ — Student Educator 

November 2017 - June 2019 

Student leader of the WHS Drum Line, Band, and String Orchestra. Heavily 
assisted the music director in the music education process. Personally 
lead/conducted numerous ensemble rehearsals and performances, and frequently 
led lessons during class time. 

EDUCATION 

Windsor High School, California​ — Diploma 

August 2016 - June 2019, Windsor, California 

Member of the graduating class of 2019 with a GPA of 4.3 and recognized for 
Academic Excellence. Also graduated with the California Golden State Seal Merit 
Diploma. Enrolled in numerous Honors level History, Science, Econ, and 
Government courses. 

AWARDS 
Recipient of the WHS Drum Major Award - 2018, 2019 

Recipient of the WHS Music Department Superintendent Award - 2019 

 
SKILLS 

Music Theory 
Received the maximum score on the AP Music Theory test (5). 

Digital Music Software 

Proficient in Finale, MuseScore, GarageBand, Audacity, and Logic Pro X. 

Other Software 
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office, Google “G-Suite”, Adobe Photoshop, 
and Adobe After Effects, and Final Cut Pro. 

References Available Upon Request