Trisha Bacalso

trishabacalso5@gmail.com

Education
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Degrees/Institutions
● The University of Arizona​, Tucson AZ Expected: 2019
Bachelor of Music in Music Education​; GPA: 3.9
Senior Honors Thesis: ​Music Advocacy Through Community Engagement

Principal Teachers
● Dr. Jackie Glazier 2016-present
Assistant Professor of Clarinet, University of Arizona

Academic Honors and Scholarships

● Dean’s List with Distinction 2015-present
● Wildcat Excellence Award 2015-2019
● College of Fine Arts Highest Academic Distinction 2015-2018
● Medici Scholar Award 2017
● Pride of Arizona Scholarship 2016

Teaching Positions
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Esperero Canyon Middle School, ​Tucson AZ Spring 2018

Student Teacher
● Responsible for teaching the beginning, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th
grade, and jazz bands.
● Conducting and rehearsing the Catalina Foothills district-wide
middle school honor band.

Private Lesson Teacher, ​Tucson AZ 2018

● Taught individual applied lessons to middle school and high
school students throughout the Tucson Community.

University of Arizona Outreach Band, ​Tucson AZ Spring 2018

Conductor and Clarinet Section Coach
● Conducted a portion of rehearsals for the University of Arizona
Outreach Honor Band.
● Coached the clarinet section on developing correct fundamental
techniques and musicality.
 University of Arizona Outreach Band, ​Tucson AZ Fall 2018
Clarinet Section Coach
● Coached the clarinet section on developing correct fundamental
techniques and musicality.

Cholla High School, ​Tucson AZ Fall 2018

Woodwind Coach
● Assisted with marching rehearsals, football games, and festivals
for the Cholla Charger Marching Band.
● Coached the marching band on proper marching technique.

Tucson Summer Music, ​Tucson AZ Summer 2017 and 2018

Private Lesson Teacher
● Taught individual applied lessons to young students enrolled in
the summer program.

Sunnyside High School, ​Tucson AZ Summer 2017

Woodwind Coach
● Led sectionals for the clarinet section of the Pride of Sunnyside
Marching Band.
● Conducted music rehearsals for all woodwinds during band camp
rehearsals.

Performance Experience
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Masterclasses
● Wonkak Kim 2018
Assistant Professor of Clarinet, University of Oregon
● Jackie McIlwain 2018
Assistant Professor of Clarinet, University of Southern Mississippi
● Mitchell Estrin 2018
Professor of Clarinet, University of Florida
● Wesley Ferreira 2018
Associate Professor of Clarinet, Colorado State University
● Jeff O’Flynn 2018
Assistant Professor of Clarinet, Utah Valley University
● Ted Oien 2017
Former Principal Clarinet, Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Lessons
● Joshua Gardner 2018
Associate Professor of Clarinet, Arizona State University
● Jackie McIlwain 2018
Assistant Professor of Clarinet, University of Southern Mississippi
● Phillip O. Paglialonga 2018
 Associate Professor of Clarinet, University of North Texas
● Kimberly Cole Luevano 2018
Associate Professor of Clarinet, University of North Texas
● Jana Starling 2018
Associate Professor of Clarinet, Western University
● Deborah Bish 2018
Associate Professor of Clarinet, Florida State University
● Philippe Cuper 2017
Principal Clarinet, Opera National de Paris
● Robert Spring 2017
Professor of Clarinet, Arizona State University
● Eddy Vanoosthuyse 2017
Principal Clarinet, Brussels Philharmonic

Large Ensemble Experience

● University of Arizona Wind Ensemble 2016-2018
● Arizona Symphony Orchestra, ​Substitute Principal Clarinet 2018
● University of Arizona Opera Orchestra 2018
● University of Arizona Pep Band 2016-2017
● Pride of Arizona Marching Band 2015-2017
● University of Arizona Wind Symphony 2015-2016

Chamber Ensemble Experience

● University of Arizona Chamber Winds 2018
● University of Arizona Clarinet Quartet 2018
● Lift Clarinet Academy Clarinet Quartet 2018
● Belgian Clarinet Academy Clarinet Trio 2017

Solo Performances
● Senior Recital, ​Tucson AZ 2018
● Wind Area Recital, ​Tucson AZ 2018
● Belgian Clarinet Academy Recital, ​Ostend Belgium 2017
● Clarinet Studio Recitals, ​Tucson, AZ 2015-2018

Summer Festival Participation

● Lift Clarinet Academy 2018
Fort Collins, CO
● Belgian Clarinet Academy 2017
Ostend, Belgium
 Administrative Positions
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Saguaro Music Academy 2018-present

Director of Operations
● Served as administrative head for the entire company; duties include
establishing extracurricular music programs in public schools throughout
Tucson, hiring qualified teachers, and managing all logistical information
for all company events and performances.
● Maintained existing music programs; duties include conducting teacher
observations and facilitating communication with parents and
administrators.

ClariCats 2018
President, Founding Member
● Drafted the constitution for the organization and completed the process to
form the student organization.
● Conducted meetings and performed all administrative duties.
● Provided access to funding for all members of the University of Arizona
Clarinet Studio.

Service
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Clarinet Day 2017-2019

Volunteer
● Coordinated registration and managed logistics for the clarinet choir
during each event.
● Assisted with Dr. Glazier’s masterclass during the 2018 and 2019 Clarinet
Day.

Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, Omega Chapter 2016-present
Member (2016-2018)
Vice President of Service (2018-2019)
● Planned, organized, and executed more than 50 community service events
for the UA Bands program and the Tucson Community.
● Examples of community service events include: donation drives, concert
ushering, hosting masterclasses and sectionals for local public schools,
hosting instrument petting zoos for non-profit youth organizations
throughout Tucson, and forming a small pep band to perform for several
institutions throughout the Tucson community (Tucson Boys and Girls
Club, Arizona Training Program, various charity marathons, Diamond
Children’s Hospital Center, etc.).
 Conference Attendance
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Arizona Music Educators Association Conference , ​Mesa AZ 2018

College Band Directors National Association​, ​Sonoma CA 2018
Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference​, ​Chicago IL 2016

Professional Memberships
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National Band Association 2018-present

National Association for Music Education 2017-present