Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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João Pereira

João Pereira

Stoney Creek

Summary

Elevating musical ensembles to new heights, I spearheaded the transformation of Filarmonica Lira Bom Jesus Oakville into a great band, leveraging my expertise in wind band conducting and exceptional leadership skills. My approach fostered a culture of continuous improvement, significantly enhancing musician collaboration and engagement, with a notable increase of new musicians (10 in one year) and in musician attendance

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Music/Conductor

Filarmonica Lira Bom Jesus Oakville
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed a high-performing band by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for musical growth.
  • Enhanced band collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering musicians to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive band environment that fostered musician engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall band morale
  • Scheduled rehearsals
  • Chose and planned the Repertoire to increase audience engagement

Associate French Horn Player

Royal Hamilton Infantry Band
12.2022 - Current
  • Expanded musical repertoire through exploration of diverse genres, styles, and techniques.
  • Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement.
  • Elevated performance quality by consistently practicing and refining individual skills.

Director of Music/Conductor

Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Community Band (Toro
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Developed a high-performing band by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for musical growth.
  • Enhanced band collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering musicians to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive band environment that fostered musician engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall band morale
  • Chose and planned the Repertoire to increase audience engagement

Director of Music/Conductor

Banda Castanheirense Youth Band (Portugal)
08.2014 - 06.2015

Developed a high-performing band by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for musical growth.


Enhanced band collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.


Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering musicians to voice their ideas.


Cultivated a positive band environment that fostered musician engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall band morale

  • Chose and planned the Repertoire to increase audience engagement

Director of Music/Conductor

Tunatra Band (Portugal)
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Developed a high-performing band by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for musical growth.
  • Enhanced band collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering musicians to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive band environment that fostered musician engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall band morale
  • Chose and planned the Repertoire to increase audience engagement

Education

2nd Level Complete - Wind Band Conducting

European Wind Band Conducting Academy (AEDB)
Fornos De Algodres, Portugal
06.2015

High School Diploma - Music/Arts

Escola Secundária Marques De Castilho
Águeda, Portugal
06.2014

8th Grade - Complete - French Horn

Águeda Conservatory of Music
Águeda, Portugal
06.2014

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • People management
  • Wind Band Conducting
  • French horn player
  • Leadership

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Certification

French Horn Masterclasses with international Soloists:

-Abel Pereira

-Radovan Vlatkovic

Played under the Baton of international conductors:

-Juan Carlos Lomonaco (Yucatan Symphony Orchestra)

-Jean Sébastien Bureau(Conservatory of Paris France)

Timeline

Director of Music/Conductor

Filarmonica Lira Bom Jesus Oakville
09.2023 - Current

Associate French Horn Player

Royal Hamilton Infantry Band
12.2022 - Current

Director of Music/Conductor

Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Community Band (Toro
02.2018 - 02.2019

Director of Music/Conductor

Banda Castanheirense Youth Band (Portugal)
08.2014 - 06.2015

Director of Music/Conductor

Tunatra Band (Portugal)
08.2012 - 08.2013

French Horn Masterclasses with international Soloists:

-Abel Pereira

-Radovan Vlatkovic

Played under the Baton of international conductors:

-Juan Carlos Lomonaco (Yucatan Symphony Orchestra)

-Jean Sébastien Bureau(Conservatory of Paris France)

2nd Level Complete - Wind Band Conducting

European Wind Band Conducting Academy (AEDB)

High School Diploma - Music/Arts

Escola Secundária Marques De Castilho

8th Grade - Complete - French Horn

Águeda Conservatory of Music
João Pereira