Galvan, Jacob

VISIT MY WEBSITE : jacobgalvanmusicomposer.webs.com


Education:

Harlingen High School South
• Graduated Texas Scholar
• Top 15% of Class
Midwestern State University (MSU): Fall 2010- Spring 2011
• Member of the Midwestern State Redwine Honors Program
• Studied pharmacy for two semesters
Texas A&M – Corpus Christi (TAMUCC): Fall 2011- Spring 2015)
• Graduated with a Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Arts in Music (May 2015)
• Final GPA of 3.898 upon graduation
• Two Years of Supplementary sound recording/ engineering training

Awards and Honors Received:
• Top ten percent of 9th and 10th grade High School class.
• District Gold Medalist at the 2008 Skills USA Competition - Technical Computer Applications
• District Gold Medalist at the 2009 Skills USA Competition - Technical Computer Applications
• State Gold Medalist at the 2009 Skills USA Competition- Technical Computer Applications
• 14th Place winner at the National Skills USA Competition – Technical Computer Applications
• Graduated High School with the “Texas Scholar” Title
• Graduated in the Top fifteen percent of senior class in high school.
• Nominated and accepted into the Midwestern State University Redwine Honors Program
• Received Dean’s List award for 6 consecutive semesters while attending TAMUCC
• Nominated for membership in the National Society of Leadership and Success
• Nominated for membership in the Golden Key Honors Society
• Nominated and awarded recognition by the “Who’s Who Among Students” organization
• Awarded scholarship as an undergraduate for participation in the University Varsity Choir- both as the section leader and sectional accompanist
• First place winner in the “Symphony Guild of Corpus Christi Composer’s Competition”


Musical Achievements:
• Completed 14 full length compositions, seven of which have been performed live at both churches and performance halls.
• Proficient in multiple instruments including the Piano, Pipe Organ, Voice, Percussion/Drum-set, and guitar.
• Active composer and arranger for local churches.
• Tutored music history at the college level
• Member of the " Lit Six" church music planning committee
• Conducted and rehearsed an adult church choir on multiple occasions.
• Started and conducted a vocal quartet where I was not only the leader, but the composer as well.
• Was a soloist in two separate performances of Gabriel Faure's Requiem.
• Invited to be a member of the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Varsity Chamber Choir
• Invited to be the chief composer for a fashion show done to support the local symphony guild, an organization dedicated to providing instruments to children


Work Experience:
• Member of the TAMUCC Psychology Research Team in the Spring and Summer of 2012
o Research Assistant
o Lab Assistant
• Employee at the TAMUCC Performing Arts Center from the Fall of 2012 through the Spring of 2015.
o Usher
o Lab Assistant
o Recording Engineer
o Music Technology Tutor






Organization Name Service Event From To
1. TAMUCC Music Department Musical Miles March of 2012 March 2012
Details: Musical miles is an annual 5K run used to help raise funds for scholarships. I helped set up the different water and drink stations for the runners and help set up the stage. I also helped with the clean-up and tear down process.


2. All Saints Episcopal Church Weekly Church Mass August of 2013 Present
Details: I volunteer at the local episcopal church, All Saints. I sing weekly in the choir and get there early every Sunday to help organize the chairs for the singers as well as help organize music for the music director.


3. All Saints Episcopal Church Page-turn for various Organ/Piano performances August of 2013 Present
Details: On an almost weekly basis, I turn pages (piano music) for the music director and resident organist/pianist while she is playing so as to help make her performance experience smoother. This is done without pay and on a completely volunteer basis.


4. All Saints Episcopal Church Weekly Choir Rehearsal Set-up August of 2013 Present
Details: I arrive half an hour early to help set the space for rehearsal.
Volunteer Work (Corpus Christi)








Organization Name Service Event From To
1. MSU Honors Program MSU Honors Program Introductory Gathering September 2010 September 2010
Details: Helped set up chairs and tables for a large gathering of both Current and prospective honors program members.


2. Wichita Falls Humane Society Voluntary Clean-up/Maintenance Assistance November 2010 December 2010
Details: Volunteered to clean and maintain the animal stations/pens at the local humane society. In addition to cleaning up the cages, I also walked and fed the animals. I volunteered for a total of 30 hours over the course of a month.
Volunteer Work (Wichita Falls)


Organization Name Service Event From To
1. La Catedral Umbigo Verde Rehearsals and Performances June 2015 July 2015
Details: I performed with, helped rehearse, and helped set up equipment for the children’s choir. Rehearsals were held twice a week and performances were twice a week or more.


2. The Anglican children’s school of Veracruz Volunteer teacher November 2010 December 2010
Details: I taught music to children ranging from the ages of 5 to 14. I also helped daily with set up and tear down of the tables, chairs, and other equipment needed each day.
Volunteer Work (Mexico)


References:
• Dr. Daniel Sipes- former professor and employer
o 361-815-8806
• Benjamin Howard- Member of the music faculty at TAMUCC, former colleague
o 361-816-6971
• Maxine Sommers- Chair to the symphony guild of Corpus Christi, former columnist and travel journalist for the caller times. I have done work for her before and she knows my work ethic and self motivation.
o 361-814-8814
• Dr. Brian Thacker- former professor whom I have worked with many times in the past
o 361-462-5858