Jean Ann Hu
Musician – Flute
Objective:
As a musician, I wish to achieve a higher level of knowledge and experience in order to inspire musicians and aspiring musicians through performance and instruction.
Skills:
-Proficient in flute performance (solo and ensemble) and maintenance and able to lead flute sectionals in reading and technique.
-Intermediate skill in piano with solo instruction and performance
-Basic skill in tenor saxophone and mallet percussion in ensemble
Education:
University of Guam (Fall 2005-present)
-Anticipated Date of Graduation, Spring 2010
- Majoring in Fine Arts: Music
- Relevant courses taken:
Music Theory I-IV
Applied Music: Flute
University Singers
University Jazz Band
Beginning and Intermediate Class Piano
Simon Sanchez High School (2002-2006)
- Alumni member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society
- Graduated and ranked 3rd in class of 2006, GPA 101.9
- Recipient of the UOG Merit Award
Other Skills:
Tutoring experience – tutored students ages 5-23 in English comprehension (for ESL students) and SAT/AP testing in Math and English (2003-present)
Computer – Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Finale programs
Performance History:
Flute:
Spring 2003-Spring 2008, Guam Territorial Band, Mangilao, Guam
- Flute performance under the direction of Maximo Ronquillo, Jr.
- Selected repertoire
Nov ‘07 St. John’s School Production: The Mikado
May ‘07 Memorial Day: Commemoration of Guam’s Heroes
Nov ‘06 St. John’s School Production: Les Miserables
Mar ‘05 Tumon Bay Band Festival
Sept ‘03 An Evening with Carlo Pari (Pre-show)
Tenor Saxophone:
Spring 2006-present, UOG Jazz Band, Mangilao, Guam
-Tenor saxophone performance under the direction of Stephen Bednarzyk, DMA
-Selected pieces:
Joe Garland “In the Mood” (arr. by Glenn Miller)
Sammy Nestico “Sam’s Boogie”
Randy Brecker “Some Skunk Funk” (arr. by Mark Taylor)
Earth, Wind, and Fire “Fantasy”
Tower of Power “Attitude Dance” (arr. by Mark Taylor)
Victor Lopez ”Phunky Speakin’”
Glenn Miller “Moonlight Serenade”
Voice – Alto
Spring 2006-present, University Singers, Mangilao, Guam
-Choir performance under the direction of Randall Johnson, DMA
-Selected pieces:
Antonio Vivaldi Gloria
Andrew L. Webber Jesus Christ Superstar (Musical)
Elton John Aida (Background vocal)
G. Rossini ”The Barber of Seville Overture” (for The King’s Singers)
Toto ”Africa” (for The King’s Singers)
Guilio Caccini “Ave Maria” (arr. by Patrick M. Leibergen)
Morgan Winthorp ”Gloria in Excelsis”
Mallet Percussion
Fall 2008-present, Guam Symphony Orchestra
- Mallet percussion performance under the direction of Stephen Bednarzyk, DMA
-Selected repertoire:
Dec ‘08 Symphony Seaside Concert
Oct ‘08 An Armed Forces Salute
May ‘09 Season Finale: That’s Italian!
International Festival Experience:
2003 Yokosuka Kaikoku Festival – Yokosuka Japan
August 2003, Guam Territorial Band
2005 Australian International Music Festival – Sydney, Australia
June/July 2005, Guam Territorial Band
2006 Pacific Basin Music Festival – Honolulu, Hawaii
March/April 2006, Guam Honor Band (under the Guam Territorial Band)
2007 New York Band & Orchestra Festival – New York City, New York
April 2007, Guam Territorial Band
References:
Dr. Stephen Bednarzyk – UOG Associate Professor of Music
smbed[at]guam.net
Jan Goldhorn – McCool Middle School Band Instructor/UOG Adjunct Instructor
dgoldhorn[at]yahoo.com
Doug Chan – UOG Adjunct Instructor
coufu[at]coufu.com
