Tel: +353 (0) 86 8322940

Email: jomacell@hotmail.com

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Personal Profile:

A professional musician who has recently been awarded an M.A. in Music Technology.

Has an imaginative approach, an ability to improvise and complete projects. Seeking a position where creativity is primary.

Key Skills:

· Works well as a team member or on own initiative

· Has a knowledge of a wide range of software applications

· Project management

· Analytical and conceptual thinking

Education:

M.A. in Music Technology with Honours, 2.1 (1999-2000) University of Limerick

Bachelor of Music with Honours, 2.1 (1995-1999) Cork School of Music

Experience:

M.A. in Music Technology (1999-2000)

An interdisciplinary course offering experience in combining technological competence with artistic endeavour.

It also offers an understanding of electroacoustic music.

Key Areas of Study:

· Acoustics and Psychoacoustics

· Midi and Studio Recording

· Sound Synthesis and Manipulation

· C++ Programming

· Electroacoustic Composition

· Human Computer Interaction

A thesis project was completed during this year. This resulted in the composition of a concerto for solo cello and electroacoustic orchestra

- Slieve Meissi, Mountain of Phantoms. This work was performed by the composer.

Bachelor of Music (1995 - 1999)

A course, which provides a high level of practical and theoretical understanding within the different music disciplines.

Key Areas of Study:

· Performance

· Chamber Music

· Musicianship Skill

· Historical Studies

· Conducting

· Orchestration

· Pedagogic Studies: Educational Studies and Applied Methodology

Work Experience:

Freelance Musician, 1993 - Present

Classical, Irish Traditional and Jazz are styles that are incorporated into my repertoire.

Performances include orchestral and solo work, concerts throughout Europe, weddings and hotel work.

Secondary School Teaching, North Presentation School, Faranree, Cork - Sept 1998 - May 1999

This involved teaching the second level curriculum at all levels.

Primary School Teaching, South Presentation School, Douglas St., Cork - Feb 1998 - May 1998

The teaching of music to junior and senior infants.

Programmes and Platforms: PC and Mac proficient

· Full Drivers Licence

· Performance Diploma in Pianoforte, Trinity College London

· Student of the Year, Kerry School of Music

· Performed for the President of Ireland

Interests & Hobbies:

An interest in exploring and creating new sounds. A passion for food and cooking. Reading and sport.

Career Plans:

To experience life to the full within music and all aspects of life.

Referee:

Dr. G. Spratt

Cork School of Music, Cork, Ireland.

Telephone: +353 21 4270076,

Email: gspratt@cit.ie

http://www.cit.ie/courses_fr.htm

Pascall De Paor

Head of Masters in Music Technology

University of Limerick, Ireland.

Email: pdp@ul.ie

http://www.ul.ie/~informat