13113 E. 43rd Terr.

Independence, MO 64055

(816) 350-3649

Volvera@jccc.net

Work History

1999 to present  Adjunct Professor,  Johnson County Community College 

                             Teaching MIDI Music Composition and piano group classes .

1998-1999        Adjunct Professor, Kansas City Kansas Community College                                         Taught “Music Applications for Computers” and Composition.

1995-1998        Teaching Assistant, University of Missouri-Kansas City 

                              Taught electronic music composition classes.

1994-1995        Academic Coordinator, Conservatory of Music of the State of Mexico. 

                             I evaluated and supervised the curricula the general programs of the Conservatory.  

                             I screened applications of new aspirants and supervised the staffs’ work schedule

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1993-1995        Classroom Professor, Conservatory of Music of the State of Mexico. 

                              Taught classes on the Bachelors degree for music literature, theory, aural training 

                              and composition.      

1991-1992.        Teaching assistant, Brigham Young University 

                              Taught Ear Training Classes

                           Assistant Director and Performer, BYU Group of New Music.

1986-1989         Assistant Professor, National School of Music (UNAM) Mexico

                              Taught music composition and theory classes.

Education

  DMA. University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri. 1998

  MM.   Brigham Young University , Provo, UT. 1992

  BM.   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México, 1987.       

Skills

• Experienced in music theory teaching with an expertise on computer-assisted instruction software. 
• Extensive teaching experience from general music courses to advanced theory music classes, focusing upon the use of technology.
• Knowledge of  Finale, Digital Performer, Pro Tools and Sonar
• Web Site Designer