Adolfo Mendonca resume
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Jr 11711 N 50th St apt 204A Tampa, FL 33617 +1 ------------ ------------ www.adolfomendonca,com
Education
Master of Music in Jazz Studies University of South Florida To be finished in May 2020
B.A in Music Education - Licenciatura em Educação Musical Universidade Federal de São Carlos December 2017
Technical School degree – Music (Classical Piano) Escola Técnica de Música e Dança Ivanildo Rebouças December 2010
Bachelor in Social Communication (Journalism) Universidade Católica de Santos December 2003
Brazilian Music course (non-degree) Centro Tom Jobim (5 semesters)
July 2007
High School Colégio Objetivo
December 1999
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
Teaching experience:
Graduate Assistantship University of South Florida (School of Music) – Tampa, FL One of the biggest universities in USA 2019
To assist USF music school staff and the faculty.
Music Instructor School of Rock – Tampa, FL A nationally recognized music school based in rock music teaching. 2019
Music lessons: Pop and rock music, classical piano, keyboard; rock combo/ensemble group classes;
Music Instructor Guarulhos Municipal Conservatory – Guarulhos, Brazil A 60 years old non-degree music conservatory with more than 1000 students 2005-2017
Music lessons: jazz piano, classical piano; music theory group classes; jazz ensemble group classes; music director on “Projeto Jazz e Harmonia” (jazz ensemble)
Music Instructor Self studio – Santos, Brazil Helping more than 200 individual students to achieve their goals, including children, adults and former music college students 2000-2016
Music lessons: piano, harmony, music theory
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
Music performing experience:
Music Instructor Oficina de Música Pri Si La – Santos, Brazil A local oriented music school 2008-2014
Music lessons: Brazilian music piano, classical piano, keyboard, gospel music; music theory group classes; rock combo/ensemble group classes; music director on end of year recitals and concerts
Music Instructor Escola de Música e Tecnologia (EM & T) – Santos, Brazil A very well-known music school in Brazil 2011-2012
Music lessons: piano, keyboard
Music Instructor Escola Simonian – Santos, Brazil A family/neighborhood oriented music school 2007-2010
Music lessons: keyboard, piano
Jazz specialist EMIT A St. Petersburg based non-profit arts company 2020
Jazz piano playing; Performing in concerts (alone or with other musicians) and teaching workshops and masterclasses
Keyboard Player Banda General Tequila 2002-2013
Keyboard player; Music performance - party band;
More than 1000 shows and concerts, including marriages, music festival, parties, and others. Also, the band has recorded a CD and a single in a
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
partnership with music producer Piska, one of the most renowned music producers in Brazil on that time, achieving a total of 4000 albums sold
Keyboard Player Banda Metal Jam 2000-2009
Keyboard player; composer;
2 albums released in Brazil, with some sales in Germany and USA, achieving a total of 2000 albums sold, several positive reviews and interviews in Brazil
General skills:
Additional Education (short term nondegree courses or lessons):
? Music performance (keyboard, piano); Music recording (as a performer and a music producer); arranging; teaching
? Bilingual: Portuguese and English speaking, reading and writing
? Synthesis, sampling, sequencing, FX processing, music edition and recording, music notation software; Cakewalk Sonar, Sony Vegas; Sony Sound Forge, Avid Sibelius, etc
? Directed Study (composition and arranging review) – Prof. Chuck Owen (multi Grammy nominated) and Prof. Mark Taylor. University of South Florida. Tampa, USA (2018-2019)
? Jazz Piano lessons – Prof. Per Danielsson (2018-2019)
? Jazz Piano lessons – Prof. Lynne Arriale (2017-2018)
? Jazz Piano lessons – Prof. Dr. Martin Bejerano (2018-2019)
? Jazz Intensive Course – New York Jazz Academy. New York, USA (2016)
? Functional Harmony – Prof. Julio Cesar Figueiredo / a recognized teacher in Florida for his masterclasses at UF and FSU. Centro Tom Jobim. São Paulo, Brazil (2005-2006)
? Composition and Music aesthetics – Prof. Arrigo Barnabé. Centro Tom Jobim. São Paulo, Brazil (2005)
? Jazz Improvisation – Prof. Roberto Sion – former Jobim’s sax player. Centro Tom Jobim. São Paulo, Brazil (2005)
? Brazilian Music language – Prof. Proveta. Centro Tom Jobim. São Paulo, Brazil (2005)
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
Awards and scholarships received:
Complementary professional background (most relevant events):
Graduate Assistantship at University of South Florida (2019-2020)
Talent Grant Scholarship at University of South Florida. USA (Spring 2019)
Latin American & Caribbean Scholarship. USA (Spring 2019)
Fessler-Lord Scholarship at University of South Florida. USA (Fall 2018)
Talent Grant Scholarship at University of South Florida. USA (Fall 2018)
Latin American & Caribbean Scholarship. USA (Fall 2018)
Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos – 1st place on selective process for new students. Brazil (2012)
Guarulhos Municipal Conservatory public contest for the chair of Jazz Piano Instructor – 1st place. Brazil (2010)
CNA National bands contest – 1st place awarded to General Tequila band. Brazil (2009)
Masterclass at Universidade de Campinas, booked for March 2020 Campinas, Brazil (March 2020)
Concert at Teatro Adamastor, the biggest theater in Guarulhos, booked for March 2020 Guarulhos, Brazil (March 2020)
Workshop at SESC Santos, booked for March 2020 Santos, Brazil (March 2020)
Masterclass at University of Wisconsin, booked for March 2020 Madison, Wisconsin, USA (March 2020)
Recital at the University of South Florida, booked for March 2020 Tampa, Florida, USA (March 2020)
Masterclass at Hillsborough College, booked for February 2020 Tampa, Florida, USA (February 2020)
Concert at the St. Pete Jazz Festival 2020, with grammy winner artist Jose Valentino Ruiz and “O Som do Jazz”, booked for February 2020 St. Petersburg, Florida, USA (February 2020)
Concert with Adolfo Mendonça Trio, booked for February 2020 at Studio 620 St. Petersburg, Florida, USA (January 2020)
Concert with Adolfo Mendonça Trio, booked for January 2020 at the Timucua White House Orlando, Florida, USA (January 2020)
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
Concert at Pizza Jazz Café (Mexico), booked for January 2020 Mexico City, Mexico (January 2020)
Concert in Blue Note São Paulo, booked for January 2020 São Paulo, Brazil (January 2020)
Jazz piano recital in São Paulo, Brazil at Faculdade Santa Marcelina São Paulo, Brazil (August 2019)
Concert at the “Santos Jazz Festival” Santos, Brazil (July 2019)
Concert at the “Jazz à Vienne” jazz festival, as a member of the USF Jazztet and USF Bone Band Vienne, France (July 2019)
Concert at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Experience, as a member of the USF Jazztet and USF Bone Band Le Havre, France (July 2019)
Concert at the Paris College of Music, as a member of the USF Jazztet and USF Bone Band. Paris, France (July 2019)
Concert with Grammy winner artist Jose Valentino Ruiz and “O Som do Jazz” St Petersburg, USA (June 2019)
Concert at the St. Pete Jazz Festival (Palladium) with Helios Jazz Orchestra St. Petersburg, USA (March 2019)
Jazz masterclass at Unesp – Universidade Julio de Mesquita São Paulo, Brazil (March 2019)
Jazz masterclass at São Paulo State School of Music – EMESP São Paulo, Brazil (March 2019)
Jazz piano trio recital at Guarulhos City Conservatory Guarulhos, Brazil (March, 2019)
Jazz piano trio recital at Ivanildo Rebouças Conservatory Cubatão, Brazil (March 2019)
Jazz masterclass at EM&T São Paulo, Brazil (March 2019)
Jazz masterclass at SESC Santos Santos, Brazil (March 2019)
Concert with La Lucha at the HCC Ybor, as a featured guest (March 2019) Tampa, USA (2019)
Professional performances with “O Som do Jazz” Florida (2019)
Concert in Dunedin Christmas Festival, as a pianist of the Soulbender band.
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
Dunedin, USA (December 2018)
Concerts as pianist of USF Jazz Ensemble and USF combo. Tampa, USA (2018)
Jazz masterclass at Faculdade Santa Marcelina (university) São Paulo, Brazil (October 2018)
Jazz masterclass at Faculdade Souza Lima (Berklee School of Music affiliated university). São Paulo, Brazil (October 2018)
Jazz masterclass at Ivanildo Rebouças Conservatory. Cubatão, Brazil (October 2018)
Jazz masterclass at Guarulhos Municipal Conservatory. Guarulhos, Brazil (October 2018)
Concert at the Santos Jazz Festival, as pianist for Luiz Oliveira and friends Santos, Brazil (July 2018)
Jazz piano Recital at Guarulhos City Conservatory (July 2018)
Concert as pianist of Brazilian renowned singer Byafra. Santos, Brazil (2016)
Jazz piano Recital Conservatório Ivanildo Rebouças (2010) Cubatão, Brazil (October 2018)
Concert on Festival João Rock, as pianist of General Tequila band – attendance: 30.000 Ribeirão Preto, Brazil (2009)
Concert on Virada Cultural Paulista as pianist of General Tequila band – attendance: 5.000 people (2009). Caraguatatuba, Brazil (2009)
Classical piano recital at Conservatório Ivanildo Rebouças (2008) Cubatão, Brazil (October 2008)
Concert at Festival Cena Musical Independente as a member of General Tequila band (2008) Araçatuba, Brazil (2008)
Finalist at Festival de Música de São Vicente as a member of General Tequila band (2008) São Vicente, Brazil (2008)
Concert on Guaraná Antartica Gás Festival (in the city of São Paulo), as pianist of General Tequila band – approx. attendance: 10.000 people. São Paulo, Brazil (2007)
Finalist (3º place) at II Festival de Música Popular do Centro Tom Jobim (2006)
Concert with Brazilian famous jazz bass player Arthur Maia. Santos, Brazil (2005)
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Jr 11711 N 50th St apt 204A Tampa, FL 33617 +1 ------------ ------------ www.adolfomendonca,com
Education
Master of Music in Jazz Studies University of South Florida To be finished in May 2020
B.A in Music Education - Licenciatura em Educação Musical Universidade Federal de São Carlos December 2017
Technical School degree – Music (Classical Piano) Escola Técnica de Música e Dança Ivanildo Rebouças December 2010
Bachelor in Social Communication (Journalism) Universidade Católica de Santos December 2003
Brazilian Music course (non-degree) Centro Tom Jobim (5 semesters)
July 2007
High School Colégio Objetivo
December 1999
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
Teaching experience:
Graduate Assistantship University of South Florida (School of Music) – Tampa, FL One of the biggest universities in USA 2019
To assist USF music school staff and the faculty.
Music Instructor School of Rock – Tampa, FL A nationally recognized music school based in rock music teaching. 2019
Music lessons: Pop and rock music, classical piano, keyboard; rock combo/ensemble group classes;
Music Instructor Guarulhos Municipal Conservatory – Guarulhos, Brazil A 60 years old non-degree music conservatory with more than 1000 students 2005-2017
Music lessons: jazz piano, classical piano; music theory group classes; jazz ensemble group classes; music director on “Projeto Jazz e Harmonia” (jazz ensemble)
Music Instructor Self studio – Santos, Brazil Helping more than 200 individual students to achieve their goals, including children, adults and former music college students 2000-2016
Music lessons: piano, harmony, music theory
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
Music performing experience:
Music Instructor Oficina de Música Pri Si La – Santos, Brazil A local oriented music school 2008-2014
Music lessons: Brazilian music piano, classical piano, keyboard, gospel music; music theory group classes; rock combo/ensemble group classes; music director on end of year recitals and concerts
Music Instructor Escola de Música e Tecnologia (EM & T) – Santos, Brazil A very well-known music school in Brazil 2011-2012
Music lessons: piano, keyboard
Music Instructor Escola Simonian – Santos, Brazil A family/neighborhood oriented music school 2007-2010
Music lessons: keyboard, piano
Jazz specialist EMIT A St. Petersburg based non-profit arts company 2020
Jazz piano playing; Performing in concerts (alone or with other musicians) and teaching workshops and masterclasses
Keyboard Player Banda General Tequila 2002-2013
Keyboard player; Music performance - party band;
More than 1000 shows and concerts, including marriages, music festival, parties, and others. Also, the band has recorded a CD and a single in a
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
partnership with music producer Piska, one of the most renowned music producers in Brazil on that time, achieving a total of 4000 albums sold
Keyboard Player Banda Metal Jam 2000-2009
Keyboard player; composer;
2 albums released in Brazil, with some sales in Germany and USA, achieving a total of 2000 albums sold, several positive reviews and interviews in Brazil
General skills:
Additional Education (short term nondegree courses or lessons):
? Music performance (keyboard, piano); Music recording (as a performer and a music producer); arranging; teaching
? Bilingual: Portuguese and English speaking, reading and writing
? Synthesis, sampling, sequencing, FX processing, music edition and recording, music notation software; Cakewalk Sonar, Sony Vegas; Sony Sound Forge, Avid Sibelius, etc
? Directed Study (composition and arranging review) – Prof. Chuck Owen (multi Grammy nominated) and Prof. Mark Taylor. University of South Florida. Tampa, USA (2018-2019)
? Jazz Piano lessons – Prof. Per Danielsson (2018-2019)
? Jazz Piano lessons – Prof. Lynne Arriale (2017-2018)
? Jazz Piano lessons – Prof. Dr. Martin Bejerano (2018-2019)
? Jazz Intensive Course – New York Jazz Academy. New York, USA (2016)
? Functional Harmony – Prof. Julio Cesar Figueiredo / a recognized teacher in Florida for his masterclasses at UF and FSU. Centro Tom Jobim. São Paulo, Brazil (2005-2006)
? Composition and Music aesthetics – Prof. Arrigo Barnabé. Centro Tom Jobim. São Paulo, Brazil (2005)
? Jazz Improvisation – Prof. Roberto Sion – former Jobim’s sax player. Centro Tom Jobim. São Paulo, Brazil (2005)
? Brazilian Music language – Prof. Proveta. Centro Tom Jobim. São Paulo, Brazil (2005)
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
Awards and scholarships received:
Complementary professional background (most relevant events):
Graduate Assistantship at University of South Florida (2019-2020)
Talent Grant Scholarship at University of South Florida. USA (Spring 2019)
Latin American & Caribbean Scholarship. USA (Spring 2019)
Fessler-Lord Scholarship at University of South Florida. USA (Fall 2018)
Talent Grant Scholarship at University of South Florida. USA (Fall 2018)
Latin American & Caribbean Scholarship. USA (Fall 2018)
Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos – 1st place on selective process for new students. Brazil (2012)
Guarulhos Municipal Conservatory public contest for the chair of Jazz Piano Instructor – 1st place. Brazil (2010)
CNA National bands contest – 1st place awarded to General Tequila band. Brazil (2009)
Masterclass at Universidade de Campinas, booked for March 2020 Campinas, Brazil (March 2020)
Concert at Teatro Adamastor, the biggest theater in Guarulhos, booked for March 2020 Guarulhos, Brazil (March 2020)
Workshop at SESC Santos, booked for March 2020 Santos, Brazil (March 2020)
Masterclass at University of Wisconsin, booked for March 2020 Madison, Wisconsin, USA (March 2020)
Recital at the University of South Florida, booked for March 2020 Tampa, Florida, USA (March 2020)
Masterclass at Hillsborough College, booked for February 2020 Tampa, Florida, USA (February 2020)
Concert at the St. Pete Jazz Festival 2020, with grammy winner artist Jose Valentino Ruiz and “O Som do Jazz”, booked for February 2020 St. Petersburg, Florida, USA (February 2020)
Concert with Adolfo Mendonça Trio, booked for February 2020 at Studio 620 St. Petersburg, Florida, USA (January 2020)
Concert with Adolfo Mendonça Trio, booked for January 2020 at the Timucua White House Orlando, Florida, USA (January 2020)
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
Concert at Pizza Jazz Café (Mexico), booked for January 2020 Mexico City, Mexico (January 2020)
Concert in Blue Note São Paulo, booked for January 2020 São Paulo, Brazil (January 2020)
Jazz piano recital in São Paulo, Brazil at Faculdade Santa Marcelina São Paulo, Brazil (August 2019)
Concert at the “Santos Jazz Festival” Santos, Brazil (July 2019)
Concert at the “Jazz à Vienne” jazz festival, as a member of the USF Jazztet and USF Bone Band Vienne, France (July 2019)
Concert at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Experience, as a member of the USF Jazztet and USF Bone Band Le Havre, France (July 2019)
Concert at the Paris College of Music, as a member of the USF Jazztet and USF Bone Band. Paris, France (July 2019)
Concert with Grammy winner artist Jose Valentino Ruiz and “O Som do Jazz” St Petersburg, USA (June 2019)
Concert at the St. Pete Jazz Festival (Palladium) with Helios Jazz Orchestra St. Petersburg, USA (March 2019)
Jazz masterclass at Unesp – Universidade Julio de Mesquita São Paulo, Brazil (March 2019)
Jazz masterclass at São Paulo State School of Music – EMESP São Paulo, Brazil (March 2019)
Jazz piano trio recital at Guarulhos City Conservatory Guarulhos, Brazil (March, 2019)
Jazz piano trio recital at Ivanildo Rebouças Conservatory Cubatão, Brazil (March 2019)
Jazz masterclass at EM&T São Paulo, Brazil (March 2019)
Jazz masterclass at SESC Santos Santos, Brazil (March 2019)
Concert with La Lucha at the HCC Ybor, as a featured guest (March 2019) Tampa, USA (2019)
Professional performances with “O Som do Jazz” Florida (2019)
Concert in Dunedin Christmas Festival, as a pianist of the Soulbender band.
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------
Dunedin, USA (December 2018)
Concerts as pianist of USF Jazz Ensemble and USF combo. Tampa, USA (2018)
Jazz masterclass at Faculdade Santa Marcelina (university) São Paulo, Brazil (October 2018)
Jazz masterclass at Faculdade Souza Lima (Berklee School of Music affiliated university). São Paulo, Brazil (October 2018)
Jazz masterclass at Ivanildo Rebouças Conservatory. Cubatão, Brazil (October 2018)
Jazz masterclass at Guarulhos Municipal Conservatory. Guarulhos, Brazil (October 2018)
Concert at the Santos Jazz Festival, as pianist for Luiz Oliveira and friends Santos, Brazil (July 2018)
Jazz piano Recital at Guarulhos City Conservatory (July 2018)
Concert as pianist of Brazilian renowned singer Byafra. Santos, Brazil (2016)
Jazz piano Recital Conservatório Ivanildo Rebouças (2010) Cubatão, Brazil (October 2018)
Concert on Festival João Rock, as pianist of General Tequila band – attendance: 30.000 Ribeirão Preto, Brazil (2009)
Concert on Virada Cultural Paulista as pianist of General Tequila band – attendance: 5.000 people (2009). Caraguatatuba, Brazil (2009)
Classical piano recital at Conservatório Ivanildo Rebouças (2008) Cubatão, Brazil (October 2008)
Concert at Festival Cena Musical Independente as a member of General Tequila band (2008) Araçatuba, Brazil (2008)
Finalist at Festival de Música de São Vicente as a member of General Tequila band (2008) São Vicente, Brazil (2008)
Concert on Guaraná Antartica Gás Festival (in the city of São Paulo), as pianist of General Tequila band – approx. attendance: 10.000 people. São Paulo, Brazil (2007)
Finalist (3º place) at II Festival de Música Popular do Centro Tom Jobim (2006)
Concert with Brazilian famous jazz bass player Arthur Maia. Santos, Brazil (2005)
Adolfo Carlos Fernandes de Mendonça Junior 11711 N 50th Street, apt #204ª 336177 Tampa ------------ – ------------