Eliseo “Cheo” Vega-Darson 1446 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (510) 367-7709 [email protected] eliseosmusic.com EDUCATION SKILLS California State University, Chico for diverse musical styles and ensembles 2012 BA in General Music, GPA: 3.6 with a focus in Composition and Performace Studio instruction in saxophone with Professor Greg D’augelli; and composition studies with Professor David Dvorin Summer 2011 The Jazz School in Berkeley, CA Jazz composition studies AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS 2011& 2012 Two time winner of Undergraduate Research and Creativity Grant (CSU Chico), Awarded by Provost and Vice President •Studied various techniques and pieces by John Coltrane, Gil Evans and Duke Ellington •Composed and arranged pieces inspired by the above composers •Pieces were performed by Jazz Combo (2011) and the Chico State Jazz X-Press (2012) and a smaller ensemble of my own creation •Presented 2012 lectures based on research findings College Reading & Learning Association International Tutor Training Program: Master Certified Tutor OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE 2010 to 2012 Music Tutor for Student Learning Center of Chico State Composer, arranger, and orchestrator Film Scoring Recording and Mixing Instruments: saxaphones, guitar, piano, harmonica, vinyl dj Music Programs: bass, sibelious, logic, reason MUSICAL EXPERIENCE 2010 to 2013 Performer, Composer and Arranger Chico State Jazz Ensembles 2009 to 2013 Leader, Manager, Promoter, Composer, and Arranger “The Dynamics,” Jazz/Funk/Hip-Hop band based in Chico, CA responsibilities include: • • • • • • • booking shows organizing & leading practices merchandising recruiting managing finances performing producer