Leonardo Zuno

5350 Amesbury Dr. #2211

Dallas, TX 75206

Phone: (817) 313-9546

Email: l.zuno@tx.rr.com

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently, I teach at Southern Methodist University as an adjunct lecturer in music theory and class piano, and at Dallas/Music, Inc. as a piano and music theory instructor.

I have completed two masterÕs degrees in music from SMU in:

-Piano Performance and Pedagogy (May 2005)

-Music Theory (May 2007), with a thesis titled BeethovenÕs Compositional Tendencies in Selected Sonata-Allegro Movements for Piano.  This thesis is a 181-page analysis of one of my favorite theoretical topics.

After graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors from Dallas Baptist University, I entered the SMU Meadows School of the Arts masterÕs program to study piano performance and pedagogy.  During my second year at SMU, I started a second masterÕs degree in music theory.  I believe that studying music theory complements the study of piano: it has made me a better performer and teacher.  I have taught at both of my Alma Maters as an adjunct lecturer.  I also serve frequently as adjudicator for musical events across the DFW metroplex.

 

EDUCATION

1994-1998                                  Studied at San Marcos Baptist Academy, where I graduated as the salutatorian

                                                      and received a full scholarship for DBU.

1998-2003                      Obtained a BM degree in piano performance from Dallas Baptist University.

2003-2005                      Studied at SMUÕs masterÕs program in the Meadows School of the Arts, where I

                                                      completed a masterÕs degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy.

2004-2007                      Completed a second masterÕs degree in Music Theory, also from SMU.

Ongoing                                      Active member of MTNA, TMTA, and DMTA since 2004.

 

EXPERIENCE

Teaching

2002-2003 and                Taught at The MasterÕs Touch School of Music.  It is because of teaching at this

2004-2005                            school that I decided to pursue piano pedagogy as a career.

2003-2005                      While at SMU, I was awarded an assistantship in exchange for a 15                        hr./week

                                                      internship in the Piano Preparatory department at SMU, teaching children in

                                                      private and group settings as well as college students in Class Piano and

                                                      privately. The group classes I taught at the SMU piano preparatory program

                                                      were for beginning through late intermediate students.  I enjoyed working

                                                      together with my supervisors to accomplish what I came here to do: become a

                                                      better performer and piano teacher.

2005-Present               I am currently teaching at Dallas/Music, a vital music teaching community.  I am

                                                      honored to be a part of the faculty at Dallas/Music, where I have a full studio

                                                      and 5 group music theory classes.

2006 (Fall)                      Taught at Dallas Baptist University as an adjunct lecturer in music theory.

2007 (Spring)-Present

                                                            At the invitation of the class piano coordinator, I returned to Southern Methodist

                                                      University to teach class piano as an adjunct lecturer.

2008 (Fall) – Present

                                                                        At the invitation of the chair of the theory department at SMU, I began to teach

                                                   music theory and aural skills courses to music majors.  I am also teaching classes

                                                   to graduate and undergraduate students in the class piano program.

Courses Taught

                        PERB 1131 – Class Piano, semester 1 – At SMU, Fall 2003 and 2009

                        PERB 1132 – Class Piano, semester 2 – At SMU, Spring 2004

                        PERB 2131 – Class Piano, semester 3 – At SMU, Fall 2004 and 2009

                        PERB 2132 – Class Piano, semester 4 – At SMU, Spring 2005

                        MUSI 1193 – Introductory Musicianship – At DBU, Fall 2006

                        PERB 1205 – Beginning Class Piano (for non-music majors) – At SMU, Spring 2007, Fall 2007,

                                                                  Spring 2008, Fall 2008, and Spring 2009

                        PERB 5107 – Keyboard for Choral Conductors I – Fall 2008 and 2009

                        PERB 5108 – Keyboard for Choral Conductors II – Spring 2009

                        MUTH 1129 – Aural Skills I – Fall 2008 and 2009

                        MUTH 1130 – Aural Skills II – Spring 2009

                        MUTH 2129 – Aural Skills III – Fall 2009

                        MUTH 1229 – Music Theory I – Fall 2008 and 2009

                        MUTH 1230 – Music Theory II – Spring 2009

                        NPITYA (National Piano Institute for Teachers and Young Artists) – improvisation, theory,

                                                                        and keyboard skills courses for elementary through late intermediate

                                                                        levels – Summer 2008 and 2009

 

Currently Teaching (Fall 2009) at SMU

                        PERB 1131 – Class Piano, semester 1, 2 sections

                        PERB 2131 – Class Piano, semester 3

                        PERB 5107 – Keyboard for Choral Conductors I

   -I am finishing teaching the following courses for Dr. Gary Foster, an adjunct lecturer in the

                        music theory department, who broke his hip after an unfortunate fall.

                        MUTH 1129 – Aural Skills I

                        MUTH 1229 – Music Theory I

                        MUTH 2129 – Aural Skills III

 

Accompanying

I accompanied at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (in Grand Prairie) and

St. Jude (in Mansfield) for a total of 7 years.  I played piano and organ at the Sunday morning Masses on a regular basis.  There, the choirs sang music from various styles, ranging from traditional to contemporary.

 

Past

January 2000 to August 2006                     St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, accompanist

July 2002 to December 2006                        St. Jude Catholic Church, accompanist

August 2004 to May 2003                                              MasterÕs Touch School of Music, piano instructor

and August 2004 to May 2005

August 2003 to May 2005                               Southern Methodist University, graduate teaching fellow

Fall 2006                                                                                                                Dallas Baptist University, adjunct lecturer

 

Current Employers

June 2005 to present                  Dallas/Music, Inc., piano and music theory instructor.  I currently

                                                                              teach 22 students privately and 4 group classes.  In the Fall of

                                                                              2007, I started a theory program and curriculum to help students

                                                                              prepare for the TMTA state theory exam and the National Music

                                                                              Certificate Program.  These classes offer a balance of technique,

                                                                              performance, and music theory.

January 2007 to present          Southern Methodist University, adjunct lecturer in music theory and

                                                                              class piano

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Development

                        August 2005 and 2007              Attended the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy,

                                                                                                      (Chicago, IL) and assisted the technical manager with

                                                                                                      organizing the setup for each presentation.

                        June 2007                                              Attended the Texas Music Teachers Association convention,

                                                                                                      (Dallas, TX) and represented DMTA as a delegate for my local

                                                                                                      association.

                        2007-present                                       I have served as an adjudicator for various musical events/festivals

                                                                                                      across the DFW metroplex.

                        March 2008                                          Presented a piano pedagogy and andragogy paper at the

                                                                                                      Paideia College Society Conference at Dallas Baptist University

                                                                                                      (Dallas, TX).

                                                                                                Attended the Music Teachers National Association convention,

                                                                                                      (Denver, CO).

                        June 2008                                              Attended the Texas Music Teachers Association convention,

                                                                                                      (Houston, TX), representing DMTA as a delegate at the

                                                                                                      convention.

                        July 2008 and 2009                        Participated in the National Piano Institute for Teachers and Young

                                                                                                      Artists as a theory/musicianship instructor, and gave 5

                                                                                                      improvisation courses to elementary- through late intermediate-

                                                                                                      level students.

 

Publications

                        February 2005                                    I was interviewed for an article on SMUÕs piano preparatory

                                                                                                      program, published by the Dallas Morning News.

                        Fall 2005– Spring 2008                 TMTA music theory exams for grades 7-9.  I wrote one exam for

                                                                                                      each grade for each semester, totaling 18 exams.  Thousands of

                                                                                                      students across Texas took these exams as a part of their musical

                                                                                                      training.

                                    Spring 2005                                           Texas Music Teacher magazine published an article on a teaching

                                                                                                      demonstration I gave for TMEA that semester.

                                                                                                Also, San Marcos Baptist AcademyÕs newspaper published an

                                                                                                      article about a recital I gave that semester at this high school,

                                                                                                      my alma mater.

                        Current                                                    Starting in the Fall 2008 semester, I will be revising the Texas Music

                                                                                                      Teachers AssociationÕs music theory manual so that teachers

                                                                                                      across Texas will have a reliable reference for teaching music

                                                                                                      theory.

 

 

VOLUNTEERING IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Texas Music Teachers Association

                        2005-2008                                              Curriculum designer for the state theory exams (Whitlock theory

                                                                                                      tests), which are given to thousands of students throughout the

                                                                                                      state of Texas.

 

Dallas Music Teachers Association

2006-present                                       DMTA board member

2006-present                                       DMTA website coordinator:  Through this position, I help organize

                                                                              festivals and contests, keep the records for DMTA in a database,

                                                                              and assist teachers with using the website.

Spring 2008 and Fall 2009            Served in the DMTA nominating committee to assist in choosing

                                                                              the board members for 2008-2010 and 2010-2012 for our

                                                                           organization.

                                    2008-2010                                                                      DMTA music theory chairman.  My responsibilities include enabling

                                                                              students across Dallas to take the TMTA music theory exams.  In

                                                                              the Fall of 2008, 383 students registered for this exam, and in the

                                                                              Spring of 2009, 493 students will take this exam at SMU.

Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy

                        2007                                                            Maintained the database for the National Conference on

                                                                                                      Keyboard Pedagogy, allowing for communication with the

                                                                                                      registrants.

 

HONORS

While at San Marcos Baptist Academy:

-Earned a full scholarship for four years based on my performance at SMBA.

-Received numerous awards, among them: PresidentÕs Cup (1998), Superior Cadet (1995-

1998), and Corps Commander (1998).  Many of these awards are on display at the Academy.

-Excelled in academics, and became the president of the National Honor Society; I

graduated as the class salutatorian.

                        -Excelled in athletics, being the captain of the track and cross country teams (1995-

                        1998).

 

While at Dallas Baptist University:

-Graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors

-Recipient of the Christian Leadership Scholarship for 5 years

-WhoÕs Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities

-Member and president of Alpha Chi chapter at DBU

-Member of Alpha Sigma Omega chapter at DBU

-Member of the Pew College Society (now Paideia Society) at DBU

-Received the President's award (1999)

-At the request of the UniversityÕs president, Dr. Gary Cook, I presented a paper on the

Christian worldview before the entire student body (March 2000).


While at Southern Methodist University:

-Recipient of an Artistic Scholarship and Assistantship

-Recipient of a full scholarship for Music Theory

-Class piano instructor for four semesters, teaching undergraduate students.  I also taught

piano privately to undergraduate and graduate students.

-Graduate Teaching Fellow in the Piano Preparatory program at SMU, where I gave

private and group lessons to students of all ages.

                        -Participated in piano masterclasses with Nelita True and Alessio Bax

 

Other:

                        -National Music Certificate Program Founding Teacher, for being one of the first 1000 teachers in the U.S. to help establish this recognized music program.

 

Ongoing and other projects

                        -I am in the process of creating a website www.pedagogylibrary.com, where users will

                        have access to my pedagogy library, named ŅThe Sam Holland Pedagogy LibraryÓ and

                        all its contents of approximately 600 books and teaching materials.  They will be able to

                        look for pieces by categories such as: composer, book title, title of the piece, level, style,

                        publisher, etc.  This might become a helpful contribution to the field of piano pedagogy,

                        especially with regard to repertoire selection.

                        -I have multiple CD recordings of recitals (4) and improvisations (7), as well as DVDs (2) of

                        samples of my teaching in private and group settings.  I also have CDs of recordings

                        made by my piano students.

                        -I am looking forward to becoming a nationally certified teacher of music (NCTM) with

                        MTNA and a member of the Royal Conservatory of MusicÕs college of examiners.