Brettomara

Description:

Screen Name:

Brettomara

Sex:

F

Age:

26

Studio Musician:

Yes

Level Of Commitment:

Very Committed

Years Playing Music:

20

Gigs Played:

Over 100

Tend to Practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to Gig:

4-5 time(s) per week

Most available:

Nights

Brett Omara
Brettomara.com
brettomara@
646.284.3057

Education
Manhattan School of Music 2003-2006, BA of Music Degree
The Boston Conservatory 2002-2003
University of Arizona 2001-2003
Idyllwild Arts Academy 1998-2001, High School Diploma

Teachers
Isaac Malkin, Manhattan School of Music
Lynn Chang, Boston Conservatory
Bernard Zinck, UNM
Mark Rush, UofA
Todor Pelev, Leonard Feldberg, Victor Denchenko, Stefan Melenkovich, James Buswell, Gwen Thomson, Lewis Kaplan, David Russell.

Orchestral Experience
Santa Fe Symphony, second violin
World Youth Orchestra, first violin
Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, first violin
New York Chamber Opera, first violin
Redbull Artsehcro, first violin
Mexican-American Symphony, first violin
New England Ensemble, first violin
Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Philharmonic, first and second violin
University of Arizona Symphony, Co-concert master and principle second.
Boston Conservatory Orchestra, first violin
Henry Mancini Festival Orchestra, first violin
Idyllwild Arts Orchestra, Principal second, first violin
Santa Fe Youth Symphony, Concertmaster

Contemporary/Pop/Chamber Experience

Second Violinist of DBR & The Mission, nine-member ensemble based in New York City, which, has toured recently with Phillip Glass. Managed by ICM.
Violinist for rapper/producer Kanye West. Recent tour in the United States and televised appearances on Saturday Night Live, MTV, and Live8 Concert.
Violinist in bands Puracane and Kenin, performances in NYC at Tonic, Mercury Lounge, Arlene’s Grocery
Violinist for Byata
Bill T. Jones Dance Company in New York City, solo violinist
Off-Broadway production of Funny Girl, solo violinist
Violinist in contemporary electronic group, Slow Six.
Anime String Quartet, concerts in Arizona and Mexico, second violin.

Solo Performances

Soloist with Santa Fe Youth Symphony
Solo recitals in Santa Fe, New York City, Italy, and California.

Summer Festivals
Encore, Aria, Musica Europa, Festival di Cologne, Henry Mancini Institute, Egmont, Courtenay, Snowmass.

Awards/Scholarships

Santa Fe Youth Symphony Concerto competition, first place. Scholarships to attend: World Youth Symphony tour, Idyllwild Arts Academy, University of Arizona, The Boston Conservatory, the Henry Mancini Institute, Encore Festival, Festival de Cologne, Aria Festival, Egmont Festival.

Teaching Experience
Suzuki training books 1-3, private instructor at the Santa Fe Suzuki Institute.
Public school teacher Boston, MA. Taught violin, theory, and ear training.
Master classes in New York public schools.

Influences:

Portishead, Radiohead, Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Faithless, Black Eyed Peas, Van Morrison, Miles Davis, J.S. Bach

Equipment List:

acoustic violin, electric violin, effects pedals, wah pedal.

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