Eric Wozniak Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, New York, United States

Buffalo, New York, United States

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Professional Musician, Composer & Arranger, Music Contractor & Promoter, Music EducatorKickstart Rumble, Stone Flower, Urban Renewal, The Pyramid Band, Buffalo Jazz & Swing, Pete Ciraolo All-Star Big Band, Anderson Big Band, George Scott Big Band, Carol McLaughlin Big Band, Queen City Swing Big Band, Joe Baudo's Tuesday's at Sportsmens Big BandWoodwind specialist Eric Wozniak grew up in Buffalo, New York. He attended the premier New York music education and saxophone performance program at Ithaca College, where he learned from jazz masters including Steve Brown, Marion McPartland, Bill Goodwin, Steve Gilmore, Phil Woods, and Les Brown. After traveling abroad as a shipboard musician for Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Eric returned home where he performed with The Outlyers, The Pyramid Band, and The Jump Kings. In Buffalo, he soon found himself side by side with a variety of artists including Keely Smith, Dita Von Teese, Kansas, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The Cherry Popping Daddies. In Los Angeles, Eric was composing, arranging and performing with L.A. Standard Time, The 20 Grand Club and Big Band Theory. He can be heard playing Tenor Saxophone and Baritone Saxophone on The 20 Grand Club’s debut CD on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon.Since returning to Buffalo, Eric Wozniak has been performing regularly with Kickstart Rumble and can be heard on their self-titled CD. You may have also seen him on occasion with The Pyramid Band, Soul Vaccination/Urban Renewal or Tiger Chung Lee. He has also become a regular session musician for GCR Studios and has recorded tracks for local, touring, and international artists, as well as tracks for film and for television advertisements.

Elma, Ny

Under indirect supervision, the Test Technician I is responsible for setting up test apparatus and conducts initial tests of production assemblies and units following methods; procedures; standards; and sequences. The Test Technician I uses hand and small power tools; and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties. This position may monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Elma, New York

• Perform routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes using feeler gauges, micrometer, industrial microscope, torquedrivers, arbor press and pneumatic presses, bench grinder, other small hand tools and epoxy application materials.• Read and interpret engineering drawings and engineering instruction materials for assembly and completion of the housing phase.• Assisted in prototype housing assembly and testing.• Applied proper Servotronics procedures for use of ultra-sonic cleaning, shrink tubing, hot/cold cycles, the application of epoxy andsealants, and wire twisting.• Troubleshoot units using electrical safety testers: hipot, insulation, ground bond.

Manual Arts High School, Fleming Middle School

• Provided music instruction for grades 9-12 in choral and instrumental music. • Assisted with the musical preparation of the marching band.• Supervised and directed the pep band for football games.• Worked with district personnel to secure grant funding for expanding music programs in South Los Angeles.• Maintained and repaired musical instruments.• Provided music instruction for grades 6-8 in instrumental music.• Served as the Visual and Performing Arts Department chair.• Sponsored a special volunteer homeroom that assisted staff and teachers during recess and lunch.• Coordinated a teacher band, the “School Yard Heroes.”• Stage managed school talent shows, recitals, concerts and commencement activities.• Collaborated with the Boys & Girls Club to provide after-school music enrichment.• Incorporated music technology in day-to-day classroom activities and school music performances. • Successfully implemented strategies to increase student enrollment in music.• Developed a contemporary guitar class curriculum and received multiple grants for the purchase of instruments from Little Kids Rock (Non-profit). • Transcribed, arranged, and orchestrated contemporary music for band, string orchestra and guitar ensemble.• Motivated students to achieve their goals and perform in the District Honors Band and Orchestra. • Inspired students to continue their music studies throughout high school and college.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Developed a curriculum and instructed music enrichment classes and group piano classes for grades K-8.• Provided private piano lessons and band instrument lessons.

North Tonawanda, Ny

• Provided instruction in woodwinds, brass, strings, piano and jazz improvisation.• Prepared students ages four to adult for recitals, competitions and auditions.• Developed several music outreach initiatives, which included solo concert performances and music history lessons at local schools.

Tonawanda, Ny

• Provided general music instruction for grades Pre-K to 8, and served as the director of band and choral activities.• Served as an elementary school librarian and assisted with English Language Arts instruction and cataloging.• Developed, implemented, and maintained a school-wide computerized attendance program. • Assisted with classroom computers, network issues, and the development of a custom school- wide digital report card system. • Developed an innovative curriculum for the school’s newly inaugurated band program.• Created a curriculum that integrated piano and guitar instruction into the general music classroom. • Composed grant proposals to secure funding for the purchase of arts education materials.

Tonawanda, Ny

• Provided instrumental instruction for students in grades 5-8.• Directed a school band.• Arranged and adapted contemporary music for a beginner-level band.• Integrated music performance technology, including backing tracks to live student performances.• Provided musical accompaniment for musical theater performances.