PERFORMER & ADMINISTRATOR ➞ I am a classically trained musician with an MM in Horn Performance and 9+ years of experience in ensemble performance, education, and administration. As a music professional, I have gained valuable skills and knowledge holding positions as Orchestra Librarian, Music Teacher, Brass Coach, and Program Coordinator for some of the region’s prominent orchestras and schools.Prior to earning my degrees in music performance, I demonstrated a strong business acumen as a Buyer for Whole Foods Market. In this role, I was accountable for managing costs and profitability for a specialty department.My most recent success can be seen with the Riverside Arts Academy where I lead the after-school music program. In a short time, I successfully built up the program, implemented cost-saving strategies, and generated enrollment. I am a mentor to instructors, providing music education knowledge and monitoring the program to meet national standards.SELECTED PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCERedlands Symphony Orchestra ★ Redlands Community Orchestra ★ Moreno Valley Wind Symphony ★ Northwestern University ★ Boston University Tanglewood InstitutePROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS☑ Established a new music education program for under-served youth, successfully enrolling 100+ students since 2018.☑ Sourced multiple free resources to provide music, instruments, and teaching tools for the program, which significantly reduced costs.☑ Worked with the orchestra treasurer to keep costs down while ensuring the legality of copyrights by locating, purchasing, and/or renting sheet music for the Redlands Community Orchestra.☑ Earned a promotion within a specialty department at Whole Foods Market to Perishable Buyer; improved team organization and processes that decreased spoilage and costs*************************I’m always open to expanding my network and connecting with other top professionals. Please add me as a connection and contact me at: ➞ EMAIL: lukehilland@gmail.com