David Vergato

Experience

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  Independent Music Professional

  May 1996 - now

  Freelance Bass Player

  -Bass player for hire for any musical situation. -Available for both live and studio work.-Perform locally with professional musicians in a wide variety of venues in the Charlotte, NC, area, and previously the Miami, FL, area.-Professional performance experience includes but is not limited to performances with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (pops), Charlotte Squawks, The Carolina Voices, Charlotte Children's Choir, Natalie Merchant, Ben Vereen, Bowzer (from Sha Na Na), The Platters, Little Anthony & the Imperials, The Smothers Brothers, Five By Design, Actor's Theater of Charlotte, The McFadden Brothers, Ira Sullivan, Chad Lawson, Pery Ribeiro, John Valerio, The Greg Lilley Trio, The Amy Broome Band, Retro-Active, The Mark Stallings Trio, The Gal Friday Band, The Remingtones, Vortex, Shawingato, The Jessica Borgnis Trio, The Rhonda Kremer Quartet, Bill Hanna, Powerhouse, The Tallboys Blues Band, Jumpstreet 88's, Bambi & the Boys, The Pittsburgh Playhouse, and The Naples (FL) Philharmonic.-Orignal music projects include the Full Grown Band, Punk Jazz Project, Airstream Show less

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  Royal Caribbean Group

  Jun 1999 - Mar 2003

  Staff Musician

  -Performed in the ship orchestra aboard the Splendour of the Seas, and the Enchantment of the Seas-Performed in jazz combos aboard the Explorer of the Seas, and the Majesty of the Seas

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  Media Theatre for Performing Arts

  Aug 2000 - Dec 2000

  Pit Orchestra Musician

  -Played bass for Rockwell Productions' performances of "Grease" and "Singin' in the Rain"

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  Swing 1000

  Oct 2001 - Dec 2002

  Musician/Entertainer

  -Bass player for big band/swing band

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  Mars Music

  Nov 2001 - Dec 2002

  Sales Associate

  -Specializing in guitar and bass sales

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  Self-Employed

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2012

  Private Music Instructor

  -Private Electric Bass Guitar and Upright Bass lessons-Music Theory -Jazz Improvisation -How to play various musical styles.-Trumpet-Beginning to Intermediate Guitar

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  Sam Ash Music

  Mar 2003 - Aug 2005

  Sales Associate

  -Guitar department sales -Specializing in knowledge of bass guitars and related equipment

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  Dore Academy

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2010

  Music Teacher & Band Director

  -Teach K-12 music-Organize and give two big concerts each year-Run sound at school functions-Handle other responsibilities at the school in addition to teaching-Started the school's band program in January 2007-Courses taught included various band classes, guitar ensemble, jazz ensemble, music appreciation, and general music

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  Hickory Grove Baptist Church

  Jul 2008 - now

  Music Staff

  -Bass player for Sunday services and rehearsals at the Main Campus location. -Perform in both rhythm section and string section within the orchestra for special performances.

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  Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

  Band Director

  -Band Director at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School-Beginning Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Guitar Class-Responsible for recruiting and teaching students-Organizes performances at the school as well as in the community-Prepare students for competitions and other events-Advocated for and began the school's first guitar class in 2012-Acquire new instruments and expand the music library by advocating for music education, fundraising, and seeking donations

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  Northside Christian Academy

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

  Band Director

  -Teach the following courses: 5th Grade Beginning Band, 6th Grade Elementary Band, Middle School Band, High School Band, Jazz Ensemble, Music Theory, and Guitar Class.-Earned Superior and Excellent ratings at adjudicated band festivals (MPA) in 2014, 2015, & 2016.-Students earned top chairs in All-District and All-State Band Clinics.-Directed performances at the Southern Christmas Show, Carowinds, and Walt Disney World.

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  Bradford Preparatory School

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2021

  Director of Band, Orchestra, & Guitar

  -Developing and improving the instrumental music program at a new charter school.-Teach Band for grades 5-12-Teach General Music/Music Appreciation/Guitar Class in grades 5-8-Teach Middle School and High School Orchestra-Music Department Chair-Member of the School Improvement Team-Meet regularly with Advisory Group-Plan and execute performance tours-Help students prepare for All-District Band Auditions-Performances at the Southern Christmas Show, Disney World, Dollywood, and Carowinds Show less

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  Jazz Arts Charlotte

  Sept 2016 - now

  Faculty

  -Instructor for Youth Jazz Workshop Level 1 (2016-17)-Faculty member for the Jazz Arts Charlotte Summer Camp

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  Winthrop University

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2023

  Adjunct Professor

  Teach the following courses:-Applied Double Bass-Applied Electric Bass Guitar-Bass Repertory ClassLeft the role in December 2023 to allow time needed to complete doctoral studies.

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  Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

  Aug 2021 - now

  Orchestra Director

  Director of Orchestras, Guitar Ensembles, Jazz Ensemble and (previously) Music Theory 1 at Providence High School