Dean Cacija

Experience

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  Moses

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2008

  Bass Vocalist & Manager

  Tours and performances around Europe with a vocal jazz sextet.

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  Croatian National Theatre, Osijek

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2008

  Chorus Conductor
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  Freelance

  Oct 2008 - now

  Composer and Jazz Pianist

  Residencies at Savoy Hotel, Wardorf Hotel, The Dorchester, Simpson's, Brown's, Royal Overseas League. Composing for choirs, arranging for various a capella and jazz groups, accompanying singers.

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  Barchester Healthcare

  Jan 2010 - now

  London Region Music Therapist

  Individual and group music therapy sessions for adults with neurological impairments & mental health conditions, supervision of MMT Master's students, presentations and training workshops, setting up new music therapy posts.

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  Nordoff Robbins

  Jan 2013 - now

  Introductory Course Lecturer

  As well as freelance lecturing at conferences and universities around Eastern Europe. British Association for Music Therapy.

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  Music Therapy Tree

  Jan 2014 - now

  Senior Music Therapist

  Working with children in London-based mainstream schools with a variety of needs including emotional and behavioural disorders, trauma and abuse, learning disabilities and autism. Presentations to staff and parents, contribution at education conferences.

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  Sing Out Choir Project, Arts Council England

  Jan 2016 - now

  Musical Director

  An Arts Council England inclusive choir project for adults with learning disabilities; performing throughout London with multiple concerts per year. Project director, arranger and pianist.