Manuel Paneque

MANUEL LISANDRO PANEQUE LAHENS 1104 S Douglas Road Apt 2 Coral Gables FL 33134 Ph: 305 9886525; manuelpanequelahenz@gmail.com SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To secure a position in a fast paced organization that will utilize my experience to the fullest. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Concertist (2000- present) • Lute concertist in the most outstanding concert halls in USA, Cuba, Colombia and some other countries. • Disc productions. Delmar Arts Academy, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Profesor (2016 – present) • Teach children and adolescents the fundamental principles of music and musicianship skills, such as music theory and basic notation. • Teach children how to sing and play easily-accessible instruments. • Direct school musicals or ensembles for public performance, help develop educational programs and collaborate with other teachers. • Recognize musical talent in the students in order to encourage them to undertake further musical studies, such as joining a school orchestra and chorus. Fundacion Universitaria Los Libertadores University Bogota, Colombia Professor (2013 – 2015) • Conducts college-level courses in the field of music. Areas of instruction include music theory, history of music, music composition, and performance. • Responsible for preparing and delivering lectures and leading classroom discussions. • Administer and grade examinations or delegate the task to others. Conducts research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. • Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Provides consultation and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist. Fundación Universitaria Minuto de Dios University Bogota, Colombia Professor (2010 – 2015) • Conducts college-level courses in the field of music. Areas of instruction include music theory, history of music, music composition, and performance. • Responsible for preparing and delivering lectures and leading classroom discussions. • Administer and grade examinations or delegate the task to others. Conducts research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. • Provides consultation and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist. New England School Bogota, Colombia Arts Department Manager (2010-2012) • Plans, directs, coordinates, and administers all activities of the art department including art classes, and presentations. • Determines quality level and establishes work procedures, syllabus and materials for each level of work. • Direct school musical ensembles for public performance, help develop educational programs and collaborate with other teachers. • Organize performances in the most important theaters in Bogota. Republic of Colombia Chancellery Bogota, Colombia Choral Director (2002-2009) • Provide oversight and administration for the vocal music program. • Compose and lead performances of both vocal and instrumental music. Uniempresarial University Bogota, Colombia Professor and Band Director (2002-2009) • Taught weekly solfa and guitar lessons to undergraduate students. • Developed syllabus clearly defining performance and practice expectations. • Conducting band performances. Colombo Hebreo College Bogota, Colombia Music professor and Musical Director (2002-2009) • Teach children and adolescents the fundamental principles of music and musicianship skills, such as music theory and basic notation. • Teach children how to sing and play easily-accessible instruments. • Direct school musicals or ensembles for public performance, help develop educational programs and collaborate with other teachers. • Recognize musical talent in the students in order to encourage them to undertake further musical studies, such as joining a school orchestra and chorus. Bellas Artes Federico Chopin School Bogota, Colombia Guitar, piano & solfa professor and Musical Director (2001- 2002) • Taught weekly solfa, complementary piano, and guitar lessons to students. • Developed syllabus clearly defining performance and practice expectations. Colsubsidio Bogota, Colombia Music professor and Guitar Orchestra Director (2001-2015) • Conducts instrumental music groups, such as orchestras and dance bands: Auditions and selects members of group. • Selects music to accommodate talents and abilities of group and to suit type of performance to be given. • Directs group at rehearsals and performances to achieve desired effects, such as tonal and harmonic balance, dynamics, rhythms, tempos, and shadings, utilizing knowledge of conducting techniques, music theory and harmony, range and characteristics of instruments, and talents of individual performers. • May transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to or create particular style for group. Chamber Music Duet (Lute and flute) Bogota, Cuba Lutenist (2001-2015) • National and international presentations in prestigious concert chambers. O.P.R.A Music School Bogota, Colombia Guitar & Solfa professor and Musical Director (2000) • Taught weekly solfa and guitar lessons to undergraduate students. • Developed syllabus clearly defining performance and practice expectations. • Successfully prepared students to audition to minor in music. Saint George’s School Bogota, Colombia Music professor and Musical Director (1998-2000) • Taught weekly solfa and guitar lessons to undergraduate students. • Developed syllabus clearly defining performance and practice expectations. • Successfully prepared students to audition to minor in music. • Organize the annual performances of the glee club. Ciedi College Bogota, Colombia Music professor (1997) • Taught weekly solfa and guitar lessons to undergraduate students. • Developed syllabus clearly defining performance and practice expectations. • Successfully prepared students to audition to minor in music. National Theater Foundation Bogota, Colombia Music professor and Musical Director (1996-1997) • Taught weekly solfa and guitar lessons to undergraduate students. • Developed syllabus clearly defining performance and practice expectations. • Successfully prepared students to audition to minor in music. Liuba Maria Evia band Havana, Cuba Lutenist (1995) • National and international band tours and presentations. Hermanos Saiz Association Holguin, Cuba Lutenist of Encuentro Duet (1995) • Band tours and presentations. Popular and classical repertoire. Vocational Art School Holguin, Cuba Music professor (1994-1995) • Taught weekly solfa and guitar lessons to undergraduate students. • Developed syllabus clearly defining performance and practice expectations. • Successfully prepared students to audition to minor in music. • Organized annual, required studio recital. Radio Rebelde Radio Station Havana, Cuba Lutenist and Musical Director (1993-1994) • Organization and daily performances at Haciendo Radio radio show. Campo Alegre band Havana, Cuba Lutenist (1993-1994) • Band tours and presentations. Weekly performances at Palmas y Cañas TV show. EDUCATION • 1989-1993 Escuela Vocacional de Arte (EVA), Holguin, Cuba High School Diploma • 1993-1998 Escuela Nacional de Arte (ENA) Havana, Cuba Bachellor’s in Music • 1995 Instituto Cubano de Radio y Televisión, Havana, Cuba Music for TV and Radio workshop. • 1997 Fundación Teatro Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá – Colombia Music composition workshop by masters Germán Arrieta, Nicolás Uribe, and Gustavo de Sagarminaga. • 2004 Nacional de Colombia University, Bogota, Colombia Emotional Inteligence course by PhD Diego Roveda Hoyos. • 2006 Pontificia Javeriana University, Bogota, Colombia Young and Adults, pedagogy for an encounter course. • 2011-2012 Oscar Lucero Moya University, Holguin, Cuba Master in Education. SKILLS Computer literate, Internet Explorer, bilingual English-Spanish, customer service oriented, highly motivated, communication and interpersonal skills, ability to learn quickly. REFERENCES: Provided upon request. Awards and events 1989 4th of April Festival – Las Tunas, Cuba Awarded as best Cuban music interpreter 1990 1st Contemporary National Music Festival – Havana, Cuba Special Jury Prize 1991 Havana International Guitar Festival and contest – Havana, Cuba Invited concertist 1992 Cuban Music Festival – Havana, Cuba Invited concertist 1994 International Chamber Music Festival – Santiago de Cuba Invited concertist 1994 1st International Festival of Contemporary Music – Camagüey, Cuba Invited concertist 2001 y 2002 Covocatoria Cultura en Comun Contest – Bogota, Colombia First prize in music for duet category. 2002 Covocatoria Cultura en Comun Contest – Bogota, Colombia Second time winner of first prize in music for duet shared with Carmen Arango. 2004 Professional Music Festival – Havana, Cuba. Winner composer in chamber music category. 2000 to present Tours, TV/radio shows and presentations as a concertist, and as part of a band in different countries. Recording of various CDs and themes with different musicians and bands. Publications and discography • 1998 “Del Verso a la Mar” CD – along with Liuba María Hevia. • 2012 "Memorias del VII Congreso Iberoamericano de Pensamiento". Co-author. • 2015 “El Laud le canta a Cuba” CD. • 2015 “Características de la didáctica en los lenguaje específicos de la educación artística en la actualidad y nuestro contexto: Propuesta didáctica praxeológica a través de la experiencia sensorial en educación artística. Co-author, editorial Minuto de Dios.