John Baylies - sousastep@gmail.com
Employment HistorySelf-Employed — Freelance MusicianSummer 2014 – PresentPerform on tuba, sousaphone, and electronics (Ableton, Max/MSP) with various ensembles at festivals, parades, fundraisers, theaters, bars, weddings, memorial services, sporting events, and corporate events. See 'Professional Memberships' for details. Conference Rentals — Conference EngineerSummer 2018 - 2023Manage a Taiden conference system and translation booth for political and corporate events including the United Nation's Seventh Replenishment, and the Lions Club's International Convention. Eventide — Entry-Level Audio Support TechnicianFeb. 2020 - Jun. 2022
ICMC/NYCEMF — Audio Technician / Stage CrewSummer 2019Assist sound engineer, performers, and composers with setup, breakdown, and troubleshooting of mics, cables, instruments, stands, chairs, etc. during soundchecks and shows. Bare Opera — Sound EngineerSpring 2019Designed and ran a sound reinforcement system for a production of Maria de Buenos Aires. Safe — Playback EngineerSpring 2019Mixed backing tracks with a live ensemble using Ableton during rehearsals and auditions. Arranged lead sheets for the ensemble. Cued entrances. Electrobrass Conference — CoordinatorSpring 2018Budgeting, booking, marketing, advertising, funding, sales, social media, website, everything except branding / logo design. Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association — Audio TechnicianSummer 2018 - 2019Manage a Fender Passport digital mixer for the Sunday evening events. Setup and breakdown PA with wired and wireless mics for the instructors and instrumentalists. The Parish of Calvary ~ St. George's — Audio TechnicianSpring 2018Manage a Behringer X32 digital mixer for the Sunday morning service. Setup and breakdown wired and wireless mics for the clergy, choir, and instrumentalists. Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema — Audio TechnicianFall 2017 - Spring 2018Troubleshoot computers, mixing boards, cables, microphones, etc. Assist with setup and breakdown. Regularly check and take inventory of equipment. Nu Mouthpieces — Co-founder2016 – 2017R&D, marketing, and sales for handmade wooden mouthpieces that facilitate didgeridoo techniques on low brass instruments. Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras — Stage CrewFall 2011 – 2014Set and clear chairs, stands, and percussion for multiple ensemble/sectional rehearsals. Supervise kids during breaks. Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras — CounselorSummer 2011, 2012, & 2013Live in cabins with campers. Supervise campers in living areas. Plan and supervise afternoon recreational programs and evening social programs.
New England Music Camp — Counselor Summer 2011 & 2012Live in cabins with campers. Supervise campers in living areas. Plan and supervise afternoon recreational programs and evening social programs. EducationBrooklyn College — Master of Fine Arts, Performance and Interactive Media ArtsDropped out to allow more time for gigs.Studied Max/MSP under the instruction of Ryan Holsopple, Briggan Kraus, Doug Geers, and Red Wierenga. Boston University — Bachelor of Music, Brass PerformanceClass of 2014Studied tuba under the instruction of Ken Amis in Mike Roylance’s studio. London Royal College of MusicFall 2012Studied tuba under the instruction of Lee Tsarmaklis and Owen Slade. North Andover High SchoolClass of 2010Studied tuba under the instruction of Brian Diehl and Mike Milnarik. |
AwardsElectrobrass Basement Sessions Competition Finalist 2017
Professional Memberships
2017 - Present 2018 - Present
2021 - 2023
2022 - 2023 2020 2019 - 2020 2018 - 2020
2017 - 2021 2018
2017 - 2018
2017 International Banda Super Star
2014 - 2017 Natick Legion Band Oom Pah Pahs Something Shameless Brass Band 2013 - 2015 Boston University Scarlet Band 2013 - 2014
2013
2012
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