Darlene Castro

2594 S 500 E, SLC, UT 84106

801.682.0383
www.darlenecastro.com |dmcastromusic@gmail.com

Education and Training

Bachelor of Music in Music Composition, University of Utah, 2013 2017
Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation
GPA: 3.78

Principal Teachers
Morris Rosenzweig, Composition
Igor Iachimciuc, Composition
Tully Cathey, Guitar
Jon Yerby, Guitar
Stan Funicelli, Guitar, Composition

Selected Masterclasses
2017 David Rakowski, Composition
2016 Harold Meltzer, Composition
2014 Yu-Hui Chang, Composition
2017 Andrzej Mokrys, Guitar
2016 Ana Vidovic, Guitar
2016 Marcin Dylla, Guitar
2015 Gohar Vardanyan, Guitar
Publications
Darlene Castro. The Sound and the Fusae: Music Notation as a Means of Time Travel. (2017).
Undergraduate Research Journal Vol. 3.
Presentations
Rocky Mountain Chapter for the American Musicological Society Rocky Mountain
Music Scholars Conference
Salt Lake City, UT. April 7, 2017.
The Sound and the Fusae: Notation as a Means of Time Travel

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Salt Lake City, UT April 4, 2017.
The Sound and the Fusae: Notation as a Means of Time Travel

Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research

Orem, UT. February 17, 2017.
The Sound and the Fusae: Notation as a Means of Time Travel
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Seminars and Workshops

Yale University
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Historical Notation Bootcamp
Anna Zayaruznaya and Andrew Hicks
August 7-11, 2017

Work and Teaching Experience

Louis Moreau Institute for New Music Performance
Executive Director
2017 - Present
FILL IN DUTIES

Westminster College
Adjunct Guitar Instructor
2017 - Present
Taught private guitar lessons and beginning group guitar classes to undergraduate students

Westminster College
Artsbridge Faculty Mentor
2017 - Present
Mentored undergraduate student teachers on music and guitar pedagogy. Supervised after-school
guitar educational programs for elementary school students

University of Utah Office of Undergraduate Research

Researcher
2016 2017
Quills to Computer Keyboards: Music Formatting Through the Centuries.
Supervised by Dr. Jane Hatter
Transcribed and typeset from sources in early music notation. Researched the role of notation in
historical music reconstruction. Analyzed and reconstructed 15th century vocal music

University of Utah McKay Music Library

Library Aide
2016 Present
Assisted library patrons with questions about resources available through the University of Utah
library systems. Catalogued CDs, books, and scores in the library system. Researched archival
materials and manuscripts for library exhibit on Emma Ray Riggs McKay, namesake of the
McKay Music Library.

El Sistema@Salty Cricket Summer Program

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Theory Instructor
Summer 2017
Instructed elementary and middle school children in music theory fundamentals and ear training.

Mundi Project
Guitar Instructor
Summer 2017
Instructed elementary and middle school children in the fundamentals of classical guitar
technique.

Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts

Substitute Music Teacher
2012 Present
Led music theory and history lectures. Directed rehearsals for guitar ensemble.

Private Studio Teacher

2016 Present
Instructed students of various ages and during various stages of learning in classical guitar
techniques.

Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts

Math and Music Theory Tutor
2011 2013 (seasonal)
Tutored high school level students in mathematics up to multivariable calculus and music theory
up to 20th century techniques.

Freelance Performer
2015 Present
Performed as a soloist for various functions and events

CaptionCall LLC.
Bilingual Communications Agent
2012 Present
Captioned phone calls for the deaf and hard of hearing in English and Spanish

Leadership and Volunteer Experience

Baroque Student Group
President 2016 2017
Secretary 2015 - 2016
Concerts:
-If It Aint Baroque
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-An Evening at the Baroque Salon

-Louispalooza: A Night in the Sun Kings Court
-Concert Life in the Baroque: A Night at the Tavern
Organized and supervised rehearsals and coachings.
Conducted historical research.
Organized and researched repertoire for themed concerts.
Promoted and organized interdisciplinary collaborations.
Negotiated guest artist contracts and fees.
Recruited student volunteer performers.
Created and distributed marketing materials.
Gathered information and wrote notes for programs.
Managed funds for private contractors such as catering, photography, and videography.
Publicized and promoted events on radio network, newspaper, guest blog posts and other
media.
Managed and edited recordings.
Directed board meetings.

University Composers Collective

Secretary, 2016 2017
Concerts:
-Sight Through Sound: Music Inspired by Visual Art
Created call for scores for new works from student composers.
Conceptualized and organized a concert around a central theme of music based on visual art by
students and faculty from the University of Utah.
Promoted interdisciplinary collaborations and communications with visual artists.
Wrote grant proposals for funding.
Managed and budgeted grant funds.
Created and distributed marketing materials.
Organized rehearsals and recordings for composers.
Promoted event on social media.

Salty Cricket Composers Collective

Social Media Intern
2016 2017
Created social media content.
Publicized events and concerts.
Assisted with public and private fundraising events.
Recruited volunteers.
Performed for fundraisers and other events
Utah Classical Guitar Society
Volunteer
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2017 Present
Managed ticket sales and donations at concerts

Scholarships and Awards

UROP Research Grant 2016 2017, Research Grant
Robertson Composition Scholarship 2016 2017, Composition
Christensen Music Scholarship 2016 2017, Guitar
Cahoon Music Scholarship 2015 2016, Guitar
Glad Composition Scholarship 2014 - 2017, Composition
Eskridge Music Scholarship 2014 2015, Guitar

Selected Works Performed

Preludes (Soprano and Piano)
Salty Cricket Composers Collective, Urban Arts Gallery, Fall 2017
Composers Forum Dumke Recital Hall, University of Utah, Spring 2016

All at Once (12 Flutes)

University of Utah, Fall 2017

Tres Cancines Infantiles (Voice and Guitar)

Utah Arts Festival, Summer 2017

Palomitas (3 Snare Drums)

Salty Cricket Composers Collective, Urban Arts Gallery, Spring 2017

Desmoronamiento (Flute and Live Electronics)

CrossTalk, Dumke Recital Hall University of Utah, Spring 2017

Sonata for Viola and Cello

Salty Cricket Composers Collective, Urban Arts Gallery, Fall 2016

Suite for Solo Cello (Solo Cello)

12 Minutes Max, Salt Lake City Public Library, Spring 2017
Salty Cricket Composers Collective, Urban Arts Gallery, Fall 2016
Composers Forum, Dumke Recital Hall, University of Utah, Spring 2016

Sirenas (Fixed Electronics)

CrossTalk Dumke Recital Hall, University of Utah, Fall 2016

Variations on a Theme by Stravinsky (Bassoon and Classical Guitar/Piano)

Composers Forum Dumke Recital Hall, University of Utah, Fall 2015
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Performance Experience
Early Music Ensemble, Solo, Chamber, and Continuo/Accompaniment Guitar, 2016 Present
Performed as soloist, in duets, and in a large ensemble as part of the continuo section playing
from figured bass

Baroque Student Group, Solo, Chamber, and Continuo/Accompaniment Guitar, 2015 2017
Performed as soloist and in duets, as well in large ensembles as part of the continuo section

New Music Ensemble, Chamber Guitar, 2015

Performed Brion by Harold Meltzer in an ensemble with Flute, Violin, Oboe, Cello, and Cimbalom

Classical Guitar Ensemble, Solo and Chamber Guitar, 2012 2017

Played in various duets, trios, quartets, and quintets and performed music ranging from the
Renaissance to the premieres of student compositions
Arranged various piano and orchestral works for guitar duets, trios, quartets
Collaborated with other instrumentalists in chamber works

HeArt Early Music Ensemble, Guitar, 2017

Performed for the Centennial celebration of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

List of Works
Textures (2017)
Bassoon and electronics

All At Once (2017) 848

12 Flutes (8 C flutes, 2 alto, 2 bass)

Viola Sonata (2017) 14

Viola and Piano

Desmoronamiento (2017) 8
Flute and electronics

Palomitas (2017) 6
3 snare drums

Sirenas (2016) 515

Fixed electronics
Baroque Sonata (2016) 5
Viola and Cello
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Suite for Solo Cello (2016) 7

Cello

Variations on a Theme by Stravinsky (2015) 6

Bassoon and Guitar (or Piano)

Preludes (2014) 740

Voice and Piano

Tres Cancines Infantiles (2014) 6

Guitar and Voice

A Study in Pastel Sounds (2013) 3

Voice and Piano

Elegy (2012) 28
Strings, Woodwinds, and Horn

Hommage a Debussy (2010)

Piano

Fragments (2011)
Piano

Guitar Sonata (2011)

Classical guitar

Chopinesque (2011)
Piano

Astrowaltz (2010)
Piano