Zakary Brewer

Trombonist - Educator

Mission Statement

The biggest purpose of this website is to provide a comprehensive resource for students, parents, and music educators alike. I have always believed that education should not be hard to access and it should not be put behind a paywall; So this website is my attempt at sharing as much of my knowledge and resources as possible with those who need it. First and foremost, in the WHAT IS MUSIC EDUCATION? tab you will find an explanation of what music education actually is and series of resources anyone can use to get a better idea of how to begin your music education journey, what schooling for music / music education looks like, what getting credentialed in the state of California entails, and how to find your first job as a music educator. Next, in the MATERIALS / SUPPLIES tab you will find a series of purchasing guides for most of the instruments in a middle school, high school, and college wind or concert band. These purchasing guides are meant to educate students and parents about the differences between beginner, intermediate, and professional model instruments; Including all of the gear needed for each instrument. These guides are by no means the "be all, end all" of instrument purchases, they are just meant to give you a good idea of what you should look for and links to high quality purchases. Next, is the USEFUL TOOLS tab. This tab is just meant to provide musicians with some useful tools to being successful. This page will consistently be updated as I find more useful things to add to a musicians tool bag. Next is the ACADEMIC RESOURCES tab, which will be full of good resources to use as music educators and music education students. This page will be full of the websites and resources I consult regularly along my journey as a music educator. Next, is my TEACHER BLOG, where I will be posting periodic updates on what I have been doing as a music educator. Lastly is my TROMBONE STUFF. As a lifelong trombone player myself, this page is entirely dedicated to providing resources for trombone players. This includes solo repertoire, duets, ensemble music, etudes, method books, and anything else I have that is helpful. If you are a TROMBONE PLAYER, YOU SHOULD LOOK AT THIS TAB.

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Biography

Zak Brewer is a part of many professional organizations including the Southern California Band Directors Association (SCSBOA), National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and the International Trombone Association (ITA).

Mr. Zak Brewer is a music educator and trombone player with over 15 years of music experience. As a native of Southern California, Zak Brewer earned his associates degree in Trombone performance at Pasadena City College and his Bachelor of Arts in Instrumental Music Education from California State University Fullerton.

During his time in academia, Zak Brewer has performed with classical ensembles such as the Lancer Symphony Orchestra, CSUF Wind Symphony, CSUF Symphonic Winds, and CSUF Symphony Orchestra. It was in these groups that Zak Brewer has been able to perform in incredible venues like Carnegie Hall and at various music conferences like the California All State Music Education Conference and the College Band Directors Association National Conference. During his time in these ensembles, Zak Brewer has been able to work with accomplished conductors and educators including Gregory X. Whitmore and Dustin Barr.

Zak Brewer has also performed with the CSUF Jazz Chamber Ensemble and the Fullerton Jazz Orchestra. It was in these jazz groups that Zak was able to play numerous gigs all around Orange County.

Mr. Brewer currently holds multiple music positions in the Bonita Unified School District, acting as the Assistant Band Director at Bonita High School, as well as the Elementary Band Teacher and Elementary Honor Band Director for the district.

In cooperation with director Jeff Bird, Mr. Brewer has taken the Bonita High School Marching Bearcats, Indoor Percussion, and Winter Color Guard to numerous SCSBOA championships. The two directors have also taken the Bonita High School Jazz Band on a tour through New Orleans to perform at numerous historical venues.

Zak Brewer is an active member of the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association. He has acted as a judge for the All Southern Elementary Low Brass auditions and the All Southern Middle School Euphonium and Tuba auditions.

Zak Brewer has conducted and performed in venues like Carnegie Hall, Meng Concert Hall (Cal State University Fullerton), Haugh Performing Arts Center (Citrus College), Bonita Center for the Arts, Lowden Theatre for Performing Arts (Las Vegas Academy of the Arts), and the Nightingale Concert Hall (University of Nevada).

Performances

Conductor BHS - English Folk Song Suite - Ralph Vaughan Williams

Senior Recital - Carmen Fantasy IV Habanera - Georges Bizet

Senior Recital - Elegy for Mippy III - Leonard Berenstein

Trombone CSUF Wind Symphony - The Time Traveler - Larry Tuttle

Premiere Performance

Trombone CSUF Wind Symphony - Dionysiaques - Florent Schmitt

Trombone Jazz Chamber Ensemble - De Camino - Perico Sambeat

Trombone CSUF Symphonic Winds - Aurora Awakes - John Mackey

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