Alejandra Nuñez ManoMusic
[email protected] Date of birth: Oct. 27, 1963.
Place of birth: Santiago, Chile
Curriculum Vitae
This CV is focused on Music and Theatre, the main sources of income, ManoMusic, the artistic company name is also an HST registered business. The skills to sustain that aspect of the business have been acquired throughout years of working as a self-employed musician. Some of those skills and insight are: Languages, Travel and Scheduling, Film Editing and Sound Recording Production and Editing, Teaching, Computer/Communications/Recording Programs, 10 Years Health Work Professional Experience, Administrative, Bookkeeping/Payroll, Clinical Record Keeping, Invoice and Receiving, Client/Patient Care, Project Managing, Research Arts and Science, HR Policy and Manual Development, Grant Writing and Reporting, Board Membership.
Education
2020 Theatre Studies, Masters, York University.
2010 Alexander Technique classes, Bath, London U.K.
2007-2017 Sutherland Chan Graduate. RMT
90-91,02-03 Humber College, Toronto. Music Program , Vocal Jazz.
1994 Banff Center for the Arts -Winter Session with Ilede.
1986 York University, Glendon College, Toronto.
French, Spanish Literature.
1982 Cegep St. Gerome, St. Gerome, Quebec. Cinematography.
1982 College St. Boniface, Winnipeg.
1977-82 Daniel MacIntire Collegiate Institute, Winnipeg.
Performance Studies
2010 Albert Gamil Arabic scales, Ud-guitar. Cairo
1996-2016 Shameema Soni Vocal Training Toronto
1993-95 Bill Vincent Vocal training Toronto
1991-92 Luis Velez Bata drums Puerto Rico
1991-92 Eddie Colon Bongos & Plena Puerto Rico
1990-91 Memo Acevedo Latin Percussion Toronto
1989-90 Sidney F. da Silva Brazilian Percussion Brazil
1988-89 Art Levine Theory & Sight Singing Toronto
Experience
Mother of two, Rune-Natalia Elyse and Mathew Salvador.
Currently writing music for second C.D."Esencia Vital"and "Collares" script,
composer/writer.
2023-2024 "Terremoto" Sound Designer, Tarragon. Center For Indigenous Theatre
Sound Design/Music Instructor.
2022 "Otihew" By Pj Prudat, Composer /Sound Designer, Shakespeare in the Ruff.
2021-22 "Apocalypse Play" by Natasha Greenblatt and Kate Lushington, Sound Design.
2019 "How Black Mothers say I Love You" by Trey Anthony, Music Director. "Scotian Journey"
by Anne-Marie Woods, MD,Sound Design.Black Theatre Workshop Montreal,
2018 "First Time Project Presents" by Ngozy Paul, Composer,Toronto.
2017 "How to get a Girl Pregnant" short film. Music. Composer, producer.
2016 "Father comes Home from the Wars,Part 1, 2 &3" Suzan-Lori Parks,
Soulpepper production, Music Director.
2015 "Adventures of a Black Girl In search of God" Djanet Sears.
Montreal-Ottawa fall black Theatre Workshop production. Co-composer.
2013 "First Hand Woman" By Sarah Michelle Brown. NY fringe festival production.
Co-composer with SATE.
2013 "The Power of Harriet T!" Michael A. Miller. YPT, Composer, Sound Designer, MD.
2009-2012 Center for indigenous Theatre, Music Instructor.
2011 “Morning Glory” by Karin Bolette Sonne, Summerworks. Music- Vocal coach.
2011 “Spanish in her tongue” play by Janet Romero, music composer.
2010 Caravan Stage, Montenegro, Vocal Coach.
2009 “Tomboy” Short Film by Barb Taylor, Music Score.
2009 Dora Juror
2006 “Cast Iron”, by Lisa Codrington, Obsidian. Music score.
2003 May "The Kink in My Hair" by Tray Anthony, Mirvish.
Musical Director/Arranger.
2002-2003 Humber College Theatre department, Music Instructor.
Jan 2001-2002 "Adventures of a Black Girl in search of God" by Djanet Sears.
Nightwood, Obsidian, Mirvish. Musical Diretor, Dora Nomination. Co-composer, Performer.
1999-2000 Academy of Music vocal teacher, Samba Squad (vocals)
1999 Manjar Consort, Co-fouder ("world music")
1995- Feb. "Y Todas Ibamos a Ser Reinas" by Olivia Rojas workshop, composer.
1994-Present Proyecto Urbano Music Ensemble. Band Leader.
1997-Aug 2 Projecto Urbano CD Released. Harbourfront
1997-July 9Th. Mathew Salvador and Pablo Daniel Robert-Nuñez.
1996-June The dream project, Mid Summer Workshop, percussionist.
1996- Mar. CBC radio "The mercy quilt", Composer.
1995- Sep 1St. Natalia Elise Robert-Nuñez.
1994 -Dec "Collares" workshop, Groundswell.Writer/Composer.
1994-Dec. URGE Project, Music Advisor.
1994. Young Peoples Theater. Journey of the Dragon boy, sound coach.
1993-1994 Ilede Afro Cuban Percussion Ensemble.
1993, Oct-Nov Fran McEndrie (South East US Tour)
1993,A-S. "Crazy to be born"* & "Mandala",Toronto Dance Theater,2003 performer/ composer.
1993, A-M. Theater Passe Muralle.Alisa Palmer's"A Play about the Mothers Of Plaza De Mayo",musician.
1992, O-N. Alejandro Roncerias & Native Earth "Ancient Rivers" at the Annex Theatre, performer.
1992 Linda Hill,Production of "The Byrds". Theater piece. Composer
1992 The Hour Company/ Canadian Stage. production "Resistance 500" Composer & Performer.
1992-93 Toronto Dance Theater.
Performance of "Mandala". Co-composer & performer.
1991- 1993 Hands On Percussion Ensemble. Co-founder.
1991-present Freelance percussionist/vocalist/composer. Performing with Lorraine Segato and The
Parashute Club, David Sereda, Hot House Band, Jani Lauzon, Susan Hookong,
Lilian Allen, La Bomba, Tabora Jonson, Jumblies Theatre, Mabelle, Urbanvessel.
1992 Theater Smith-Gilmore. Production of Carlo Gozzi's "Serpent Woman."
Composer & performer.
1992 Theater Passe Muraille. Production of "Second Nature." Vocal coach.
1990-1994 Azúl Music Ensemble. Co-founder.
Rainmaker/ Susan Hoo Kong. Percussionist & vocalist.
1989-90 Theater Passe Murielle & Nightwood Theatre Production of Monique Mojica's "Princess
Pocahontas and The Blue Spots." Composer & performer.
1987-1995 Ramiro's Latin Orchestra. Vocalist, percussionist & composer.
1985-89 Tinku, Latin American Music Ensemble. Co-founder & Musical Director
1983-85 Grupo Raiz. Berkeley, California.Vocalist, percussionist, composer. San Francisco, California.
1979-82 Retaguardia Latin American Music Ensemble. Vocalist, composer. Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Recordings
Proyecto Urbano/Urban Project C.D.
"El brujo" composed By A. Nuñez recorded by
Ramiro's Latin Orchestra, The Gathering CBC. CD
"Dile a Catalina" and "Navidad Negra", RLO.
CBC Latin Compilation CD entitled "Amigos Latinos."
"Quisiera" Composed By A. Nuñez, and "Gracias a
la vida", Canadian Women CBC compilation CD.
Jani Lauzon, Susan Hookong, Kim & Jerry Broady.
Proyecto Urbano, self titled, Indi release Aug.1997.
'Toca Orilla" Lyrycs recorded by Jesse Cook, Monty Cortez 2003.
“Wemens Voices for Atawapiskat” 2012.
Toured U.S., Europe, Central & South America, Mexico & Caribbean.
Grants T.A.C.- composer, 93, 97.
O.A.C.- Small ensembles-recording, 95
C.A.C- Not Yet
Factor- Recording Loan,95
Languages Spanish, English, French, Portuguese.
Television Eric’s World, Femmecab, 3 comercials.
Movies Latin Nights, The Goddess Project, The Five Senses,
The Sea Wolf. Tomboy, How to Get a Girl Pregnant,
The Rehearsal, Water9X5.
[email protected] Date of birth: Oct. 27, 1963.
Place of birth: Santiago, Chile
Curriculum Vitae
This CV is focused on Music and Theatre, the main sources of income, ManoMusic, the artistic company name is also an HST registered business. The skills to sustain that aspect of the business have been acquired throughout years of working as a self-employed musician. Some of those skills and insight are: Languages, Travel and Scheduling, Film Editing and Sound Recording Production and Editing, Teaching, Computer/Communications/Recording Programs, 10 Years Health Work Professional Experience, Administrative, Bookkeeping/Payroll, Clinical Record Keeping, Invoice and Receiving, Client/Patient Care, Project Managing, Research Arts and Science, HR Policy and Manual Development, Grant Writing and Reporting, Board Membership.
Education
2020 Theatre Studies, Masters, York University.
2010 Alexander Technique classes, Bath, London U.K.
2007-2017 Sutherland Chan Graduate. RMT
90-91,02-03 Humber College, Toronto. Music Program , Vocal Jazz.
1994 Banff Center for the Arts -Winter Session with Ilede.
1986 York University, Glendon College, Toronto.
French, Spanish Literature.
1982 Cegep St. Gerome, St. Gerome, Quebec. Cinematography.
1982 College St. Boniface, Winnipeg.
1977-82 Daniel MacIntire Collegiate Institute, Winnipeg.
Performance Studies
2010 Albert Gamil Arabic scales, Ud-guitar. Cairo
1996-2016 Shameema Soni Vocal Training Toronto
1993-95 Bill Vincent Vocal training Toronto
1991-92 Luis Velez Bata drums Puerto Rico
1991-92 Eddie Colon Bongos & Plena Puerto Rico
1990-91 Memo Acevedo Latin Percussion Toronto
1989-90 Sidney F. da Silva Brazilian Percussion Brazil
1988-89 Art Levine Theory & Sight Singing Toronto
Experience
Mother of two, Rune-Natalia Elyse and Mathew Salvador.
Currently writing music for second C.D."Esencia Vital"and "Collares" script,
composer/writer.
2023-2024 "Terremoto" Sound Designer, Tarragon. Center For Indigenous Theatre
Sound Design/Music Instructor.
2022 "Otihew" By Pj Prudat, Composer /Sound Designer, Shakespeare in the Ruff.
2021-22 "Apocalypse Play" by Natasha Greenblatt and Kate Lushington, Sound Design.
2019 "How Black Mothers say I Love You" by Trey Anthony, Music Director. "Scotian Journey"
by Anne-Marie Woods, MD,Sound Design.Black Theatre Workshop Montreal,
2018 "First Time Project Presents" by Ngozy Paul, Composer,Toronto.
2017 "How to get a Girl Pregnant" short film. Music. Composer, producer.
2016 "Father comes Home from the Wars,Part 1, 2 &3" Suzan-Lori Parks,
Soulpepper production, Music Director.
2015 "Adventures of a Black Girl In search of God" Djanet Sears.
Montreal-Ottawa fall black Theatre Workshop production. Co-composer.
2013 "First Hand Woman" By Sarah Michelle Brown. NY fringe festival production.
Co-composer with SATE.
2013 "The Power of Harriet T!" Michael A. Miller. YPT, Composer, Sound Designer, MD.
2009-2012 Center for indigenous Theatre, Music Instructor.
2011 “Morning Glory” by Karin Bolette Sonne, Summerworks. Music- Vocal coach.
2011 “Spanish in her tongue” play by Janet Romero, music composer.
2010 Caravan Stage, Montenegro, Vocal Coach.
2009 “Tomboy” Short Film by Barb Taylor, Music Score.
2009 Dora Juror
2006 “Cast Iron”, by Lisa Codrington, Obsidian. Music score.
2003 May "The Kink in My Hair" by Tray Anthony, Mirvish.
Musical Director/Arranger.
2002-2003 Humber College Theatre department, Music Instructor.
Jan 2001-2002 "Adventures of a Black Girl in search of God" by Djanet Sears.
Nightwood, Obsidian, Mirvish. Musical Diretor, Dora Nomination. Co-composer, Performer.
1999-2000 Academy of Music vocal teacher, Samba Squad (vocals)
1999 Manjar Consort, Co-fouder ("world music")
1995- Feb. "Y Todas Ibamos a Ser Reinas" by Olivia Rojas workshop, composer.
1994-Present Proyecto Urbano Music Ensemble. Band Leader.
1997-Aug 2 Projecto Urbano CD Released. Harbourfront
1997-July 9Th. Mathew Salvador and Pablo Daniel Robert-Nuñez.
1996-June The dream project, Mid Summer Workshop, percussionist.
1996- Mar. CBC radio "The mercy quilt", Composer.
1995- Sep 1St. Natalia Elise Robert-Nuñez.
1994 -Dec "Collares" workshop, Groundswell.Writer/Composer.
1994-Dec. URGE Project, Music Advisor.
1994. Young Peoples Theater. Journey of the Dragon boy, sound coach.
1993-1994 Ilede Afro Cuban Percussion Ensemble.
1993, Oct-Nov Fran McEndrie (South East US Tour)
1993,A-S. "Crazy to be born"* & "Mandala",Toronto Dance Theater,2003 performer/ composer.
1993, A-M. Theater Passe Muralle.Alisa Palmer's"A Play about the Mothers Of Plaza De Mayo",musician.
1992, O-N. Alejandro Roncerias & Native Earth "Ancient Rivers" at the Annex Theatre, performer.
1992 Linda Hill,Production of "The Byrds". Theater piece. Composer
1992 The Hour Company/ Canadian Stage. production "Resistance 500" Composer & Performer.
1992-93 Toronto Dance Theater.
Performance of "Mandala". Co-composer & performer.
1991- 1993 Hands On Percussion Ensemble. Co-founder.
1991-present Freelance percussionist/vocalist/composer. Performing with Lorraine Segato and The
Parashute Club, David Sereda, Hot House Band, Jani Lauzon, Susan Hookong,
Lilian Allen, La Bomba, Tabora Jonson, Jumblies Theatre, Mabelle, Urbanvessel.
1992 Theater Smith-Gilmore. Production of Carlo Gozzi's "Serpent Woman."
Composer & performer.
1992 Theater Passe Muraille. Production of "Second Nature." Vocal coach.
1990-1994 Azúl Music Ensemble. Co-founder.
Rainmaker/ Susan Hoo Kong. Percussionist & vocalist.
1989-90 Theater Passe Murielle & Nightwood Theatre Production of Monique Mojica's "Princess
Pocahontas and The Blue Spots." Composer & performer.
1987-1995 Ramiro's Latin Orchestra. Vocalist, percussionist & composer.
1985-89 Tinku, Latin American Music Ensemble. Co-founder & Musical Director
1983-85 Grupo Raiz. Berkeley, California.Vocalist, percussionist, composer. San Francisco, California.
1979-82 Retaguardia Latin American Music Ensemble. Vocalist, composer. Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Recordings
Proyecto Urbano/Urban Project C.D.
"El brujo" composed By A. Nuñez recorded by
Ramiro's Latin Orchestra, The Gathering CBC. CD
"Dile a Catalina" and "Navidad Negra", RLO.
CBC Latin Compilation CD entitled "Amigos Latinos."
"Quisiera" Composed By A. Nuñez, and "Gracias a
la vida", Canadian Women CBC compilation CD.
Jani Lauzon, Susan Hookong, Kim & Jerry Broady.
Proyecto Urbano, self titled, Indi release Aug.1997.
'Toca Orilla" Lyrycs recorded by Jesse Cook, Monty Cortez 2003.
“Wemens Voices for Atawapiskat” 2012.
Toured U.S., Europe, Central & South America, Mexico & Caribbean.
Grants T.A.C.- composer, 93, 97.
O.A.C.- Small ensembles-recording, 95
C.A.C- Not Yet
Factor- Recording Loan,95
Languages Spanish, English, French, Portuguese.
Television Eric’s World, Femmecab, 3 comercials.
Movies Latin Nights, The Goddess Project, The Five Senses,
The Sea Wolf. Tomboy, How to Get a Girl Pregnant,
The Rehearsal, Water9X5.