Resume

Work
Experience

2019 - 2020

Crescent Super Band

Played Lead Alto in the prestigious Crescent Super Band. DownBeat Magazine has repeatedly named the Crescent Superband the best youth jazz ensemble and top big band in the world with 26 Utah Best of State Awards, 2 Utah Best of State Statue Awards for Arts & Entertainment, and 22 prestigious DownBeat Magazine Awards.

2023 - 2023

Create Success Internship

Assisted first year students with class registration, gave education presentations, and tabled at New Student Orientation.

2022 - Present

Michie Scholarship Quartet

The Michie Scholarship Quartet represents the highest level of musicianship at the University of Utah.

2021 - Present

University of Utah Premiere Jazz Esemble

Played Lead Alto and enforced the responsibilities that came with being the section leader. Conducted and rehearsed the big band.

2024 - 2024

2024 - Present

Graphic Design Internship

Designed images, posters, and advertisements, for K-UTE Radio. Tabled at events, and submitted content pitches.

Distribution Driver

Loaded magazines according to SLUG Magazine’s specifications. Completed route logs, including but not limited to: counting returned magazines, cataloging rack identification numbers, etc. Engaged with personnel at each location to be made aware of magazine drop-off.

2024 - Present

Social Media Manager

Created and managed social media content across all platforms for the official University of Utah Jazz Studies social media pages, and the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Utah, Josiah Boornazian.

Education

2022 - Present

University of Utah

Regularly perform with groups on and off campus. Compose and record original music.

Awards:

John Philip Sousa Award 2022

The Sousa Award is the most prestigious nationwide prize in the school band field.

Superior rating at state Solo and Ensemble competition 2021

This rating reflects the finest conceivable performance.

Producers Award 2021

Received for exemplary service to music education.

Best “Jazz Soloist” award at Music in The Parks 2019

Skills & Expertise

Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Adobe Animate, Equator 2, Audacity, Musescore 3, Musescore 4.
Soprano, alto, tenor, bari saxophones, flute, Bb clarinet, bass clarinet, and contra-alto clarinet.
Can record, mix, and master tracks.

Teddy P Performances:

2025:

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Small Ensemble) at The Rise (Provo, UT), Jan 18

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Small Ensemble) at Old Cuss (Salt Lake City, UT), Jan 10

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic duo) at The Boardwalk (Orem, UT), January 3

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Small Ensemble) at Old Cuss (Salt Lake City, UT), with Dr. Josiah Boornazian, February 16, March 18

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Small Ensemble) at Bountiful Farmers Market Main Stage (Bountiful, UT), May 7

Michie Jazz Septet at the 2024 California Jazz Championships (Folsom, CA), April 26

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Small Ensemble) at Kilby Court (Salt Lake City, UT), with Dr. Josiah Boornazian, May 28

Teddy P (Solo Saxophone w/EFX) at Provo Farmers Market (Provo, UT), July 21

Teddy P (Solo Saxophone w/EFX) 12 Minutes Max at Salt Lake City Public Library (Salt Lake City, UT), July 21

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Small Ensemble) at DIY Festival (Salt Lake City, UT), with Dr. Josiah Boornazian, August 11

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Small Ensemble) at SLAM Festival (Salt Lake City, UT), September 7

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Large Ensemble) BOTB at The Boardwalk (Orem, UT), with Dr. Josiah Boornazian, November 5

2024:

Alcoy (Indie band) at Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, February 10

Alcoy (Indie band) at Platinum Music and Sports Collectibles, February 17, April 14

Teddy P, The Art of Improvisation, with Professor of Music at Hunter College-City University of New York, Geoffrey Burleson (Salt Lake City, UT), April 4

Teddy P (Solo Saxophone w/EFX) at Queer Spectra Arts Festival (Salt Lake City, UT), May 21

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Small Ensemble) at Cafe Juniper (Salt Lake City, UT), June 21

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Small Ensemble) at Doki Doki (Salt Lake City, UT), July 6

Teddy P (Jazz Quartet) at Pioneer Park (Salt Lake City, UT), July 15

Teddy P (Solo Saxophone w/EFX) at Startup Market (Orem, UT), August 17

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Small Ensemble) at Provo Farmers Market (Provo, UT), September 16

Teddy P (Big Band) at The Rise (Provo, UT), August 18

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Small Ensemble) at Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute (Salt Lake City, UT), August 29

Teddy P (Jazz Electronic Small Ensemble) at The Boardwalk (Orem, UT), September 2, October 12