Ariel A. Bañuelos
Musician & Educator
People, Passion, Purpose.
As a music educator, I believe the transformative power of music goes beyond the notes on a page. I am committed to fostering a learning environment where students develop musical literacy while embracing their unique musical identities. By focusing on people, passion, and purpose, I inspire students to explore diverse musical experiences, collaborate, and cultivate a lifelong love for music with meaning and impact.
Experience
Leadership Experience
California State University, Long Beach
- Bob Cole Chamber Singer Section Leader (2023-2024)
- Cantus Choir Assistant Director (2023-2024)
- Conchord Choir Assistant Director (2025)
Mt. San Antonio College
- Chamber Choir Section Leader (2020-2021)
- Concert Choir Section Leader (2017-2018)
St. Boniface Catholic Church
- Bass Section Leader (2021)
Lakewood Village Community Church
- Bass Section Leader (2022)
Nogales High School
- Choir Student Director
- Drum Major
- Bass Section Leader
- Woodwind Captain
- Saxophone Section Leader
Performance Experience
California State University, Long Beach
- Corner Pocket Vocal Jazz
- Cantus Ensemble
- University Choir
- Bob Cole Chamber Choir
Mt. San Antonio College
- Concert Choir
- Chamber Choir
- Frontline Vocal Jazz
- Singcopation Vocal Jazz
Nogales High School
- Noble Regiment
- Chamber Choir
Private Instruction
- Dr. Alexander Hahn
- Cindy Dicken
- Nate Widelitz
Non-profit Organizations
- Choral Audacity
https://choralaudacity.org/ - Voices for Social Justice
https://www.voicesforsocialjustice.org/
Professional / Volunteer Work
Long Beach Unified School District
- Charles E. Hughes Middle School (2024)
Garden Grove Unified School District
- Ethan Allen Elementary School (2024)
Irvine Unified School District
- Beacon Park School (2023)
Mt. San Antonio College
- Children's Choir (2019-2020)
Nogales High School
- Marching Band Technician (2018)
- California Leadership Academy (2014)
- United Spirit Association (2012)
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
- WACDA Conference Participant:
Pasadena, CA (2024) - ACDA Secretary:
California State University, Long Beach (2023-2024) - National ACDA Participant: Cincinnati, OH (2023)
- WACDA Conference: Long Beach, CA (2022)
California Music Educators Association (CMEA)
- CASMEC All-State Choir Chaperone: Sacramento, CA (2024)
- CASMEC All-State Choir Lead Chaperone: Sacramento, CA (2024)