Ron Russell Catalano
5025 East Andersen Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727-1502 USA
Telephone: 1 (559) 270-1952
E-mail: iplaysax@aol.com
Website: http://www.roncatalano.com
Education:
California State Commission Teaching Credential – TC 2042 (R1S, R142)
Studies: May 1988
Update and Graduation May 2010
Kremen School of Education and Human Development
California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Music Education
Studies: Graduation May 1988 / May 2008
Option: Music - Music Education
Mass Communication and Journalism
Director of Bands:
Dr. Lawrence R. Sutherland
Associate Director of Bands:
Dr. M. Scott McBride.
Miles Ishigaki
Studies: Private Studio, Clarinet, Saxophone
California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
Gary Cauchi
Studies: Private Studio, Clarinet, Saxophone
California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
M. Teresa Beaman
Studies: Private Studio, Flute / Piccolo
California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
Jose A Diaz
Studies: Private Studio, Oboe / Double Reeds
California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
Arthur E. Huff
Studies: Private Studio Voice/Vocal Ensemble Instruction
California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
CSU Summer Arts, Music Education – 1988
Studies: Music Education
California State University, Humboldt, Arcata, CA
CSU Fullerton – Music Education / English - 1983
Studies: Music Education
English Journalism
California State University, Fullerton
Commercial Jazz Music Education – 1982
Los Angeles Jazz Workshop, School of Music, Sepulveda, California.
California State General Education Certifcate-1983
Studies: Certificate General Education
Chaffey College, Alta Loma, CA
Associate of Arts, Music
Studies: Graduation-1982
Chaffey College, Alta Loma, CA
Donald H. Raffell
Studies: Woodwind Instruction (1980-1984)
Private Studio, Sherman Oaks, California USA
Joyce Shannon
Studies: Private Studio Voice/Vocal Ensemble Instruction (1980-1982)
Private and Group Studio, Alta Loma, California USA
Ralph V. Comito
Studies: Woodwind and Bass Instruction (1974-1980)
Private Studio, Upland, California USA
Jack Roberds
Studies: Keyboard, Bass and Woodwind Instruction
Private Studio, Ontario, California USA
Dugan's Music Company
Studies: Saxophone Instruction (1970-1972)
Private Studio, Montclair, California USA
Roger Ingman
Studies: Piano (1968-1970)
Los Angeles, California USA
General Education
Studies: Graduation 1980
Upland High School, Upland, CA
Instrument Pilot – 2004
King Schools, San Diego, California
Alves School of Aviation, John Alves, CFII, Fresno, California
Commercial Pilot – 2003
King Schools, San Diego, California
Alves School of Aviation, John Alves, CFII, Fresno, California
Sheble Aviation, Kingman, Arizona
Inspector: Edward Lane, CFII, Kingman, Arizona
Private Pilot – 1995
King Schools, San Diego, California
Dean Castang, CFII/Lee Buckley, CFII
Inspector: Fredrick K. Fechner, Prescott, Arizona
Professional Experience:
FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Fresno, California
General Education Teacher, Indian Education
(August 2015 – Present)
CENTRAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Fresno, California
Substitute Teacher, Long Term Substitute Teacher
(March 2013-Present)
ENCOURAGE TOMORROW
Fresno Unified School District – General Education Teacher K-12
(August 2010-June 2013)
THE SOUND INVESTMENT, Fresno, California
Commercial Aircraft and Pilot Services.
News, Weather, and Traffic Information Service (Metro Watch One) Recording Studio, Audio Production Facility, Music Agency.
(March 1979 – Present)
KMJ, KFPT, KSKS, KMGV, KWYE, KFJK
CBS Radio/Peak Broadcasting
Aerial News and Traffic Reporter: Responsible for broadcasting traffic via air and ground.
(August 2003 – December 2007)
WESTWOOD ONE / METRO NETWORKS
News and Traffic Reporter: Responsible for broadcasting traffic via air and ground.
(August 2003 – December 2007)
KEZL, KFSO, KALZ, KSOF, KRZR, KBOS, KCBL, KVBL, KRDU
Clear Channel Communications, Fresno, California
On-Air Personality: Responsible for broadcasting music; writing and reporting news, weather, sports and traffic conditions. Handled production and copy writing. Promotions Coordinator. Pilot. Aerial Photographer/Reporter.
(October 1988 – April 2002)
KMPH NEWSRADIO 107.5 FM/KFRE 940 AM / KMPH FOX 26 TELEVISION
Pappas Telecasting, Visalia / Fresno, California
Traffic Reporter: (1995) Responsible for broadcasting traffic via air and ground. Writing and reporting news, weather, traffic and sports. Handled production and copy writing.
(January 1995 – April 2002)
KXTC RADIO AM 790, CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA
Carl T. Jones Broadcasting
On-Air Personality: Responsible for broadcasting music. Writing and reporting news, weather, sports and traffic conditions. Handled production and copy writing.
(December 1985 – October 1988)
KVPR FM 89.3, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA / KPRX 89.1, BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
White Ash Broadcasting
On-Air Morning News Host: Responsible for news and weather writing, production and program preparation. On-Air Personality for various jazz and classical music programs.
(June 1987 – September 1987)
HARDWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT, HANFORD, CALIFORNIA
Superintendent: Walt Hanline
Taught all types of instruments, music theory, and band at Kings River School. (K-8)
(September 1985 – June 1986)
Musical Conductor / Orchestrator:
Bob and Delores Hope, Palm Springs, California
Studio Musician / Performer:
Bob and Delores Hope, Vicki Carr, Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Campbell, Charlie Pride, Joe Williams, Ernie Andrews, Davy Jones, Little Anthony, Cathy Young, The Nelson Twins, The Grass Roots, Jay and the Americans, The Inkspots, The Four Tops, The Drifters, The Shirelles, The Tokens, Proxy, Glenn Miller/Art Mooney Orchestra, Lawrence Welk Orchestra, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey’s Circus, Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra. Various Classical, Jazz and Commercial Groups, Orchestras, Showbands, Movies, Television Themes and Record Albums. Mountain Studios, Sunset Sound Fac-Tree, Trac Records, Sage and Sound, Paramount Pictures/Blue Dolphin, Fantasy Lane, Maximums, Pyramid, Trac, D & D Recording Studios ( Montreux, Suisse. Los Angeles, Sacramento, Fresno, CA)
AFFILIATIONS
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Aircraft Owner/Commercial Pilot
International Association of Jazz Educators
Recipient of 18 IAJE International Jazz Awards
American Federation of Musicians (AF of M)
Local 167/Local 47 San Bernardino/Los Angeles, California
Local 210/Local 12 Fresno/San Bernardino, California
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Jazz Fresno
American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers
Broadcast Music Incorporated
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
