Project
"VOLTA REDONDA CITY OF MUSIC"
Teacher Nicolau Martins de Oliveira 
- Born in Santa Catarina State (Brazil), came to Volta Redonda in 1958 and took the Course of Theory and Solfeggio, Practice of Band, Orchestra, Choir and Teaching Practice with Maestro Franklin de Carvalho Junior, in Volta Redonda Musical Center.
- Holds a Bachelor of Bassoon from the Music School of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He also had courses in Brazilian Music and in Music Teaching for Children (Post-Graduation Area).
- Has had a course in Choir Conducting with Maestro Isaac Karabtchewsky.
- Studied Bassoon with teacher Bruno Gianessi and, for five years, played in the Youth Symphonic Orchestra of Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro.
- Did observations in the School District of Downingtown - PA - USA and in Texas Christian University, in Fort Worth - TX - USA.
- Was invited by the USA government to travel to several universities in the USA participating in Seminars about Music School Administration, Teaching Methodologies and Curriculum of the Schools.
- Is the creator of the Concert Band of Volta Redonda Educational Foundation, the Band for Beginners, the Volta Redonda Children-Youth Choir, the Symphonic Orchestra - Embryo - of Volta Redonda and the Volta Redonda String Orchestra.
- Introduced the study of Fifes to the students of the Project "From Steel to Classical".
- Since 1974 is the Music Master of Volta Redonda Educational Foundation.
- Since 1976 is the President of Volta Redonda Musical Center.
- Received the Tiradentes Medal from Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro.
- Is a member of the National Academy of Music.
- Received, in December of 2000, the "Golfinho de Ouro" (Golden Dolphin) Award in the Music category, offered by the Rio de Janeiro State Council of Culture.
- Received, in August of 2001, the Medalha do Pacificador (Pacifier Medal), offered by the Brazilian Army Ministery.
- Received, in July of 2007, the Ordem do Mérito Cultural “Carlos Gomes”, no Grau de Comendador, offered by Sociedade Brasileira de Artes, Cultura e Ensino, of Campinas – SP.
- Received, in July of 2007, the Troféu do 6º movimento “Você e a Paz”, offered by GEUFA of Volta Redonda – RJ.
- Receivd, in August of 2007, the Medalha Getúlio Vargas do Mérito Legislativo de Volta Redonda, offered by Câmara Municipal de Volta Redonda – RJ.
- Received, in September of 2008, the Diploma de Amigo do Batalhão, offered by the 28º Batalhão de Polícia Militar do Rio de Janeiro.
Teacher Sarah Higino
- Born in Volta Redonda - RJ (Brazil).
- Holds a Bachelor of Piano and Master in Music from Music School of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
- Participated in several Courses in Pianistic Interpretation to develop her understanding of the music. Received several prizes in national piano contests.
- Performs frequently as soloist and in Chamber Music groups. Performed in several halls in Rio de Janeiro City and other Brazilian States and in recordings on TV.
- Served as pianist at Llangolen Musical Eisteddfor in Wales - UK in July of 1992.
- Under the patronage of Rotary Club of Rio de Janeiro participated, during March and April of 1999, in Interchange Group of Study (IGE) in Paris.
- Serves directly as a teacher in the musical Work development in Volta Redonda Municipal Schools.
- Is pianist and the trainer of the Volta Redonda Children-Youth Choir, plays the flute in Concert Band of Volta Redonda Educational Foundation and the cello in the Volta Redonda String Orchetra.
- Presently is enrolled in a course for Conducting Music in Music School of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
- In September of 2000 performed as a soloist of the Orquestra Sinfônica Rio in the Concerto Negro (Black Concert), in the Rio de Janeiro Municipal Theater.
Teacher José Sérgio Tôrres da Rocha 
- Born in Conselheiro Lafaiete - MG (Brazil).
- Began to study music in the Band of Volta Redonda Educational Foundation with teacher Nicolau Martins de Oliveira. Since then, became a scholarship holder, assistant and today is part of the Music Team of Volta Redonda Educational Foundation.
- Serves directly as a teacher in the musical Work development.
- Holds a Bachelor of Saxophone in the Music School of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
- Plays the tenor saxophone in Concert Band of Volta Redonda Educational Foundation.
- Participated in several recitals in Volta Redonda promoted by Volta Redonda Musical Center.
- Holds a Bachelor of Physical Education by Physical Education School of Oswaldo Aranha College (FOA).
- Was a member of the UFRJAZZ ENSEMBLE, playing alto saxophone in several concerts and in the recording on the 1st CD of the ensemble.
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