Javier Carballo

Music Director

UCAB

Sep 2018 - Present • 8 yrs 1 mo

Appointed as Music Director of the university ensemble (Ensamble UCAB), leading full musical direction, custom arrangements, and repertoire preparation for institutional events and public performances. • Arranging & Notation: Transcribed, arranged, and adapted diverse musical styles into clear, readable sheet music and charts for various instrumentations using professional notation software. • Ensemble Rehearsal & Conducting: Directed weekly rehearsals, focusing on rhythmic precision, harmonic balance, dynamic expression, and sight-reading improvement for all members. • Production & Performance: Successfully led numerous live performances, ensuring high artistic standards, tight execution, and seamless coordination among vocalists and instrumentalists.

Live & Session Bassist

Freelance

Jan 2008 - Present • 18 yrs 9 mos

• Live & Studio Performance: Sight-reading of chord charts and full sheet music, with high adaptability to diverse genres such as Pop, Rock, Venezuelan traditional music, Latin music, Jazz, Funk, and Soul. • Notable Collaborations: Performed as a sideman/session bassist for live shows and studio recordings with acts including Bijou Music Band, Víctor Muñoz, Aisha Stambouli, Verónica Sanfilippo, Valeria Añez, Cayiao, Mario Puglia, and Grupo Vitamina.

Corporate Vocal Director

Banplus Banco Universal CA

Dec 2023 - Dec 2025 • 2 yrs

Directed and developed the institutional vocal ensemble at Banplus Banco Universal, training company employees and staging repertoire for official corporate events. Key Contributions & Achievements: • Vocal Technique & Conditioning: Designed and implemented structured vocal warm-ups, pitch control exercises, and respiratory conditioning through stepwise melodic progressions. • Team Cohesion & Leadership: Utilized choral singing as a tool to promote teamwork, empathy, and strong interpersonal bonds among employees from various corporate departments. • Repertoire & Performance: Arranged and rehearsed multi-part vocal pieces tailored for non-professional singers, successfully delivering live performances for key institutional showcases.