John Grimes
Timpanist and Musicians' Advocate
Thank you to Local 9-535, for your support!
John Grimes
Simultaneous Career Paths
(Last updated 11/03/07)
| Faculty: | The Boston Conservatory, 2005 - present (Percussion/Timpani) |
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| Vice President: | Boston Musicians Association 2002, 2005 AFM Convention Delegate (2005, 2007) |
| Orchestra Contractor: | Newburyport Choral Society (since 1993) Harvard-Radcliffe Choral Society (since 2000) Providence Singers (2000-2005) Back Bay Chorale (2000-2003) |
| Senior Paralegal: | Immigration Law firm of Joseph F. O'Neil, P.C. (1987-1998) Processed petitions for political asylum for Iranian, Lebanese and Central American refugees. Assisted intending immigrants to apply for Legal Permanent Residence in the United States |
| Court Interpreter: | U.S. Immigration Court, Boston (1985-86) Suffolk Superior Court (1984) English/Spanish (Criminal & Juvenile Courts) |
| Administrative Asst.: | Walter F. Kluz, Architects and Planners (1981-83) |
| Music Director: | Children's Opera Program, Opera Co. of Boston (1985-1989) |
| Lecturer in Music: | Merrimack College (1976-79) |
| Memberships: | |
| American Federation of Musicians (in good standing since 1965) |
Miami (Local 655); San Diego (Local 325); N.Y. (802); Boston (Local 9-535) |
| Other Organizations | Percussive Arts Society, US Professional Musicians Club, Boston Co-Chair, 'Reunion of the Century' - Key West, FL. High School Band Reunion (2000) Mayor's Historical Commission, Lynn, MA (1990s) Pi Kappa Lambda (Honorary, 1975) |