Aaron Baca

Aaron BacaPresident

Aaron Baca founded the Música del Sol program in 2001 when he was a senior in high school.He is a graduate of Albuquerque Academy and the Albuquerque Youth Symphony.He graduated from Stanford University in 2006, where he played in chamber groups and sang in an a cappella group.Currently, Aaron is living in New York City to run a private healthcare company and enjoys playing cello in his free time.However, he looks forward to heading back west and settling New Mexico, as he already visits about four or five times a year.

- Aaron Baca, original program proposal, 2001

Aaron Baca was a high school student at Albuquerque Academy when he founded Música del Sol in 2001.The program began at one elementary school with 13 students, offering only violin instruction.Since then, it has spread to four elementary schools, providing opportunities for more than 70 students in violin, viola, and cello instruction.

When Aaron went out of state for college, Elaine Davidson took his place as the director of the program.
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Aaron remains involved with the program as the President of the Board of Directors.He oversees its general growth and offers guidance and vision when he sees fit.

Aaron Baca, '01, started Musica del Sol, a music program for underprivileged elementary school students during his senior year at the Academy.

Noticing kids without opportunity beyond the Academy's gates, Baca started the program to bring music to students who lacked other exposure.An accomplished cellist, Baca first lent a hand to Atrisco Elementary, where he worked with 13 students and taught them to play violin.Now, the after school classes meet regularly at several other schools, helping them explore new musical techniques.

Vicki Gonzales, an avid supporter of the program, helped Baca apply for city funding to further develop the program, according to current Vice President and Artistic Director Jacqueline Cieslak '07.
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After planting the Musica del Sol seed, Baca left for college.He is still involved in the program, as he is the President of the Board of Directors.

Aaron BacaThe AYS concert featured the first of the three winners of the AYS Concerto Competition, with Aaron Baca performing the Saint-Saens Cello Concerto.Aaron is a senior at Albuquerque Academy, where he also serves as the Co-Captain of the Academy water polo team.

Aaron Baca

Aaron Baca, Russell Heddleston, Andrew Hendel, Stephanie Tsai