Dillon Baiocchi

Dillon Baiocchi is an experienced music educator with a robust background in teaching and leadership within various educational settings. Currently serving as a Music Teacher at Santa Cruz City Schools, Branciforte Middle School, and Harbor High School since August 2021, Dillon has also worked as a Music Educator for Live Music Now from August 2018 to June 2021. Prior roles include serving as President and Volunteer Coordinator for the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival and Music Director at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, both from September 2013 to June 2016. Dillon's teaching experience extends to several elementary and middle schools from September 2012 to June 2016. Dillon holds a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music from UMass Global, a Master of Music in Jazz Saxophone from Codarts Rotterdam, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Saxophone from The New School.