Mario Jativa has been teaching privately for over twenty-five years. He earned his bachelor's degree in music education from California State University Long Beach in 2009. He earned his masters degree in conducting from the American Band College in 2017. Mario is currently the Director of Instrumental Music at La Mesa Arts Academy, a position he has held since the school's inception in 2013. At LMAAC, he created a jazz band that has been featured throughout the community including Petco Park, the Rolando Street Fair and La Mesa's Holiday in the Village.
Mario Jativa has been teaching privately for over twenty-five years. He earned his bachelor's degree in music education from California State University Long Beach in 2009. He earned his masters degree in conducting from the American Band College in 2017. Mario is currently the Director of Instrumental Music at La Mesa Arts Academy, a position he has held since the school's inception in 2013. At LMAAC, he created a jazz band that has been featured throughout the community including Petco Park, the Rolando Street Fair and La Mesa's Holiday in the Village.
Prior to being an educator, Mario toured five years with the pop group from the 1980's known as the English Beat. As a full time member of The English Beat, he played tenor saxophone, sang and played percussion. As a band member, he toured extensively in the United States, Canada and Europe. Highlight performances included the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, the Bumpershoot Festival in Seattle and the Birmingham Symphony Hall in England..
Prior to being an educator, Mario toured five years with the pop group from the 1980's known as the English Beat. As a full time member of The English Beat, he played tenor saxophone, sang and played percussion. As a band member, he toured extensively in the United States, Canada and Europe. Highlight performances included the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, the Bumpershoot Festival in Seattle and the Birmingham Symphony Hall in England..
