Name: Javier Silva Position: Cello Instructor
Education: Baylor School of Music, Music Education – 2027
How long have you been in Temple/Belton? Where did you live before Temple/Belton? I currently live in Waco, and I come from Dallas Tx.
Musical experience: I have performed in the Mesquite Symphony and Baylor Symphony, I also played in the pit for musicals.
Any awards you have received: Various scholarships for School, Alice Jones Berding Award in Music.
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy woodworking and I’m currently making an electric cello and hope to one day make traditional string instruments.
Projects you work on outside of the Academie: I’m involved in the Baylor String Project.
Favorite quote: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
Favorite musical work: Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet
Favorite food: Chicken Gnocchi soup Favorite color: Green
Favorite story from your musical experience: Having inside jokes and funny commentary during Baylor Marching Band shows.
Funny or strange personal story or experience: My first time going mountain biking I went off a steep hill and fell into the river half way through a 4 hour trail.
