TJ Pinales

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Returning
Attended Camp: 2023, 2024

Telesforo is very excited to spend his second summer with Camp Ballibay! He is looking forward to sharing his passion for music with the campers and showing them how music can positively change their lives. Telesforo can’t wait to introduce new concepts to campers currently engaged in music and new campers. Last year, Telesforo was the Division Head for Down the Hill and is looking forward to his new role as the Head of Music!

Professional Bio:
Telesforo Pinales graduated from the University of Houston with a BA in Music with a concentration in Trombone. He has played Trombone for 16 years and Voice for about 7 years as a Tenor/Baritone. He is currently working as a Marching Band Technician, Substitute Staff Singer at various Churches, and a Substitute Teacher. Telesforo has performed in several A Capella groups and choirs at the university level that have led to a performance at the Kennedy Center and several world premieres of music. He also enjoys composing music, playing ukulele and piano, and learning guitar in his free time.