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0-5 years of experience
Responsible for scheduling, training and organizing volunteer parish music ministers (adult choir, children’s choir, individual singers and instrumentalists) for weekend liturgies, Holy Days, and special liturgies. Hired special singers and instrumentalists as needed.
- Collaborated with parish staff and liturgy committee about upcoming events and involvement.
- Coordinated music and played the piano for parish school liturgies; mentored school children grades 1st through 8th grades in their musical training and preparation.
- Served as the principal organist/pianist and choir director for weekend liturgies, Holy Days, and special liturgies. Selected and ordered all music for these events.
- Composed and arranged music as needed for instrumentalists and singers.
- Orchestrated the preparation of appropriate music for those couples getting married and families who have recently experienced a death.
- Kept proper maintenance of parish equipment: pipe organ, grand piano, sound system, choir music, and other miscellaneous musical property.
- Increased the volunteer membership of the choir by 50% and the children’s choir from 15 to 43 participants.
0-5 years of experience
Wrote weekly lesson plans and developed projects for individuals and group instruction.
- Maintained Outlook contacts lists for staff, parents and community members
- Assessed student achievement and communicated results to students, parents and school staff
- Scheduled department meetings
- Developed course outlines, reports and PowerPoint presentations for staff and students.
- Utilized innovative instruction methods designed to improve student achievement
6-10 years of experience
Wrote and implemented yearly, weekly, and daily plans for all curriculum subjects in a 3-5 grade classroom
- Taught all 3-5 grade curriculum subjects
- Participated in curriculum studies for all 3-5 grade curriculum subjects
- Developed and implemented strategies dealing with ADHD, ADD, bipolar, emotional disorder, and learning disability students and their parents
- Directed both school and church choirs and served as head organist
0-5 years of experience
Planned and administered the music program for the church.
- Recruited and rehearsed choir.
- Lead choir and congregation in all music in worship.
- Monitored the condition and conduct routine maintenance of the church’s musical instruments.
- Prepared and participated in music for special services.
- Coordinated and supervised all elements of the Music Ministry.
- Director of Adult and Children’s Choir
0-5 years of experience
Managed and conducted core chorus, youth choral group and children choir of professional and semi-professional singers for public concerts, festivals, fund raising events
- Managed liturgical selections appropriate for the church choral music including hymns for Services of Worship while considering preaching themes; administered and maintained the choral sheet music library.
- Provided musical leadership for Services of Worship; incidental services (e.g., weddings, funerals, and ordinations).
- Collaborated with the Senior Minister and Worship Director; supervised choir calendar; conducted rehearsals; and acted as the choir administrator.
- Managed budgeting and coordinated music department staff, i.e., assistants, organists and pianists and volunteers.
- In collaboration with the department of communications, promotes and advertises musical events. Represents music concerns at senior staff meetings. Auditioned and hired prospective members.
0-5 years of experience
Demonstrated extraordinary unsolicited ability to work independently, within a team-oriented environment. Exhibited flexibility and accelerated with adaptability to changing, fluid situations in a high paced work environment.
- Established and improved dynamic Non Traditional Revenue ideas and shaped them through collaboration with other departments across the KTFM brand.
- Supervised day to day editorial and content calendars for radio station’s social media channels including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest, Vine and Google+
- Wrote, produced and was in charge of brand imaging. Effectively managed a small local staff to excellent Nielsen ratings success and soaring revenue heights.
0-5 years of experience
- Directed, trained and coordinated a cadre of 20-30 volunteer student musicians in support of church services.
- Interacted with staff in facility planning and budgeting.
- Performed continuous marketing of the music program to maintain volunteer levels and improve performance.
- Developed and maintained music library, sound equipment and musical instruments.
- Acted as musical consultant for the planning of weddings, funerals and other prayer services.
- Coordinated with other department heads in the planning and enactment of major liturgical feasts.
6-10 years of experience
Planned weekly committee meetings and maintained quality control as the co-Music Director from Fall 2010 to the present
- Communicated with 10 promoters, 15 other station directors, and nearly 100 committee members each week
- Organized in-studio interviews with local and national artists including Ben Kweller and Janelle Monáe
- DJed a world music radio show entitled “Obruni Radio” for 3 years featuring the best in African music and news
- Maintained WIUX’s two-room music library by supervising 12 librarians
0-5 years of experience
Provided instruction to special-needs students of various levels to enhance both intellectual and functional development. Led [company name]’s music program as an avenue of therapeutic instruction.
- Prepared and presented IEP goals and objectives, to provide connectivity between current capacities and potential skill development.
- Utilized repetitive teaching models to reinforce communication, including sign language.
- Fostered elemental development through daily multi-sensory stimulation programs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction in core communicative skills.
- Collaborated with support instructors and therapists regularly to provide ensure a consistent path of learning.
- Planned, organized, and prepared the students for holiday and end-of-year music shows.
- Developed weekly lesson plans, and prepare routine assessments to measure success.
- Engaged students with multi-sensory activities combined with music to enhance student retention.
6-10 years of experience
Prepare semi-professional choir for worship and concerts, hire singers, select repertoire.
- Perform service music on church organ as well as schedule all maintenance, guest musicians etc.
- Organized successful concert series, received commendation from Ohio House of Representatives for memorial concert commemorating tenth anniversary of 9/11 attacks.
- Handle all aspects of church management, maintain financial records, accounts payable, year-end reports, and maintained all church records.
- Receive, cut, store, and prepare all fresh floral for daily work and special events.
- Assisted in set-up and planning of special events.
- Assisted with various other duties including: delivery, showroom sales etc.
6-10 years of experience
Dramatically increased choral program participation from 32 to over 150 students.
- Built the entire orchestral and jazz program.
- Taught Music Theory
- Team taught Senior level Humanities Course
- Supervised all liturgical ensembles and music
- Conducted Madrigal Choir, Select Women’s Choir, and Freshman Chorus
- Musically directed and conducted all school-wide musicals and musical reviews
- Prepared all vocalists and instrumentalists for district and state solo and ensemble competitions
0-5 years of experience
Taught Music theory, sight reading and History to students
- Implemented music principles through practice and assessment
- Provided Teacher assessment of vocal music practices and implemented different methods of practice
- Helped prepare students for three (3) annual concerts and other performances
0-5 years of experience
Created and edited the Recital Programs.
- Scheduled the Dress Rehearsals and Recitals.
- Collaborated with Phi Mu Alpha to organize Recitals and Relay for Life.
- Communicated with other members of the Fraternity weekly regarding scheduling and upcoming events.
- Lead the Musicale Committee meetings and encouraged the other members for their input and opinions.
6-10 years of experience
Oversee music department which consists of four choirs, five officers, and fifty choir members.
- Supervise three musicians.
- Annually submit a budget proposal.
- Provide services as the primary musician and directress.
- Provide musical instructions to the choir including: teaching vocal harmony, choir and solo repertoire, administering selected musical songs, etc.
- Ensure the electronic equipment and facilities are secure.
- Coordinate and conduct scheduled choir rehearsals and performances.
- Institute biblical application in worship and music.
6-10 years of experience
The [company name] mission is to provide a musical learning experience for young aspiring community musicians
- Founder and Music Director of thirty-six member chamber orchestra dedicated to performing music from the Baroque and Early Classical periods
- Promote a non-competitive and cooperative philosophy, welcoming the skills and talents of all our members
- Help members develop their musical skills, including technique, rhythm, intonation, dynamic control, interpretation and expression and encourage them to work towards a common goal
- Foster motivational environment for young aspiring musicians by offering an opportunity to transition from individual lessons and practice to ensemble playing that provides a broader experience and perspective of musical performance
- Design, plan and organize several performances a year, combining pieces for small chamber groups with pieces for the entire orchestra
- Ensure individual attention for each player by installing an experienced instrumental teacher in each section
10+ years of experience
Led the adult and teen choirs
- Scheduled all music for the services
- Arranged choir songs and songs for various people
- Did custodial work by cleaning the buildings
- Edited all recordings of church services and music
0-5 years of experience
- Developed daily music logs for WORK-FM utilizing Selector.
- Assisted Program Director and Operations Manager with daily programming duties for all three stations.
- Assisted Production Director with daily production and imaging duties.
- Hosted daily afternoon drive show on 107.1 WORK-FM, Central Vermont’s #1 Hit Music Station.
- Hosted live station events.
- Assisted with election night coverage for the three station cluster in 2004.
6-10 years of experience
- Assistant floor manager in charge of bar staff, VIP guest seating and security.
- Resident DJ responsible for all music programming, format directives, DJ hiring and training, intelligent lighting programming, and light & sound systems maintenance.
- Developed and implemented operational policies, procedures, and responsibilities for all entertainment staff.
- Assistant manager of radio advertising. Responsible for copy writing, voice over and production of radio commercials.
- Contributed to marketing initiatives with detailed internet & social media marketing plans.
10+ years of experience
Composed songs for various occasions & Christian organizations
- Trained church choirs in singing for various church services; Trained and mobilized
- Made Music Cassettes/CDs/Video clips. Organized for Radio & T.V. programs.
- Organized Music Competitions – Local and Regional levels.
6-10 years of experience
Oversee operation and development of the Music Ministry under the supervision of the Senior Pastor.
- Select and arrange music for Sunday and midweek services.
- Recruit, equip and supervise music team leaders and musicians.
- Coordinate with Sound, Media and Dance ministries bi-weekly in preparation of our live broadcast.
- Develop and prepare musical teams and ensembles for special services.
- Prepare yearly budget and progress reports for Senior Pastor and staff.
- Maintain constant communication via phone and personal meetings with staff
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for leading the worship and arts team by casting a vision of biblical worship as a lifestyle and fostering a culture of community
- Responsible for shepherding my team members, praying for them regularly, encouraging them in their Christian walk and counseling them when needed
- Create and lead dynamic, inspiring worship experiences which incorporate a variety of music genres and other art forms
- Responsible for selecting, teaching, rehearsing and implementing all worship music
- Provided vision and direction to re-align the existing choir with a contemporary model of a worship leading choir
- Reworked the process of producing music charts, increasing rehearsal effectiveness and improving the flow of worship services
- Oversee all administrative aspects of the worship and arts ministries
0-5 years of experience
- Interacted with students of various academic capabilities, emotional compositions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, presenting lessons while accommodating individual abilities and learning styles
- Member of development team, responsible to help establish performing arts curriculum standards
- Directed the school choir. Taught elementary general music. Developed and presented stimulating lesson plans that covered a wide variety of musical topics and fostered music appreciation. Instructed students in the technical aspects of music. Evaluated student progress, conducted rehearsals, and produced concerts at each grade level.
- Planned and established the music department for the newly formed charter school, with responsibility to educate 600+ students in choral, instrumental, and general music for grades K-8
- Managed budget planning, supply, instrument, and music ordering, program schedule layout, curriculum development, policy development, and participation in hiring of additional staff
- As senior music educator on staff, mentored and coached other arts staff members on classroom management, lesson plan development, and student/staff interactions
0-5 years of experience
Oversee and coordinate fundraising for fine arts department – Increased fund raising 400%
- Chairman of School Fine Arts Department
- Supervisor – Concession stands, food preparation, purchasing and supplying
- Coordinate and oversee seasonal programs involving over 200 people
10+ years of experience
Performed approximately 3000+ shows and interacted with approximately 1.5 million audience members at the Charles Playhouse in Boston as the Resident Music Director/Drummer for [company name], Boston.
- Visiting Director /Drummer for other domestic [company name] Shows, including: Chicago, Las Vegas, New York and Orlando.
- Appeared on local Boston TV Stations, includes: WBZ, WHDH, WCVB, FOX News.
- Drummer/ Music Director for [company name] shows played at the following major arenas; Hatch shell on the Boston Esplanade, Agganis Arena for the F.I.R.S.T. robotics competition, DCU Center in Worcester, MA, the Dunkin Donuts arena in Providence, RI, Fenway Park, Boston MA.
- Major Arena tour in Mexico with [company name] “How To Be A Megastar 2.0” in 2007 which included approximately 50 shows and various live television appearances.
- Major Arena tour in South America with [company name] “How To Be A Megastar 2.0” which included 6 week stints at major arenas in Argentina, Brazil and Chile, in addition to a live performance on Brazilian National Television.
- 5 National U.S. rock tours with Roadsaw, Small Stone recording artist.
0-5 years of experience
Collaborate with the Senior Pastor to formulate the vision of the music department
- Responsible for developing yearly calendar of scheduled services, rehearsals, directives and special services for Choirs, Praise and Worship teams, Praise Dancers and Performing Arts
- Recruit, interview, train and coach staff musicians and volunteer singers, dancers and performing artists
- Develop choirs, praise and worship teams to sing traditional and contemporary Christian music; Effectively implement conflict resolution strategies to maintain cohesiveness
- Conduct weekly meetings and training sessions to foster musical enrichment and development
- Responsible for the maintenance of organ, piano, drums, microphones/sound systems and other musical equipment
- Prepare annual budget for music department and use Microsoft Word, Excel to submit required reports and other written documents as required by Senior Pastor
- Exhibit a high level of professionalism, dedication, effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills ; Demonstrate servant leadership skills
0-5 years of experience
Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects
- Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances in order to achieve desired effects such as tonal harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists
- Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations
10+ years of experience
Direct Children’s Choir and Youth Choir, Grades 1-8.
- Lead music and worship for weekly Chapel Service, Ages 3 – Grade 4.
- Music Director for annual Vacation Bible School.
- Prepare, plan, and lead music for [company name].
- Prepare, plan, and lead music for weekly Outreach Service.
- Plan music, liturgy, and direct annual Taize Service.
6-10 years of experience
Conduct band rehearsals; teach parts to the band members (bass player, drummer, keyboardist, organist, lead guitarist, etc.) Produce music for original songs. Learn songs to make sure band members perfect music.
- Praise Team Leader
- Assist Administrator of Music by aiding in rehearsals (teach parts, direct some songs, and provide vocal training for the Mass Choir.)
- Musician for Jesus Kids Children’s Choir
- Youth and Young Adult Choir Director
0-5 years of experience
Develop general music curriculum Pre K – 8th grade
- Create & direct assemblies, graduations and religious ceremonies
- Compose music for instrumental program
- Maintain classroom structure using positive behavior management
- Promote good character and sportsmanship
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for maintaining up-to-date music library database
- Maintaining neat and furnished music office and music library
- Providing training for advanced music to all the choir members
- Conducting rehearsals and studying music prior to the performance
- Teaching the choir members when and how to raise their voice when singing
- Scheduling private coaching sessions for each individuals
- Selecting songs, plays and other events for the church
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for rehearsing and conducting Chancel Choir and Adult Handbell Group
- Led Congregational Singing
- Budgeting and Purchasing of Music for various programs
- Extensive Planning and Execution of worship services with Pastor
- Taught Pre-School Music
- Supervision of other musicians
0-5 years of experience
Operated and directed a home for individuals seeking help and restoration in areas of addiction, abuse, and individuals seeking training for full-time
- Prepared and directed music for the worship team at Victory Life Church
- Processing intake forms, agreements, paperwork
- Cash, credit, and check handling
0-5 years of experience
- Draft daily music playlists for Cornell’s commercial radio station. February 2013 – Present
- Add and edit 5-10 new music tracks weekly.
- Correspond with agents and promoters to book on-air interviews.
- Organize and lead DJ meetings.
6-10 years of experience
- Lead and work with a worship team for the worship service
- Works with the pastoral staff in the selection of music, the training of musicians
- Prepare schedule for rehearsals of the church’s three choirs and praise team
- Director of musical departments including the band
0-5 years of experience
Hired midyear to take over struggling music program
- Taught beginning and advanced orchestra and band to students from 6-10th grade
- Classes also included jazz band, rock ensembles, music theory, musical theatre
- Started a pep band for athletic events and school rallies
- Organized and ran all concerts, field trips, performances, and fundraisers
10+ years of experience
Plan, prepare and oversee the music ministry budget.
- Lead, direct, plan, conduct, organize and evaluate comprehensive music program including choirs, vocalist, musicians and/or instrumentals en- sembles.
- Supervise the work of the Music Ministry Staff.
- Work actively with all ministries to compile and perform music for all programs.
- Arrange and provide music for church services, and other church related
6-10 years of experience
Direct adult choir for every Sunday morning service
- Direct community combined choir for Easter and Christmas Cantatas
- Direct Children’s Vocal and Bell Choirs, Women’s Ensemble, Sunday Singers, soloists and other ensembles for occasional performances
- Arrange for and prepare solo instrumentalists and ensembles for special events
- Supervise Handbell Choir, and Gracenotes (Guitar/Vocal Group)
- Provide individual voice coaching for singers
- Provide pastoral care for persons in the music ministry
- Select and lead music for weekly congregational singing
6-10 years of experience
- Oversee all aspects of ministry involving music in the Florence, SC campus, as well as the Columbia, SC Youth ministry.
- Assist with Audio and Visual technical support and maintenance, including set up and control of audio equipment, video cameras, and projectors.
- Create, teach, and perform songs, as a keyboardist and vocalist, for weekly services, Bible studies and other events.
- Supervise teams of singers and musicians, and develop their abilities.
- Work directly with the Youth Pastor and National Music Director to assist in the continuing success of the each music ministry.
0-5 years of experience
In charge of journalists and photographers who conduct interviews and features
- Contact publicists to obtain interviews and biographies of bands and artists
- In charge of the running of the website when founder is absent
- Write music news/ edit content that journalists submit to the site
- Edit and approve the final copies of physical magazine
6-10 years of experience
Coordinate musicians, rehearsals and song lists for major church functions
- Assist in set up of musical and sound equipment for all TTOR establishments and concerts
- Conduct musician and choir rehearsals and meetings for worship services and performances
- Organize all necessary aspects for recording and editing TTOR CDs
- Perform in various services and concerts at all TTOR venues
0-5 years of experience
- Manage a band of 12+ members, directing set lists of music for church services
- Select appropriate music conducive to both international and generational tastes
- Coordinate practice once a week
- Lead by vocal performance
6-10 years of experience
Oversee a team of musicians
- Preview and select music for weekly services
- Manage musical arrangements during services
- Assist Senior Pastor in planning for special events
- Implemented a modernized audio/visual component to services.
0-5 years of experience
- Oversee and assist in all music ministry related affairs weekly.
- Facilitate musician and voice rehearsals weekly.
- Provide spiritual direction for team members.
- Train team members and musicians to lead the music ministry.
0-5 years of experience
- Select songs to be performed by the choir and congregation
- Provide piano and vocal accompaniment
- Direct rehearsals and provide constructive criticism
- Work directly with the Pastor, Elders, and other volunteers to plan event
0-5 years of experience
Supervise and Train all new music department employees
- Teach and Direct 5 Choirs weekly ages 3-70
- Create job descriptions/ Work Schedules
- Payroll
- Manage incoming recording artist
- Organize community events and quarterly concerts
0-5 years of experience
Oversee production of custom music for films, TV and other media
- Provide content for media companies including NBC, Disney, Sony Pictures, Clear Channel and more
- Compose/arrange/orchestrate music for various client needs
- Perform various audio engineering tasks
- Manage booking schedule
- Record financial data and daily transactions
- Build and maintain various company websites and social media presences
- Design and implement graphics for company branding
6-10 years of experience
- Orchestrating musical selections for weekly services, to include special singing and choir arrangements
- Scheduling weekly practices and coordinating rotational schedules for musicians and singers
- Facilitating worship services while playing multiple instruments
- Researching new music and distributing lead sheets and CD’s
- Developing and training team members on instrumental and vocal parts
- Coordinating and chaperoning bi-monthly youth events, outings and activities for a group of 20+ teens
- Editing video using Final Cut software for weekly television broadcasts
0-5 years of experience
- Create animated Power Point Presentation for Sunday Service.
- Broadcast live streaming events.
- Maintain organization’s Facebook wall by creating fresh postings and replying to members.
- Troubleshoot computers and assist personnel with database issues.
- Responsible for overseeing and training new personnel on audio and visual.
0-5 years of experience
- Manage the studio’s enrollment, accounts receivable, and team travel
- Organize and plan group/private music classes
- Coordinate yearly recital by designing programs, ordering costumes, and managing ticket sales
- Oversee summer dance and music camp by running sound, arranging
10+ years of experience
- Phone presentation regarding the foundation upcoming events
- Organize fund raisers, typed correspondence, graphic arts, outbound fund raisers calling
- Event planning, foundation presentations
- Teacher of Classical Music
- Opera singer
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