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Devoted Minister of Music leverages talent to create atmosphere of celebration and reverence through music for worship services. Successfully leads and directs church music program to include choir, vocal and instrumental phase and expressions of musical experience. Consistently fosters innovative, blended style of music to enhance and support worship message goals. Dedicated Worship Leader eager to apply leadership and musical abilities to provide church members and visitors with deeply spiritual experience. Offering 12 years of related experience in Christian environments.
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- Provide piano accompaniment for scheduled worship services and other
activities in support of the music ministry of the church. Having a pivotal role in the musical life of the church, I am a strong team player, working under the direction of Pastor. Kelley
- Hired and managed all staff musicians and managed all aspects of the Music Ministry for all worship services.
- Directed and organized rehearsals with choirs, small ensembles, soloists and guest instrumentalists. Gave musical guidance and support to the music, dance, and media ministries.
- Recruited, encouraged and mentored musically gifted children and adult church members.
- Weekly duties included but were not limited to: selecting, arranging, writing and rehearsing material with the choirs and the musicians.
- Directed, organized and implemented a comprehensive Church music program including choir, vocal and instrumental ensembles.
- Scheduled and run rehearsals.
- Assisted the head pastor in planning the congregational service.
- Selected music for worship during congregational service.
- Served as the leader throughout all the phases of the worship service by giving direction to the worship team and the congregation.
- Led and performed in special events.
- Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
- Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and entertain people with positive messages and values.
- Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.
- Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
- Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
- Promoted fellowship within and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry.
- Utilized technology in planning and presenting music to enhance worship message.
- Involved youth in worship service by enhancing and growing the Youth Choir resulting in a Youth Dance Ministry.
- Engaged congregation through musical worship experience by spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through song.
Montgomery College - Rockville, MD
2003 - 2006
Jazz Piano/Music Education
Studied under the direction of Robert Redd and Michael Maher.
Niagara Falls High School - Niagara Falls, NY
1988 - 1994
Piano
Studied under the direction of Randy Andropolis.
Original Composition Performances and Recordings
“You Changed My Life”
Recorded by: Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar, Harmony Records
Soloist: Melanie Daniels/Live Recording (To Be Released)
Toledo, Ohio/August 2009
“It’s a Blessing”
Recorded by: Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar, Harmony Records
Live Recording
Sacramento, CA/ August 2008
“Bind It”
Performed by: National Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses/YYA Choir
Nashville, Tennessee/August 2002
“Get the Glory”
Performed by: National Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses/YYA Choir
New Orleans, Louisiana /August 2000
“It’s a Blessing”
Performed by: National Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses/YYA Choir
Orlando, Florida/ August 1999
FREELANCE WORK
Accompanist
- Cecil Elementary School Chorus (Baltimore, MD) June 2010
- Director: Robert Bannister
- Kennedy High School Graduation Ceremonies (Silver Spring, MD) June 2008/2009 Director: Esther Ansah
- University Nursing Pinning Ceremony (Washington, DC) May 2008/2009 Director: Rodney Perkins
- Music in the Parks Choral Competition (Hershey,PA) May 2004 – 2007
- Sligo Elemetary School, Silver Spring, MD Director: Bill Steif
References will be available upon request
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School Attended
- Montgomery College
- Niagara Falls High School
Job Titles Held:
- Church Pianist
- Director of Music
- Minister of Music
- Minister of Music
Degrees
- Certificate
- High School Diploma
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