Exceptional Musician with 40 years in performing arts in the United States and abroad. Superb memorization and improvisational skills. Skilled classical musician who constantly strives to improve technical skills. Seeks a position as a church/worship leader that will allow for continued professional and musical development.
Skills
Talented sight-reader
Original songwriter
Extensive performance background
Focused
Talented accompanist
Extensive and varied repertoire
Versatile
Outgoing and friendly
Flexible
Dedicated
Comprehensive knowledge of harmony
Music teacher
Work History
Music master, organist, pianist and choir director, 04/1971 to 07/1977 First United Methodist Church – Lexington, KY,
Positioned members within the ensemble to obtain balance among instrumental and vocal sections.
Arranged musical compositions to achieve a particular musical style.
Sight-read musical parts during initial rehearsals.
Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
Planned and organized concerts and programs for the church.
Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
Music Director, 03/1979 to 08/1989 Bethesda Evangelical Free Church – City, STATE,
Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
Planned and organized concerts and programs for the church.
Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
Sight-read musical parts during initial rehearsals.
Met with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.
Arranged musical compositions to achieve a particular musical style.
Positioned members within the ensemble to obtain balance among instrumental and vocal sections.
Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
Practiced Piano, vocals and organ x4 times per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
Education
High School Diploma: General, Expected in 1976 Washington Sr High School - Washington Iowa, GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 1981 Marycrest College - Davenport, Iowa GPA:
Unfinished: Theology, and applied Arts , Expected in None Iowa Weslyan College - Mt Pleasant Iowa, GPA:
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School Attended
Washington Sr High School
Marycrest College
Iowa Weslyan College
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Music master, organist, pianist and choir director
