Musician Resume Example Various Groups

MUSICIAN

Summary

I am an extremely eager and passionate Band Director/teacher and musician with extensive knowledge of Marching Band, Jazz education and History, Classical musical, Jazz Composition and Arranging, and a storied history of performing. Detail-oriented with a commitment to long-term band success and creating an inviting culture for any student. Adept at planning dynamic concerts and supporting individual musician growth in a group of up to 100+ people.

Skills

Conducting proficiency
Performance assessment understanding
Woodwind expert
Creative lesson plan development

Problem-solving
Team building
Budgeting expertise

Experience

Musician / Various Groups - Camden, NJ10/2011 - Current

Auditioned for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands, and other types of music groups
Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship
Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions
Performed in pit orchestra for a number of productions
Wrote various original peices for various ensembles, productions, bands, television series and film pieces
Recorded and produced 2 solo and ensemble albums
Directed, planned, created and led hundreds of musical performances
Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility
Taught students how to play woodwind and winds instruments and participated in several recording sessions
Performed background music for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre productions and cabarets
Scheduled and ran rehearsals, reserved rehearsal space and arranged for accompanists
Added to expertise in woodwind instruments by also learning clarinet and flute
Applied skills to band tours, music records and film scores
Identified mistakes made by other musicians and corrected problems
Provided accompaniment for beginner to advanced musicians
Handled all contract agreements with bands, venues, students and parents of students
Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics
Traveled, sometimes great distances, to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for performances
Transcribed musical compositions to adapt for particular ensembles
Organized ensembles to play for special events such as weddings and funerals
Performed in front of live audiences on television and as part of theater productions
Played at over 80 festivals and concerts over 8 years
Closely followed musical notation, in accordance with conductor's instructions
Promoted musical services by performing
Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs and bands
Toured Cleveland, OH and Manitoba, CA and played at various music venues
Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities
Performed both a-capella and with musical accompaniment
Assigned parts for choir concerts based on individual talents and contribution to overall sound quality
Practiced with a group and as an individual musician on a regular basis
Provided accompaniment for school plays and choir shows
Wrote songs with 25 person group
Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances
Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo as an accompanist during auditions
Conferred with clergy to select music for church services
Booked gigs at bars, events, fairs, and weddings and performed with dozens of other elite musicians in an orchestra
Instructed performers on the history, fundamentals and appreciation of different styles of music
Selected pieces for concerts
Adapted to new songs, concepts, and arrangements quickly and professionally
Chose music appropriate to specific performance requirements
Chose and prepared pieces for holidays and special event performances at Camden Neighborhood center
Played the Piano to accompany praise teams
Played woodwinds and rhythm section instruments for variety of religious services
Traveled to various locations throughout New Jersey and Canada for performances
Held informal performances on street corners and for private groups
Specialized in Classical method of musical instruction
Played the Alto Sax in a number of groups
Played benefit concerts to support youth music programs in Camden,NJ
Managed requests for specific musical pieces
Stood in for conductor to lead rehearsals
Reached out to record labels and distributors to get fresh music

Music Composer / HDR Productions - Camden, NJ06/2017 - Current

Collaborated with diverse network of advertising agencies and production companies to provide custom music and sound design elements for more than 20 Live Music performance projects
Used Logic Pro X and Avid's Protools to edit and enhance music library
Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents to maintain organized filing system
Assisted with editing content and selecting appropriate music for Web series and TV content
Composed original tracks and scores for the CHS Band Booster Parents, HDR Big Band, Journey 4 Justice and Hannibal Lekumbe
Produced documentaries, reality shows, red carpet premieres and live events
Gathered audio for shows using Elite recording equipment
Wrote and revised 3 songs per day for show hosts
Combined video, audio and graphics to effectively convey each story
Networked with various industry leaders and experts to gather multiple perspectives on issues
Met with clients to discuss marketing goals and articulated specific objectives to the marketing team
Led concept development, graphics, storytelling and delivery of segment ideas
Pitched 6 story ideas each week

Music Producer / Self - Camden, NJ06/2017 - Current

Provided outstanding [Type] service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions

Band Director / IDEA Performing Arts Center - Camden, NJ01/2019 - Current

Verified student eligibility, established performance requirements and monitored student musical standings
Led after school programs such as Camden High School Mighty Marching Panthers Band
Employed interactive team building techniques to encourage student learning and build community within classroom
Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in song writing, music composition/arranging, and Jazz improvisation
Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
Developed and implemented skill-building activities focused on Music Theory and Music abilities
Instructed underprivileged students on the importance of Music Fundamentals and other Music Theory related skills
Taught Jazz Performance and Music Production to a diverse class of up to 125 students
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials
Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public
Presented at industry conferences to audiences of up to 15 students and professionals
Conducted 9 classes each week focused on Music Production and Jazz Performance
Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
Performed and displayed said skills on stages nationwide

Education and Training

University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, CanadaExpected in 06/2020Bachelor of Arts

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Various Groups
HDR Productions
Self
IDEA Performing Arts Center

School Attended

University of Manitoba

Job Titles Held:

Musician
Music Composer
Music Producer
Band Director

Degrees

University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, Canada Expected in 06/2020 Bachelor of Arts

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Resume Score: 80%

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