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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Exceptional keyboardist with over 18 years in performing arts in the United States. Superb memorization and improvisational skills. Seasoned Band leader and Arranger. Skillfully balances maintaining discipline with genuine warmth during rehearsals. Composes and performs in many musical genres and styles.

Highlights
  • Broad rhythmic and metric range
  • Strong improvising ability
  • Expressive
  • Poised
  • Specialty in Jazz, R&B, Gospel, Cocktail Piano
  • Memorization expert
  • Music theory knowledge
  • Broad range of musical styles
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Transposition
  • Special events performances
Skills
  • Versatile
  • Music teacher
  • Perfect pitch
  • Talented accompanist
  • Extensive and varied repertoire
  • Comprehensive knowledge of harmony and theory
  • Outgoing and friendly
  • Dedicated
  • Marching band member
  • Focused
  • Extensive performance background
  • Flexible
Professional Experience
07/2013 to Organist Beaulahland Bible Church | City, STATE,
  • Played a variety of music with a broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
  • Played benefit concerts to support youth music programs for Macon Youth Symphony
  • Transcribed musical compositions to adapt them for a particular ensemble.
  • Performed in front of live audiences on television and as part of theatrical productions.
  • Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs, and bands.
  • Played organ for a variety of religious services.
  • Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship.

01/2011 to 07/2013 Organist, Keyboardist, Director of Instruments Macedonia Baptist Church | City, STATE,
  • Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances for various groups, choirs, and artists.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
  • Positioned members within the ensemble to obtain balance among instrumental and vocal sections.
  • Arranged musical selections to achieve a particular musical style.
  • Sight-read musical parts during initial rehearsals.
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
  • Participated in and organized concerts and programs for the church.
  • Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
  • Collaborated with the dance department in selecting music for choreography projects.
  • Composed and arranged original songs.
2008 to 11/2010 Organist, Keyboardist Central Union Baptist Church | City, STATE,
  • Selected music carefully in order to achieve a balance of musical styles on the program.
  • Watched conductor closely for cues and directions.
  • Conducted the ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
  • Arranged musical compositions to achieve a particular musical style.
  • Positioned members within the ensemble to obtain balance among instrumental and vocal sections.
  • Sight-read musical parts during initial rehearsals.
  • Met with soloists to discuss and prepare for performances.
  • 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.
2005 to 10/2007 Keyboardist Stone Creek Baptist Church | City, STATE,
  • Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
  • Conducted the ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
  • Positioned members within the ensemble to obtain balance among instrumental and vocal sections.
  • Arranged musical compositions to achieve a particular musical style.
  • Met with soloists to discuss and prepare for performances.
  • 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.
Education
Expected in May 2008 Bachelor of Arts | Music Performance (Piano) The Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA GPA:

Related Course Work: choral conducting, piano accompaniment, marching band, symphonic band, jazz band, chorus, male glee club


Student Teaching - January 2008-May 2008

Fort Valley Middle School – Fort Valley, GA

  • Conducted and directed the 7th and 8th Grade Band and Chorus at the Fort Valley Middle School's Annual Black History Concert
  • Assisted Mr. Darren Johnson, Peach County High School Symphonic Band Director
  • Student Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Band in the absence of supervising teacher for more than 9 weeks during student teaching and field experience from January to May of 2008.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
  • Practiced Piano and Organ at least 6 days a week to maintain and improve technical skills.
  • Selected music carefully in order to achieve a balance of musical styles on the program.
  • Performed at an average of 25 events per month, including special functions, rehearsals and recordings.
  • Watched conductor closely for cues and directions.
  • Conducted the ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
  • Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
Expected in Non-Degree Teaching Certificate Program | Instrumental Music Education Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA GPA:
  • Student Conductor at Dodgen Middle School (Marietta, GA), December 2012
  • Student Conductor at McEachern High School (Powder Springs, GA), March 2013
  • Part-Time Student Teaching and Practicum Experience at Sutton Middle School (Atlanta, GA), August to December 2013
  • Will complete teacher certification in Fall 2014
Accomplishments
  • Awarded the Community Service Award in February 2001, 2003 by Hubbard Alumni Association.
  • Awarded third place at the Margaret Guthman Keyboard Competition in Atlanta, Georgia in 2007.
  • Received the 2004 Award for Outstanding Community Service by the Ebony Civic & Social Club in Forsyth, Georgia.
  • Awarded the Mary Persons High School Best All-Around Musician Award in April, 2001.
  • Awarded the Louis Armstrong Jazz Band Award in April, 2000 and 2003 at Mary Persons High School.
  • Performed alongside well-known musicians, including Najee, Lee Williams & the Spiritual Q'C's, Vashawn Mitchell, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Clarence Carter, Bishop J.D. Means
  • Completed a master class with Kevin Bales, Jazz Pianist in 2008.
  • Performed for Comedian Sheryl Underwood and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in 2012
Work History
01/2014 to Chassis Assembly Blue Bird Body Company | Fort Valley, GA
2010 to 03/2011 Inventory Control/Cashier Wal Mart #907 | Forsyth, GA
04/2006 to 07/2006 Blower Coil Assembly Trane Manufacturing Company | Forsyth, GA
05/2006 to 05/2006 FAME Camp Assistant Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley, GA
03/2001 to 07/2001 Grill Operation, Cook McDonald's | Forsyth, GA
02/2001 to 04/2001 Courtesy Clerk Ingle's Grocery | Forsyth, GA
Affiliations
  • Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, National Music Fraternity, Inc.
  • Forsyth Lodge #425, Prince Hall Masonry
  • Fort Valley State University National Alumni Association
  • Fort Valley State University Band Alumni
  • Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA), Macon Chapter
Community Service
  • Classroom Aide, Accompanist for Chorus - Southwest High School, Macon 2012-Present
  • Arranger, Drill Writer, Staff Personnel - Fort Valley State University "Blue Machine" Marching Band - 2011-2013
  • Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, Macon - 2012-2013

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School Attended

  • The Fort Valley State University
  • Georgia State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Chassis Assembly
  • Inventory Control/Cashier
  • Blower Coil Assembly
  • FAME Camp Assistant
  • Grill Operation, Cook
  • Courtesy Clerk

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Non-Degree Teaching Certificate Program

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