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ORGANIST, PIANIST, CARILLONIST
Professional Summary
A liturgically-trained musician steeped in service-singing from an early age; as a teenager, appointed parish organist. Skilled Accompanist proficient in sight-reading new pieces from start to finish with a high degree of accuracy and at tempo.
Experience
Grace Lutheran Church ELCAJune 2006 to CurrentOrganist, Pianist, Carillonist
City , STATEHave faithfully/creatively served an ever-dwindling and diverse congregation who's most recent and gifted before retiring there. The Grace congregation has voted to disband - the church building is being sold. In addition to serving as Parish Organist (Keyboardist), appointed Lead Musician upon the retirement of the Director of Music.
City , STATEHave faithfully/creatively served an ever-dwindling and diverse congregation who's most recent and gifted before retiring there. The Grace congregation has voted to disband - the church building is being sold. In addition to serving as Parish Organist (Keyboardist), appointed Lead Musician upon the retirement of the Director of Music.
Trinity Lutheran ChurchSeptember 1994 to May 1996Pianist & Song Leader
City , STATEDue to moving this service to Thursday evenings, it conflicted with the St. Andrew choir's midweek rehearsal.
City , STATEDue to moving this service to Thursday evenings, it conflicted with the St. Andrew choir's midweek rehearsal.
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchJune 1978 to November 1997Organist
City , STATETo augment income, trained to become a school bus driver for Akron Public Schools - a position held to the present time.
City , STATETo augment income, trained to become a school bus driver for Akron Public Schools - a position held to the present time.
St. James' Cathedral (Episcopal)June 1971 to June 1978Organist & Choirmaster
City , STATEServed the congregation with a broad repertoire of musical styles; staff-shared worship-planning; prepared SATB and seasonal children's choirs, offering congregational support for singing our Lord's praises. Diocese of Northern Indiana gatherings/services and specially sponsored events/concerts in addition to weekly parish duties.
City , STATEServed the congregation with a broad repertoire of musical styles; staff-shared worship-planning; prepared SATB and seasonal children's choirs, offering congregational support for singing our Lord's praises. Diocese of Northern Indiana gatherings/services and specially sponsored events/concerts in addition to weekly parish duties.
Culver Military AcademyJune 1970 to August 1970Glee Club Director & Voice Instruction - Summer Chapel-Services
City , STATEBegan their transitional period from TTBB choruses to Co-ed education. Borrowed and created materials for the sudden addition of female cadets' voices with no budget item for their acquisition. Coached talent programs; played the chapel's pipe-organ and cast-bell tower carillon.
City , STATEBegan their transitional period from TTBB choruses to Co-ed education. Borrowed and created materials for the sudden addition of female cadets' voices with no budget item for their acquisition. Coached talent programs; played the chapel's pipe-organ and cast-bell tower carillon.
Temple IsraelJune 1968 to June 1970Organist & Director
City , STATEDirected vocal quartet; played Friday evening services and bar mitzvahs.
City , STATEDirected vocal quartet; played Friday evening services and bar mitzvahs.
St. Paul's Episcopal ChurchJune 1967 to June 1970Organist & Choirmaster
City , STATELed adult and children's choirs regularly. Played organ (and harpsichord on certain occasions).
City , STATELed adult and children's choirs regularly. Played organ (and harpsichord on certain occasions).
Trinity United Church Of ChristJune 1966 to June 1967Organist, Pianist, and Carillonist
City , STATEPlayed the 4-manual gallery and 2-manual chancel Schantz pipe-organs for an eclectic program of worship opportunities. A varied seasonal concert schedule that included using a mobile keyboard in the courtyard (outdoors) for a summer series. Built a roster of piano/organ students, carried until leaving Canton for Indiana.
City , STATEPlayed the 4-manual gallery and 2-manual chancel Schantz pipe-organs for an eclectic program of worship opportunities. A varied seasonal concert schedule that included using a mobile keyboard in the courtyard (outdoors) for a summer series. Built a roster of piano/organ students, carried until leaving Canton for Indiana.
Education
College of Church Musicians1966Master of Church Music: M.C.M, Choral repertoire & conductingCity, State, USCollege of Church Musicians, The 1966 Master of Church Music (M.C.M.): Choral Studies, Organ, Carillon Washington, DC Emphasis in Choral repertoire & conducting; Organ service-playing, accompaniments and solo
The College of Church Musiciansperformances; Carillon voluntaries. Recipient of a Fellowship - Fellow of The College of Church Musicians (F.C.C.M.); Advanced mentoring by a faculty of 2 clergy and 6 prestigious church musicians on the Close of Washington National Cathedral. Studied with Pulitzer-prize winning composer Leo Sowerby, choirmaster-conductor Paul Callaway, organist Preston Rockholt, and cathedral carillonist Ronald Barnes.
Henderson State UniversityBachelor of Music: organ and piano performance, organCity, State, USHenderson State University (H.S.U.) 1964 Bachelor of Music (B.M.): Applied Organ, Piano, & Choral Studies Arkadelphia, AR Emphasis in organ and piano performance - performed Schumann's Piano Concerto with Orchestra. Prime
Accompanist for college choirsDramaAccompanist for college choirs, student instrumentalists and singers. Pit pianist for Drama Department productions. Recipient of Applied Organ and Piano Scholarships. Comprehensive curriculum in general music and church related specialties. Studied with organist Robert Ellis, pianist Lois McNabb-Smith, and choral conductor Eugene Kuyper.
Cuyahoga Falls High SchoolHigh School DiplomaCity, State, USCuyahoga Falls High School 1960 High School Diploma: College Preparatory Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Professional Affiliations
Glee Club Director & Voice Instruction - Summer Chapel-Services
Accomplishments
- performances; Carillon voluntaries. Recipient of a Fellowship - Fellow of The College of Church Musicians
- Studied with Pulitzer-prize winning composer Leo Sowerby, choirmaster-conductor Paul Callaway
- productions. Recipient of Applied Organ and Piano Scholarships. Comprehensive curriculum in general
- Specialty in church music & worship Christ-focused musical offerings
- Broad range of musical styles/traditions Skilled cantor & assembly song leader
- Inspired conductor & vocal coach 'Fluid' service-player & 'driven' recitalist
- Poised, expressive organist & pianist Strong attention to consistency and detail
- Orchestra keyboardist for Washington premiere of Leonard Bernstein's CHICHESTER PSALMS in 1965
- Organist for AGO Festival Choir, Canton OH 1967-1970, W. Robert Morrison, conductor. Completed
- private studies and a master class with Virgil Fox in New York City vicinity 1969. Organist for MESSIAH
- Magic City Singers of Barberton 1983-98; Cleveland Messiah Chorus, Nov/Dec 2014. Participated in the
- ELCA Worship Jubilee 2007 (Chicago) introducing 2006-ELW resource. Led cantor workshops at Grace
- Church for assisting ministers - summers of 2010-2011. Akron Public Schools Employee's Chorus
- accompanist 1988-93; Firestone High School Concert Choir accompanist (mid-90s); APS Staff Rally Day
- pre-program stage pianist Aug 2012
Certifications
APS
Skills
Aps, Assembly, Class, Comprehensive Large Array Data Stewardship System, Magic, Poised, Premiere, Budget, Voice, Concerto, Mentoring
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School Attended
- College of Church Musicians
- The College of Church Musicians
- Henderson State University
- Accompanist for college choirs
- Cuyahoga Falls High School
Job Titles Held:
- Organist, Pianist, Carillonist
- Pianist & Song Leader
- Organist
- Organist & Choirmaster
- Glee Club Director & Voice Instruction - Summer Chapel-Services
- Organist & Director
- Organist, Pianist, and Carillonist
Degrees
- Master of Church Music : M.C.M, Choral repertoire & conducting
Bachelor of Music : organ and piano performance, organ
Drama
High School Diploma
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