Abolade Olatunji
Bloomington,IN
Summary
As an innovative self starter, I work efficiently and effectively well in promoting, developing the musical life and goals of any organisation that i found myself.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Music and Organist
University Lutheran Church of Hope
Bloomington, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Rehearsed with choir members prior to performances.
- Performed solos during Sunday morning worship services as well as special occasion concerts throughout the year as requested by church leadership.
- Coordinated with other musicians, including cantors, choirs, soloists, instrumentalists and vocalists.
- Played organ music for weekly Sunday services and special events.
- Maintained and tuned the pipe organ in order to ensure optimal performance quality.
- Assisted in creating musical programs that are both appropriate to the liturgy and service theme and spiritually uplifting to the congregation.
- Engaged in conversations with current, prospective members of the congregation regarding questions they may have pertaining directly or indirectly towards playing, teaching music.
- Provided accompaniment to congregational singing and choral anthems.
- Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing and dynamics.
- Collaborated with church leaders to choose appropriate music and prepare for performances.
Assistant House Manager
Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music
Bloomington, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised the setup of events in the front of house and coordinate the smooth running of several performances like ballets, operas, orchestras etc.
- Assigned work tasks and activities for the ushers in ensuring a friendly atmosphere and overall best concert experience for the patrons.
- Working with the manager on any assigned tasks and coordinating with backstage management to ensure seamless and fabulous performance experiences.
- Writing of house reports at the end of each performances that i anchored with the ushers.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and support patrons needs.
Interim Director of Music and Organist
Grace Lutheran Church
Columbus, IN
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided accompaniment to congregational singing and choral anthems.
- Assisted in creating musical programs that are both appropriate to the liturgy and service theme and spiritually uplifting to the congregation.
- Performed solos during Sunday morning worship services as well as special occasion concerts throughout the year as requested by church leadership.
Assistant Organist
Cathedral Church of Christ
Marina, Lagos
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided accompaniment for church services and Performed solos during Sunday morning worship services as well as special occasion concerts throughout the year as requested by church leadership and the master of music.
- Assisting in training the choir boys and regularly playing the organ/piano during choir rehearsals.
- Attended staff meetings where discussion topics related directly or indirectly to playing and teaching music were discussed among church staff members and other organists.
- Played organ music for weekly Sunday services and special events.
- Taught private lessons on how to play the organ and piano to interested students from within the congregation or outside community members who wanted to learn how to play it, and presented them for local and international music exams.
Assistant Organist
The First Baptist Church Of Wildwood
Broad Street, Marina, Lagos NIgeria
06.2013 - 03.2018
- Organized rehearsals with vocalists, instrumentalists, as needed for upcoming services or events.
- Rehearsed with choir members prior to performances.
- Performed solos during Sunday morning worship services as well as special occasion concerts throughout the year as requested by church leadership.
- Played organ music for weekly Sunday services and special events as directed by the choirmaster.
- Performance of the complete Messiah; an oratorio by G. F Handel for the 90th choir anniversary in 2014.
Music and Piano Teacher
Casa dei bambini
Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria
06.2013 - 01.2018
- Teaching of the rudiments of music for the kids.
- Training the kids that registered for the private/personal piano lessons.
- Attending all staff meetings and development of the music curriculum of the school.
- Preparing and showcasing the piano students for perfromances during the school events like graduation, christmas carol, easter period etc.
Assistant Organist
Cathedral Church of St Matthew
Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria
02.2010 - 05.2013
- Attends and leading choir practices.
- Playing the organ for the church services and special events as directed by the master of music.
- Collaborating with soloists, vocalists, cantor as needed for upcoming services and special events.
- Taught private lessons on how to play the organ to interested students from within the congregation or outside community members who wanted to learn how to play it.
Education
Grade 8 And Licentiate in Organ Playing - Organ Performance
Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music
UK08-2024
Graduate Diploma - Organ Performance
Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music
Bloomington IN05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Communication Technology
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
Lagos, Nigeria08-2016
High School Diploma -
Molusi College
Ijebu Igbo06-2007
Master's Degree (double) - Organ Performance And Sacred Music
Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music
Bloomington INAffiliations
- Reading.
- Travelling.
- Football.
- Gardening.
Languages
English
Professional
Yoruba
Professional
Ijebu
Professional
Accomplishments
- Barbara and David Jacobs Fellowship Award 2021-2023, 2023-2026.
- Robert C. Rayfield Organ Fellowship Award 2022-2023.
Certification
- Licentiate Diploma (2024) in organ performance of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music exam (ABRSM) London.
- Distinction in Grade 8 (2018) in Organ Performance of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music exam (ABRSM) London.
- Merit in Organ grade 8 (2017) exam of the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Lagos, Nigeria.
- Distinction in Piano Grade 8 (2016) exam of the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Lagos, Nigeria.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Music and Organist
University Lutheran Church of Hope
08.2023 - Current
Assistant House Manager
Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music
07.2023 - Current
Interim Director of Music and Organist
Grace Lutheran Church
10.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Organist
Cathedral Church of Christ
04.2018 - 08.2021
Assistant Organist
The First Baptist Church Of Wildwood
06.2013 - 03.2018
Music and Piano Teacher
Casa dei bambini
06.2013 - 01.2018
Assistant Organist
Cathedral Church of St Matthew
02.2010 - 05.2013
Grade 8 And Licentiate in Organ Playing - Organ Performance
Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music
Graduate Diploma - Organ Performance
Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music
Bachelor of Science - Communication Technology
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
High School Diploma -
Molusi College
Master's Degree (double) - Organ Performance And Sacred Music
Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music
- Licentiate Diploma (2024) in organ performance of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music exam (ABRSM) London.
- Distinction in Grade 8 (2018) in Organ Performance of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music exam (ABRSM) London.
- Merit in Organ grade 8 (2017) exam of the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Lagos, Nigeria.
- Distinction in Piano Grade 8 (2016) exam of the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Lagos, Nigeria.
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