Ace Snyder
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Music and Vocal Student seeking further musical education. Has taught fellow students for theatre purposes and acted as the Assistant Music Director for the George School Main Stage Theatre Productions. Hopes to achieve a Bachelor of Music Degree and complete a Masters in Conducting in following years.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Music Director
George School Theatre Program
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Improved rehearsal efficiency by creating detailed schedules and prioritizing goals for each session.
- Facilitated communication between musicians, administrative staff, and Music Director for smooth operations during production periods.
- Provided constructive feedback to musicians, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance overall performance quality.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Assisted Music Director in planning and executing successful performances, ensuring seamless coordination of all elements.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Provided constructive feedback to artists during songwriting sessions, refining lyrics and melodies for maximum impact.
Director
George School Standing Room Only Club
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Cultivated positive relationships with local community leaders to promote the theatre and secure funding opportunities.
- Oversaw casting processes, selecting talented actors that best fit the vision for each production while creating a balanced ensemble dynamic on stage.
- Conducted thorough script analysis sessions during pre-production phases to identify key story elements and ensure clear communication of each play''s intended message.
- Mentored aspiring actors and provided constructive feedback, fostering strong performance skills for future roles.
- Streamlined rehearsal processes by implementing efficient scheduling strategies and communication methods.
- Enhanced theatre production quality through effective collaboration with production team members.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook local communities.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Drexel University
Philadelphia, NY06-2028
High School Diploma -
George School
Newtown, PA05-2024
Skills
- Proficient in Voice, Guitar, Ukulele, Cello, Viola, Piano
- Relationship Building
- Voice Improvement Techniques
- Music Theory
- Breathing Exercises
- Sight Reading
- Voice care
- Basic vocal technique
- Vocal techniques
- Choral performances
- Rehearsals
- Vocal tone
Accomplishments
- Transposed large volumes of music to fit ensemble needs.
Assistant Music Director
As Assistant Music Director, I worked alongside the production director, music director, and musical ensemble to create a unified sound between the actors on stage and the musicians.
Languages
Italian
German
Latin
Spanish
Hebrew
French
English
Interests
Conducting
Choral Conducting
Choral Performance
Vocal Performance
Timeline
Assistant Music Director
George School Theatre Program
03.2024 - 05.2024
Director
George School Standing Room Only Club
09.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Drexel University
High School Diploma -
George School
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