Aldara Purvis
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated performance leader adept at choosing and arranging music for regular use, as well as holiday programs and special event selections. Well-versed in helping performers improve sound and skills through hands-on mentoring. Special focus in rock, blues, worship, folk, country, and calypso.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Minstry Director
Magnolia Cowboy Church
Magnolia , TX
2022.02 - Current
- Schedules and leads all team rehearsals.
- Instructs musicians on fundamentals, atmosphere, technique, and appreciation of different music styles.
- Serves as member of music committee providing planning, programming and budget input.
Music Teacher
The Rehearsal Room Music School
Tomball , TX
2017.01 - Current
- Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.
- Designed and implemented curricula to challenge students and encourage excellence.
- Mentored individual students by taking creative approach.
Worship and Arts Coordinator
Faithbridge Church
Spring , TX
2020.09 - 2021.11
- Worked with other organizations to develop collaborative projects involving the arts.
- Created presentations highlighting student band accomplishments.
- Maintained accurate records of participants in programs offered by the organization.
Musical Performer
Ecclesia Houston
Houston , TX
2015.09 - 2020.03
- Adapted to new songs, concepts and arrangements quickly and professionally.
- Toured, performed, and recorded with groups and invited to play at festivals in different states and countries
- Accentuated rhythm of other band members and motivated optimum individual and team performance.
- Set up and tune drum kit for recording sessions, live performances, and rehearsals.
- Develop creative fills to enhance musical compositions.
Contract Musician
Second Baptist Church of Houston
Houston , TX
2015.08 - 2019.03
- Edited and finalized tracks for release on streaming services.
- Recorded demos of new compositions in a studio environment.
- Coordinated and performed live music performances at various venues.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
Lone Star Community College
Houston , TX2018-08
Skills
- Logic Pro X Software
- Ableton Live Software
- Planning Center Services
- Multitracks
- Coordinating shows
- Arranging music
- Sound Engineering
- Studio Recordings
- Ministry experience
- Artist support
- Music theory knowledge
- Music Composition
- Audio mixing
- Team building
Timeline
Music Minstry Director
Magnolia Cowboy Church
2022.02 - Current
Worship and Arts Coordinator
Faithbridge Church
2020.09 - 2021.11
Music Teacher
The Rehearsal Room Music School
2017.01 - Current
Musical Performer
Ecclesia Houston
2015.09 - 2020.03
Contract Musician
Second Baptist Church of Houston
2015.08 - 2019.03
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
Lone Star Community College
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