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Andrea Cherry
Pine Bluff,AR
Summary
Enthusiastic Minister of Music eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Worship. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in ministry.
Experienced Worship Leader with over 20 years of combined experience in Music Ministry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Pianist
Good Faith Carr United Methodist Church
Pine Bluff, AR
05.2019 - Current
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Played at regular events.
- Practiced selected music to accompany morning worship.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Accompanied morning worship services on piano as part of worship team.
Minister of Music
St. James United Methodist Church
Pine Bluff, AR
11.2014 - 07.2018
- Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
- Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and entertain people with positive messages and values.
- Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.
- Acquired music, equipment and supplies to perform designated duties in accordance with financial policies.
- Promoted fellowship within and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry.
- Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
- Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
Choir Accompanist
Gospel Temple Baptist Church
Pine Bluff, AR
05.2013 - 01.2017
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
Education
No Degree - Master of Divinity
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.2024
Master of Science - Justice And Security
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11.2019
Skills
- Accompaniment
- Mentoring artists
- Sight singing
- Musical notation reading
- Wide singing range
- Comprehensive knowledge of harmony
- Stage Performance
- Choir performances
Timeline
Church Pianist
Good Faith Carr United Methodist Church
05.2019 - Current
Minister of Music
St. James United Methodist Church
11.2014 - 07.2018
Choir Accompanist
Gospel Temple Baptist Church
05.2013 - 01.2017
No Degree - Master of Divinity
Emory University
Master of Science - Justice And Security
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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