Andrew Donaldson
Brooklyn
Summary
Accomplished Lead Keyboardist with expertise in Interpreting music, play by hearing and improvisation, formerly with New Life Community Church, First United Church and International Apostolic Ministries. Successfully directed and arranged music for numerous events, enhancing performances with precise transcription and dynamic collaboration. Proven ability to develop strong relationships with music professionals, achieving top-notch results and fostering creative synergy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Keyboardist
New Life Community Church
07.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Played at regular events or [Venue].
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Practiced selected music to accompany Praise Team, Youth Choir and Mass Choir.
- Played piano for 30 person groups.
Lead Keyboardist/Church Organist
First United Church
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Practiced selected music to accompany different choirs and praise teams.
- prepare dynamic musical pieces to accompany Gospel Artiste and Worship leaders
- Invent musical solos for numerous performances on a weekly basis.
- Used Clicktrack to arrange cuts of soundtracks for various songs.
- Prepare original scores to adapt to different musical styles.
Band Director
International Apostolic Minitries
01.2011 - 03.2023
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Selected and arranged music for Numerous Conferences, Concerts, Worship Sessions and special events.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as, harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Scheduled and organized sessions with musicians and vocalists.
- Collaborated with producers and engineers to create unique music compositions.
- Composed and arranged original music successfully for various projects.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with Worship Leaders, producers and other music professionals.
Education
Mechanical Engineering/ Musical Practice
Frome Technical High School
Jamaica08-2013
Skills
- Studio recording
- Accurate transcription
- Sight reading
- Audition preparation
- Improvisation
- Interpret and play music by hearing
Timeline
Lead Keyboardist
New Life Community Church
07.2025 - Current
Lead Keyboardist/Church Organist
First United Church
06.2023 - 11.2024
Band Director
International Apostolic Minitries
01.2011 - 03.2023
Mechanical Engineering/ Musical Practice
Frome Technical High School