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Aric Butler

Bremen,GA

Summary

Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience onto students. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Skilled musician committed to musical excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Music & Media Pastor

First Baptist Church
11.2021 - Current
  • Led all ensembles including Choir, Orchestra, Youth Band, Handbell Choir, and Worship Band
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.

Music Pastor

Tabernacle Baptist Church
05.2020 - 11.2021
  • Led all ensembles including Worship Band, Choir, and Youth Band
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.

Freelance Music Teacher

Self-Employed
05.2019 - 11.2021
  • Offered private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, and music theory
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.

Private Music Instructor

Hopp Frogg Music
06.2020 - 10.2021
  • Taught private lessons in voice, piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and bass
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.

Worship Assistant

Garden Lakes Baptist Church
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
  • Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
  • Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.

Worship Leader

Pine Cove Christian Camps
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following camp processes, guidelines and mission.
  • Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.

Interim Music Director

Ebenezer Baptist Church
05.2017 - 07.2017
  • Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
  • Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
  • Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
  • Developed programs for holidays and unique events.

Education

Master of Music - Church Music

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA
07.2023

Bachelor of Music - Music & Worship Leadership

Shorter University
Rome, GA
05.2020

No Degree - Music Education

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA

Skills

  • Leadership Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Choral Performances
  • Christian Education
  • Rehearsal Technician

Timeline

Music & Media Pastor

First Baptist Church
11.2021 - Current

Private Music Instructor

Hopp Frogg Music
06.2020 - 10.2021

Music Pastor

Tabernacle Baptist Church
05.2020 - 11.2021

Freelance Music Teacher

Self-Employed
05.2019 - 11.2021

Worship Assistant

Garden Lakes Baptist Church
08.2018 - 05.2020

Worship Leader

Pine Cove Christian Camps
05.2018 - 08.2018

Interim Music Director

Ebenezer Baptist Church
05.2017 - 07.2017

Master of Music - Church Music

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Music - Music & Worship Leadership

Shorter University

No Degree - Music Education

Georgia Southwestern State University
Aric Butler