Austin Naylor
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Experienced musician with over 15 years of experience looking for opportunities in the musical theater pit musicianship. Additionally, looking for opportunities to continue to improve professionally and gain valuable experience in the music industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Choir Director
St.Pauls Episcopal Church
Fort Collins, CO
06.2024 - Current
- Organized and conducted weekly rehearsals for the choir.
- Developed a repertoire of songs suitable for each performance.
- Collaborated with accompanists on musical arrangements for choral pieces.
French Horn & Pianist
Foothills Symphonic Band
Loveland, CO
03.2024 - Current
- Member of the band playing French Horn primarily, and filling in as a pianist as needed.
Church Musician
Lynnewood United Methodist Church
Pleasanton, Califor
08.2010 - Current
- Performed in the Easter Brass ensemble for several years (French Horn and Trombone.
- Participated in their children's and adult choirs.
- Participated in the Christmas orchestra.
- Participated in Handbell Choir.
- Have performed organ/piano duets and four-hands two piano duets.
Keyboard/Conductor - The Roy Orbison Experience
The Stampeded Troupe
Greeley, CO
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided accompaniment for rehearsals, as requested.
- Keyboardist and conductor during the run of the show.
- Communicated with music director, producer, and director regarding any changes needed, and communicated them with the entire band.
- Utilized MainStage during production.
Choir Rehearsal Accompainist
St.Pauls Episcopal Church
Fort Collins, Colorado
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided rehearsal accompaniment during choir rehearsals.
- Assisted choir in interpreting dynamics and musical directions within the music.
- Provided choir with direction regarding notation during the rehearsal, as requested.
Church Musician
First United Methodist Church
Fort Collins, CO
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Handbell Choir participant.
- Church Orchestra participant (French Horn)
- Pianist in piano/organ duets.
Assistant Music Director
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided rehearsal piano accompaniment, as needed.
- Coordinated musician attendance for each performance.
- Assisted in editing music appropriately, as needed.
- Performed in the pit on Trombone for all shows.
Education
Private Advanced Piano Instruction
Gay SladeSkills
- Piano (15 years)
- French Horn (8 years)
- Trombone (12 years)
- MainStage Experience
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Keyboard/Conductor - The Roy Orbison Experience
The Stampeded Troupe
08.2024 - 09.2024
Volunteer Choir Director
St.Pauls Episcopal Church
06.2024 - Current
Choir Rehearsal Accompainist
St.Pauls Episcopal Church
04.2024 - 06.2024
French Horn & Pianist
Foothills Symphonic Band
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Music Director
Colorado State University
09.2019 - 02.2020
Church Musician
First United Methodist Church
08.2019 - 05.2024
Church Musician
Lynnewood United Methodist Church
08.2010 - Current
Private Advanced Piano Instruction