Benjamin Jacobsma
Larchwood
Summary
Dynamic and dependable musician with extensive experience excelling in collaborative music performance and effective communication. Proven ability to inspire congregational participation and elevate worship through exceptional keyboard skills. Recognized for organizational expertise and leadership in planning extraordinary liturgies and musical events. Diverse skillset ranging from music, office skills, to farm and repair work.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Organist
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
08.2024 - Current
- Lead hymns and liturgical music to encourage Assembly participation at weekend Masses and on Holy days.
- Provide special music for prelude and postlude on organ or piano.
- Collaborate with cantors and soloists to ensure musical excellence at every Mass.
- Collaborate with Music Director and Priest to successfully lead extraordinary liturgies.
Organist
St. Dominic Catholic Church
11.2022 - Current
- Lead hymns and liturgical music to encourage Assembly participation at Saturday Masses.
- Provide special music for prelude and postlude on organ or piano.
- Collaborate with cantors and soloists to ensure musical excellence at every Mass.
- Collaborate with Music Director and Priest to successfully lead extraordinary liturgies.
Hired Man
Brian Kemp, Helmers Farms Ltd.
06.2018 - Current
- Operate various farm machinery including tractors, planters, tillage equipment, combines, skid loaders, sprayers, forklifts, lawn mowers, and tractor/trailers.
- Work with and operate grain site.
- Upkeep of machinery, vehicles, and grounds.
- Work with other employees and various vendors/sales people.
Substitute Organist
Various Churches
2014 - Current
- Collaborated with clergy, musicians, and media technicians to effectively lead congregations in hymns and liturgical music in ordinary services, funerals, and weddings.
- Communicated with secretaries, music directors, and office managers to submit music titles for bulletins and worship aides.
- Ashton, IA: St. Mary's Catholic
- May City, IA: St. John's Lutheran
- Ocheyedan, IA: Ocheyedan Methodist Church, St. Peter's Lutheran, Zion Lutheran
- Orange City, IA: American Reformed
- Sibley, IA: St. Andrew's Catholic, First Presbyterian, First Reformed, Sibley United Church of Christ, Sibley Christian Reformed, Trinity Ev. Lutheran
- Sioux Center, IA: Peace Lutheran
- Sioux Falls, SD: Our Savior's Lutheran, First Lutheran
- Adrian, MN: St. Adrian's Catholic
- Luverne, MN: Grace Lutheran
Minister of Music
Brandon Lutheran Church
11.2019 - 05.2025
- Organist, Accompanist, Choir Director, Bell Choir Director, Praise Band Director, Brass Choir Director, Children's Music Leader
- Provided inspiring and motivational music on organ and piano during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and lead people towards Christ and further the church's mission.
- Planned, organized, and executed music for all of the church's musical ensembles for ordinary worship services and special services throughout the year.
- Collaborated with clergy and other staff to plan services and ensure all media and worship aides worked to lead the congregation closer to Christ.
- Effectively communicated to all members of musical ensembles important dates, times, and instructions for their ensembles and commitments via email.
- Worked with families and couples to plan funeral and wedding liturgies.
- Used software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Google Suite, and PowerChurch.
Pianist
Eastside Lutheran Church
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Lead hymns and liturgical music to encourage congregational participation at Saturday evening services and funerals.
- Provided special music for prelude and postlude on piano.
- Collaborated with Music Director and clergy to successfully lead worship and music.
Education
Music
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SDArts
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IAMusic Education
Dordt University
Sioux Center, IASibley-Ocheyedan High School
Sibley, IA05-2017
Skills
- Collaborative projects
- Effective communication
- Effective problem resolution
- Collaborative music performance
- Keyboard
- Organizational skills
- Dependable and hardworking
- Effective time management
- Farm equipment operation
- Effective leadership
Affiliations
American Guild of Organists, Secretary of South Dakota Chapter
Timeline
Organist
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
08.2024 - Current
Organist
St. Dominic Catholic Church
11.2022 - Current
Pianist
Eastside Lutheran Church
09.2021 - 11.2022
Minister of Music
Brandon Lutheran Church
11.2019 - 05.2025
Hired Man
Brian Kemp, Helmers Farms Ltd.
06.2018 - Current
Substitute Organist
Various Churches
2014 - Current
Music
Augustana University
Arts
Northwest Iowa Community College
Music Education
Dordt University
Sibley-Ocheyedan High School
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