Brandon Gregory
Self Employed
Granby,CT
12
years of professional experience
Professional music director prepared to contribute to dynamic and creative environments. Known for effectively supporting lead directors and contributing to artistic success of productions. Reliably collaborates with teams to achieve results, leveraging skills in musical arrangement and rehearsal coordination. Experienced in worship leading, musical direction and vocal coaching. Successfully mentored choirs and church bands, enhancing performance quality and fostering creativity. Proficient in driving engagement through innovative programs and community outreach initiatives. Passionate about drawing people to Christ through musical expression.
Work History
Minister of Music
5 Years 9 Months- Lead weekly rehearsals, ensuring high-quality music performances for worship services.
- Collaborate with pastoral team to select appropriate music themes aligned with service messages.
- Mentor choir members & praise team, fostering talent development and enhancing vocal skills within the group.
- Coordinate special music events, including seasonal programs and community outreach performances.
- Implement technology solutions for sound engineering, improving audio quality during services.
- Engage congregation through music workshops, promoting participation in church activities.
Professional Musician
12 Years 9 Months- Compose and arrange original music across numerous christian genres.
- Tutor private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.
- Write and arrange original compositions for live music performances.
- Perform live at various venues, enhancing audience engagement and experience.
- Collaborate with other musicians to create cohesive soundscapes in recordings.
- Develop promotional materials, including social media content and press kits.
Tour Musical Director
4 Months- Led musical productions, coordinating rehearsals and schedules to ensure seamless performances including: Gordon College, Umass Lowell, University of Hartford, Providence College
- Developed innovative arrangements for diverse musical genres, enhancing overall production quality.
- Collaborated with composers and artists to create original scores tailored to specific projects.
- Managed budgets and resources for musical projects, optimizing allocation to maximize impact.
- Mentored emerging musicians, providing guidance on performance techniques and stage presence.
- Evaluated and selected talent for productions, ensuring alignment with project vision and goals.
Musical Producer
1 Month- Directed musical arrangements and orchestrations for diverse performances.
- Collaborated with artists to refine performance techniques and vocal delivery.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to align musical themes with project visions and narratives.
- Utilized digital audio workstations (DAWs) to create, edit, and mix compositions efficiently.
- Composed original scores for diverse media, enhancing emotional impact and audience engagement.
Youth Band Music Director
3 Years 6 Months- Develop engaging music programs for youth, fostering creativity and self-expression.
- Coordinate rehearsals and performances, ensuring high-quality musical experiences for participants.
- Mentor young musicians, enhancing their skills through tailored feedback and guidance.
- Train volunteers to support music programs, building a strong collaborative team environment.
- Organize masterclasses with professional musicians to expose students to expert techniques, further enhancing their skills and abilities.
Band Director
1 Year 10 Months- Mentored aspiring musicians, cultivating their dedication to practice and performance excellence.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to improve musicianship and technical skills among band members.
- Managed inventory of instruments, weekly music selections, accessories, ensuring proper maintenance and availability for all band members.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Incorporated guest musicians into regular rehearsals, exposing students to professional-level performance expectations and techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
- Dean’s List (2023)
- Honor Roll (2022, 2024)
High School Diploma
Skills
Musical direction
Rehearsal planning
Pastoral sensitivity
Worship leading
Vocal coaching
Team collaboration
Music arranging
Piano
Organ
Drums proficiency
Decision-making
Songwriting
Timeline
Tour Musical Director
United Gosepl Experience Tour
12.2025 - 04.2026Read More
Musical Producer
Eboni Clark Productions
12.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Youth Band Music Director
The First Cathedral
05.2021 - 11.2024Read More
Minister of Music
Grace & Glory Church
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Band Director
Grace & Glory Church
02.2019 - 12.2020Read More
Professional Musician
Self Employed
01.2014 - CurrentRead More
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
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Minnechaug Regional High School
High School Diploma
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Interests
Youth mentor
providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders.
Youth Development Programs
Homelessness Outreach
Environmental Conservation Projects
Fundraising Events
Accomplishments
- Kelontae Gavin
- Jekaylen Carr
- Jabari Johnson
- Lisa Page Brooks
- Timothy Reddick
- The Mckains
- Kevin Powell
- Billy Powell
- P.A.W
- U.P.C.I Ministries
- C.O.O.L.J.C Affiliates
- Unite Boston
- Gordon College Gospel Choir
- University of Hartford Ensemble Choir
- Providence College Vocal Ensemble
- Umass Lowell Gospel Club