Brian Crowder
Waco,TX
Summary
Gifted performer and designer with strong knowledge of music performance and theatre. Loves to collaborate with other professionals to achieve a common goal. Consistently cultivates long-lasting professional relationships within theatre and music industry. Remains focused and poised in fast-paced settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Weber Electronics
Waco, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Developed and maintained billing policies, procedures, and processes to ensure accuracy in billing services.
- Prepared payroll information for submission to external payroll services provider.
Musician/Sound Technician
Self Employed
Waco, TX
10.2012 - Current
- Played live shows with full bands and solo performances including many years of theatre work.
- Provided technical support at live shows by troubleshooting any issues that arise.
- Perform sound checks on speakers and other components before shows begin.
- Set up and operate soundboards, audio mixers, microphones, amplifiers, and related electronic equipment for live events.
Technician
Weber Electronics
Waco, TX
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Troubleshot complex technical problems related to hardware components, operating systems and applications.
- Designed and implemented sound systems.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
- Provided excellent customer service during transactions.
Lessons Instructor
Guitar Center
Waco , TX
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Instructed students in the fundamentals of music theory, rhythm, sight-reading, composition, and performance techniques.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff members.
- Monitored student progress and provided appropriate feedback.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Musical Performance - Percussion
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OklahomaSome College (No Degree) - Music Performance - Drum Set
McLennan Community College
Waco, TXSkills
- Sound design
- Operating control consoles
- Active listening
- Music theory
- Process Improvement
- Performance preparation and direction
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Software configuration
Credits
Baylor University Theatre:
- 9 to 5 The Musical - Drummer 2023
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Drummer 2023
- Amelie - Drummer 2022
- Footloose - Drummer 2021
- Legally Blonde- Band Leader/Drummer March 2020- Opening canceled due to Covid-19
- The Full Monty- Drummer 2020
- Matilda- Drummer 2019
- Peter and The Starcatcher- Percussionist 2019
- Godspell- Drummer 2018
- Dear Edwina- Drummer 2018
Baylor University:
- All University Sing - Drummer 2023-2024
- Pigskin - Drummer 2022-2023
Waco Civic Theatre:
- The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical - Sound Designer 2024
- White Christmas - Sound Designer/Board Operator 2023
- Oliver - Sound Designer/Board Operator 2023
- Escape To Margaritaville - Sound Designer 2023
- Most Wonderful Show of the Year - Sound Designer/Board Operator 2022
- Into The Woods Jr - Sound Designer/Board Operator 2022
- Cinderella - Sound Designer/Board Operator 2022
- Music Man - Drummer/Percussionist 2022
- Ring of Fire - Music Director/Drummer 2021
- Grease- Drummer 2018
- Hands On A Hardbody- Band Leader/Drummer 2018
- Wonderettes: Dream On- Band Leader/Drummer 2017
- Hairspray- Drummer 2017
- Million Dollar Quartet- Drummer 2016
- Sweeney Todd- Percussionist 2016
- Sister Act- Drummer 2016
- Beauty and the Beast - Actor (Le Fou) 2016
- The Addams Family Musical- Drummer 2015
- Shrek - Actor (Lord Farquaad) 2015
- Les Miserables - Actor (Enjolras) 2014
Silent House Theatre:
- Cabaret - Band Leader/Drummer 2023
- Godspell - Sound Designer/Board Operator 2022
- 35MM: A Musical Exhibition - Sound Designer/Board Operator 2022
Theatre Uncovered:
- Bare: A Pop Opera- Band Leader/Drummer 2018
Temple Civic Theatre:
- Chicago- Drummer 2015
Tulsa Project Theatre:
- Hairspray- Percussionist 2013
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat- Percussionist 2012
References
John Weber
Owner of Weber Electronics
- 254-717-6619
- John@weberelectronics.com
Joseph Taylor
McLennan Community College
Associate Professor of Theatre Movement and Dance
- joetaylor0928@icloud.com
- 850-399-0129
Collin Selman
Co-Founder of Silent House Theatre
- 254-498-4067
- collinrselman@gmail.com
Guilherme Almeida
Baylor University
Musical Theatre
- 254-710-7741
- guilherme_almeida@baylor.edu
Timeline
Operations Manager
Weber Electronics
07.2023 - Current
Technician
Weber Electronics
08.2022 - 06.2023
Lessons Instructor
Guitar Center
01.2018 - 11.2020
Musician/Sound Technician
Self Employed
10.2012 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Musical Performance - Percussion
University of Tulsa
Some College (No Degree) - Music Performance - Drum Set
McLennan Community College
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