C E RADFORD III

During my 40 Years serving as Minister Music I have:

• Coordinated special event worship, camp worship sessions and revivals.
• Chose songs and organized materials for every worship service.
• Collaborated with pastors to plan meaningful worship experiences that incorporated music into the overall service design.
• Led congregation and church choir in song during worship services.
• Developed and implemented music programs for special events and services.
• Actively sought out new pieces of music suitable for use within traditional worship settings.
• Played piano and organ during worship services, weddings and funerals.
• Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
• Determined worship service music selections to match sermon tone, biblical stories and readings.
• Recruited church members to boost participation in music programs.
• Coached soloists in preparation for special performances.
• Improved choir and praise team performance by directing regular rehearsals.
• Selected mix of contemporary and traditional music to meet expectations of congregation.
• Oversaw children's choir by selecting age-appropriate pieces.
• Implemented special programs for holiday and church events.
• Organized and led weekly rehearsals for church choir.
• Led teams of singers and instrumentalists in preparing seasonal cantatas and musicals for presentation during holiday seasons.