Knowledgeable Band Director with solid background in leading and managing concert and marching ensembles. Successfully directed various bands, achieving high levels of performance quality and student engagement. Demonstrated expertise in music arranging, drill writing and ensemble direction, fostering teamwork and musical excellence.
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Christian Adkins
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Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Orange County Public Schools - Liberty Middle
Band/Orchestra Director
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Supported musician development through ongoing evaluation processes, offering targeted advice on how to enhance skills or overcome challenges.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Collaborated with other fine arts educators to integrate cross-curricular content into musical instruction effectively.
Orange County Public Schools - Lockhart Middle
Band/Orchestra Director
08.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Coordinated dynamic performances at various school events, showcasing the talent of each ensemble member.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance assessments, and instrument inventory for optimal organization.
Florida Army National Guard
Army Musician - Trumpet Player
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Specialist (E4)
- Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
- Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless missions and increased audience engagement.
Howard University Marching Band
Graduate Assistant
11.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and students, addressing concerns and facilitating resolution of issues promptly.
- Taught applied lessons, marching and concert band college-level courses for over 70 students.
Central Florida Community Arts
Member
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Member of the Orchestra and Big Band
- Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement.
- Played various instruments professionally, including trumpet, cello and drums.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
Howard University Marching Band
Drum Major
04.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Conducted ensemble effectively during rehearsals and performances, maintaining tempo, balance, and blend throughout each piece.
- Collaborated with band director and staff to plan dynamic performances that showcased the group''s musical talents.
- Served as a role model for younger band members by demonstrating strong work ethic, dedication, and passion for music during rehearsals and performances.
Howard University Ensembles
Student Musician
08.2015 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Marching Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Concert Band
- Section leader
- Collaborated with other musicians and artists on various projects, expanding musical influences and styles.
The 369th Experience Band
Member
05.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Performed period appropriate music to bring awareness to the 369th Army Infantry Regiment
Howard University Marching Band
Band Assistant
11.2016 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Assisted directors in arranging music and field shows
- Conducted bands during rehearsals and performances
Education
Howard UniversityWashington, DC
Master's of Music from Classical Trumpet Performance
05.2022
University Overview
- Graduate Assistant for the marching band, concert band, jazz band and applied trumpet lessons
Howard UniversityWashington, DC
Bachelor of Music from Music Education, Secondary Education & Classical Trumpet Performance
05.2019
University Overview
- Summa Cum Laude Graduate
Skills
- Proficient in Music Technology programs (ie GarageBand, Sibelius, Logic, Ableton)
- Arranger, Calvary Baptist Church, Dover, DE, Fresh Oil Ministries Church of God, Howard University, Delaware State University, Oak Ridge High School
- Proficient in Live sound engineering
- Vast music theory knowledge
- HBCU Marching expertise
- Proficient in Audio editing
- Certified to teach K-12 music
- Strong background in both wind and string instruments
- Teamwork and collaboration
Activities
Activities
- Central Florida Community Arts, Member, 09/22 - Present, Member of the Orchestra and Big Band
- Howard University Ensembles, 08/15 - 05/19, Marching Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Concert Band
- Howard University Marching Band, Trumpet Section Leader, 04/16 - 04/18
- Howard University Marching Band, Drum Major, 04/18 - 05/19
- The 369th Experience Band, Member, 05/18 - Present
Timeline
Band/Orchestra Director
Orange County Public Schools - Liberty Middle
08.2023 - Current
Army Musician - Trumpet Player
Florida Army National Guard
01.2023 - Current
Member
Central Florida Community Arts
09.2022 - Current
Band/Orchestra Director
Orange County Public Schools - Lockhart Middle
08.2022 - 05.2023
Graduate Assistant
Howard University Marching Band
11.2020 - 05.2022
Member
The 369th Experience Band
05.2018 - Current
Drum Major
Howard University Marching Band
04.2018 - 05.2019
Band Assistant
Howard University Marching Band
11.2016 - 05.2019
Student Musician
Howard University Ensembles
08.2015 - 05.2019
Howard University
Master's of Music from Classical Trumpet Performance
Howard University
Bachelor of Music from Music Education, Secondary Education & Classical Trumpet Performance
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