Christopher Coleman
SACRAMENTO,CA
Summary
Hardworking Musician with solid reading background. Delivers musical performances with skill and dedication. Successful in learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success.
Performed with Sonny Turner (lead singer of the Platters),
Joe Williams, James Moody, Arnel Pineda (lead singer for Journey) Temptations, Gerald Alston of the Manhattans
Have performed with several Christian artist such as Sandy Patti, Trent Corey (TBN), Martha Munizzi, Freddy Rodriguez.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Professional Musician
San Juan School District
Sacramento, CA
04.2018 - Current
- Conducted ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Performed in hundreds of shows with well-known performers.
Interim Music Director
Good Shepherd Church
Sacramento, CA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Accompanied morning worship services on Bass Guitar as part of worship team.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
Teacher/Band Director
Mountain View Christian School
Las Vegas, NV
08.2010 - 12.2017
- Planned concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
02.1993 - 02.2004
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked in the Alternative Education for at risk students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Theory And Composition
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.1981
Skills
- Meeting Schedules
- Arrangements
- Perform Concerts
- Group Accompanying
- Practicing Music
- Music Teacher
- Musician Collaboration
- Musical Coaching
- Studio Recordings
- Key Transpositioning
- Rehearsal Coordination
Timeline
Interim Music Director
Good Shepherd Church
06.2022 - 10.2022
Teacher/Professional Musician
San Juan School District
04.2018 - Current
Teacher/Band Director
Mountain View Christian School
08.2010 - 12.2017
Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
02.1993 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Science - Music Theory And Composition
Lamar University