Cole Hankins
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Versatile professional seeking an organist position. I pride myself on my ability to collaborate, attention to detail, and flexibility. With extensive experience with sacred music in a variety of contexts, I seek to offer music as an enrichment to worship and a balm to the spirit.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-artistic Director / Harpsichordist
Ayres & Graces Baroque Ensemble
Atlanta, GA
03.2024 - Current
Research and plan repertoire/programming. Prepare scores. Rehearse instrumental ensemble. Coach soloists. Perform continuo harpsichord with ensemble. Write program notes and deliver remarks.
Bass Section Leader / Sub Organist/Choirmaster
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Newnan, GA
11.2019 - Current
As staff singer: Led bass section of the St. Paul's Parish Choir, providing musical leadership and tonal support for the volunteer singers. Responsible for occasional solos. Sang as part of the staff singer quartet for specific pieces and services.
As sub organist/choirmaster (regularly engaged since Spring 2025): Led rehearsals and services. Prepared choral psalms and anthems. Accompanied congregational hymn singing. Prepared solo organ preludes/postludes. Conducted Parish choir in a capella singing. Suggested pieces according to the liturgical calendar. Organized Tenebrae service with organ and harpsichord accompaniment. Accompanied the St. Cecilia's Choir (children's choir) on piano. Led and rehearsed the St. Paul's Handbell Choir.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Classical Guitar Performance
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2018
Associate of Arts - Music - Classical Guitar
Darton State College
Albany05-2014
Certificate in Church Music -
Darton State College
Albany, GA05-2014
Skills
- Knowledge of repertoire
- Knowledge of music history
- Knowledge of performance practice
- Ability to play from jazz/pop chord charts
- Ability to play from figured bass continuo parts
- Understanding of organ registration practices
- Harpsichord technique
- Harpsichord tuning/technician
- Experienced handbell ringer
- Excellent memory
- Improvisation skills
Timeline
Co-artistic Director / Harpsichordist
Ayres & Graces Baroque Ensemble
03.2024 - Current
Bass Section Leader / Sub Organist/Choirmaster
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
11.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Classical Guitar Performance
Georgia State University
Associate of Arts - Music - Classical Guitar
Darton State College
Certificate in Church Music -
Darton State College