Curtis Powell
Various Organizations
Saint Augustine,FL
33
years of professional experience
Professional music leader, prepared with solid foundation in conducting and musical interpretation. Known for driving impactful performances and fostering collaborative team environment. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in orchestration and musical arrangement, with focus on achieving artistic excellence.
Work History
Director of Music
26 Years 5 Months- Duties include: planning worship services, preparing choirs for singing weekly during church services – including preparing and performing major music works for Christmas and Easter seasons. Work closely with office manager on various church-related programs and events. Organizing and working with volunteers of all ages. Scheduling and hiring a variety of musicians to perform various musical events and programs.
Visiting Guest Artist
12 Years 7 Months- Duties include: music director for musical theater classes – teaching parts, vocal production, preparing performance materials, preparing students for college auditions, assistance in the school musical, music director for musical theater department at annual Extravaganza and Musical Theater Showcase.
Founder/Administrator
25 Years- Duties included all aspects of producing a musical theater production. The camp ran 25 summer season with over 150 kids – ages 5 to 18 – participating in three or four summer productions each year.
Music Director / Collaborative Artist / Conductor
- University of North Florida Choral Department and UNF Opera Workshop (Jacksonville), University of Florida Choral Department (Gainesville), Florida School of the Arts (Palatka), Flagler College, St. Augustine Community Chorus, North Florida Women’s Chorale (Jacksonville), St. Augustine Community Theater, Ancient City Theater, Palm Coast Community Theater, Jacksonville Lyric Opera, First Coast Opera (St. Augustine), St. Augustine Community Chorus, North Florida Women’s Chorale (Jacksonville), Ponte Vedra High School, St. Augustine High School, Bartram Trail High School, Matanzas High School (Palm Coast), Murray Middle School, Fletcher High School (Neptune Beach)
Education
B.S. - Music / Piano Performance
Graduate studies - Choral Conducting
Skills
Choral directing
Musical direction
Orchestral conducting
Music interpretation
Music theory
Sight-reading
Repertoire selection
Music arranging
Extensive performance background
Time management
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail
Interpersonal relationship
Sight-reading proficiency
HONORS:
Named one of “Ten Who Make a Difference” in St. Johns County in 2015 for contribution to the arts., Recognized by the St. Johns County Board of Commissioners (2001) for contribution to the arts., Honorary Board Member – the St. Augustine Concert Association (EMMA).
ADDITIONAL APPLIED STUDIES:
- Dr. Michael Rickman
- Stetson University / DeLand
Timeline
Visiting Guest Artist
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
01.2014 - CurrentRead More
Director of Music
Ancient City Baptist Church
01.2000 - 06.2026Read More
Founder/Administrator
Summer Musical TheatreCamp
01.1994 - 01.2019Read More
Music Director / Collaborative Artist / Conductor
Various Organizations
Past to - CurrentRead More
University of North Florida
B.S. from Music / Piano Performance
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The University of Florida
Graduate studies from Choral Conducting
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