Dana R. Gainer
Forney,TX
Summary
Accomplished Minister of Music with a proven track record at Greater New Birth Baptist Church, adept in choral conducting and fostering multicultural music appreciation. Excelled in enhancing worship experiences through strategic music selection and leadership, significantly boosting choir participation and performance. Skilled in piano and organ, demonstrating exceptional rehearsal planning and team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister of Music
Greater New Birth Baptist Church
Plano, TX
06.2015 - 09.2023
- Led teams of singers and instrumentalists in preparing seasonal cantatas and musicals for presentation during holiday seasons.
- Played instruments during worship services, weddings, and funerals.
- Chose songs and organized materials for every worship service.
- Selected mix of contemporary and traditional music to meet expectations of congregation.
- 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.
- Actively sought out new pieces of music suitable for use within traditional worship settings.
- Presented plan to purchase new music supplies
- Leader of congregational singing, providing accompaniment on the piano or organ, and coordinating with other musicians in the service.
- Organized and led weekly choir rehearsals.
- Put together lyrics presentations for congregation and performers.
- Recruited new members to join the church's musical groups.
- Oversaw children's choir by selecting age-appropriate pieces.
- Selected soloists from church choir to perform solo parts during choral performances.
Minister of Music
The Sanctuary Church
Dallas, TX
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with other clergy members and staff to plan overall direction based on sermon series and seasonal themes.
- Determined worship service music selections
- Led congregation and church choir in song during worship services.
- Actively sought out new pieces of music suitable for use within traditional worship settings.
- Directed worship services, including selecting appropriate music, leading congregational singing, providing accompaniment on piano or organ, and coordinating with other musicians in the service.
- Put together lyrics presentations for congregation and performers.
- Recruited church members to boost participation in music programs.
- Selected soloists from church choir to perform solo parts during choral performances.
- Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Developed and implemented music programs for special events and services.
- Updated music library and purchased additional music.
- Collaborated with pastors to plan meaningful worship experiences that incorporated music into the overall service design.
- Conducted workshops to train volunteers in proper techniques for playing various instruments used during worship services.
- Improved choir and praise team performance by directing regular rehearsals.
- Played instruments during worship services, weddings, and funerals.
- Scheduled musicians for all church services and events.
- Chose songs and organized materials for every worship service.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Education
Business
University of Phoenix
Ontario, CASkills
- Music arranging/Song writer
- Organ player
- Choral conducting
- Worship leader
- Multicultural music
- Rehearsal planning
- Piano proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Minister of Music
Greater New Birth Baptist Church
06.2015 - 09.2023
Minister of Music
The Sanctuary Church
05.2013 - 05.2015
Business
University of Phoenix
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