Devin Boucree
New Orleans,Louisiana
Summary
Dynamic music ministry leader with a proven track record at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, excelling in liturgy coordination and volunteer management. Passionate about youth engagement, I have successfully developed innovative programs that foster spiritual growth and community involvement, while composing and arranging music to enhance worship experiences. Well-qualified professional plans and directs student services. Practiced faith-based counselor, organizer, and manager with exemplary record in field. Expertise gained over extensive career in administration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Music and Worship
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee and direct all aspects of parish music ministry, including liturgies, special programs, and prayer services
- Train, schedule, and coordinate musicians and choirs for worship
- Collaborate with parish leadership and pastoral staff to enhance liturgical experiences
- Arrange and compose music to enrich the worship environment
Theology Teacher, Assistant Campus Minister, Director of the Knights of Praise
St. Augustine High School
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2021 - Current
- Develop and teach engaging theology curriculum for students, incorporating contemporary issues and fostering critical thinking
- Lead campus ministry efforts, including organizing and executing spiritual retreats, liturgies, and faith-based events that promote student engagement and spiritual growth
- Direct the Knights of Praise choir, preparing students for liturgical performances and community outreach events, enhancing the school's cultural and spiritual life
- Serve as Assistant Campus Minister, providing support for school-wide initiatives related to faith formation and service
Music Director- School Choir
St. Raymond-St Leo the Great Catholic School
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2008 - Current
- Rehearsed school choir, performed monthly
- Conducted choir rehearsal with students
- Choose appropriate music based on the skill level of the students
- Organized and execute performances featuring the choir program
- Teach basic music theory and music literacy
- Coordinate with different departments and offices within the school for events featuring the choir program
Director of Music Ministry
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
New Orleans, Louisiana
12.2018 - 05.2022
- Scheduled, trained, and organized parish music ministry for liturgies and special events
- Coordinated with parish staff and clergy to ensure high-quality worship experiences
- Provided music for weddings, funerals, and annual concerts
Music Director
St. Raymond-St Leo the Great Catholic Church / Young Voices of Praise
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2008 - 12.2018
- Responsible for scheduling, training, and organizing volunteer parish music ministry for weekend liturgies, Holy Days, and special liturgies
- Hired special singers and instrumentalists as needed
- Collaborated with parish staff and liturgy committee about upcoming events and involvement
- Coordinated music and played the piano for liturgies
- Served as the principal organist/pianist and choir director for weekend liturgies, Holy Days, and special liturgies
- Selected and ordered all music for events
- Composed and arranged music as needed
- Provided music for weddings and funerals when contacted
- Coordinated annual concerts featuring choir
Music Director-School Choir
The Good Shepherd School
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Rehearsed school choir, performed weekly
- Conducted choir rehearsal with students
- Choose appropriate music based on the skill level of the students
- Organized and executed performances featuring the choir program
- Taught basic music theory and music literacy
- Coordinated with different departments and offices within the school for events featuring the choir program
- Provided one-on-one mentorships with students
- Provided creative space for students to express themselves through music
Music Teacher-School Choir
St. Benedict The Moor School
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Wrote and implemented yearly, weekly, and daily plans for music curriculum in a Pre-kindergarten 4 - 4th grade classroom
- Taught all Pre-kindergarten 4 - 4th grade music curriculum
- Directed school choir and served as head pianist
- Taught basic music theory and music literacy
- Choose appropriate music based on the skill level of the students
- Collaborated with religion teacher for school liturgies and prayer services
- Incorporated faith teachings, history into music curriculum
- Provided one-on-one mentorships with students
- Provided a creative space for students to express themselves through music
Music Director-School Choir
St. Joan of Arc School
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Rehearsed children's choir, performed monthly
- Conducted choir rehearsal with students
- Choose appropriate music based on the skill level of the students
- Organized and execute performances featuring the choir program
- Taught basic music theory and music literacy
- Coordinated with different departments and offices within the school for events featuring the choir program
Director of Youth Ministry
St. Peter Claver Catholic Church
New Orleans, Louisiana
04.2010 - 03.2016
- Appointed youth minister for middle school and high school children with approximately 50 regular students
- Accountable for introducing students to Jesus Christ, helping students grow in their walk with Christ, equipping students and leaders to do the work of the ministry
- Recruit, train, and develop volunteers to improve both evangelism and discipleship within 'safe' environments for all students
- Developed youth catechism based on teachings of the Catholic Church and mission statement of the parish
- Planned and organized outreach activities and fellowships to include youth retreats, youth lock-in, outreach, vacation bible school, and sports activities
- Organized parent information meetings and workshops
- Infused African American history and Black Catholic history
- Helped teens to become student leaders of program
- Organized, ran, and gave lectures at retreats
- Organized and chaperoned social events
- Counseled and built personal relationships with students and parents
- Teamed with parish leaders to involve youth in the life of parish
- Oversaw all liturgical ministries involving youth (choir, ushers, drummers, liturgical dancers, altar servers etc.)
- Coordinated young adult and adult volunteers
Music Director- School Choir
St. Peter Claver Catholic School
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2008 - 03.2016
- Rehearsed children's choir, performed weekly
- Conducted choir rehearsal with students
- Choose appropriate music based on the skill level of the students
- Organized and executed performances featuring the choir program
- Taught basic music theory and music literacy
- Coordinated with different departments and offices within the school for events featuring the choir program
- Provided one-on-one mentorships for students
Director of Music
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
New Orleans, Louisiana
12.2005 - 08.2008
- Responsible for scheduling, training, and organizing volunteer parish music ministers (adult choir, children's choir, individual singers and instrumentalists) for weekend liturgies, Holy Days, and special liturgies
- Hired special singers and instrumentalists as needed
- Collaborated with parish staff and liturgy committee about upcoming events and involvement
- Coordinated music and played the piano for liturgies
- Served as the principal organist/pianist and choir director for weekend liturgies, Holy Days, and special liturgies
- Selected and ordered all music for these events
- Composed and arranged music as needed for instrumentalists and singers
- Orchestrated the preparation of appropriate music for those couples getting married and families who have recently experienced a death
- Kept proper maintenance of parish equipment: organ, piano, sound system, choir music, and other miscellaneous musical property
Education
Youth Ministry Certification - Liturgical Music Minister
Xavier University of Louisiana Institute for Black Catholic Studies
New Orleans, LA07.2014
Psychology -
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
New Orleans, LA05.2008
Psychology -
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05.2006
High School Diploma -
St Augustine High School
New Orleans, LA05.2005
Skills
- Youth Ministries Development
- Volunteer management
- Curriculum development
- Extensive repertoire
- Versatile
- Performance background
- Focused
- Dedicated
- Accompanist
- Songwriting
- Composing
- Enthusiasm
- Liturgy coordination
- Choir direction
- Motivational speaking
- Retreat facilitation
- Interpersonal skills
- Passion for youth and young adult ministries
- Innovative teaching
- Cultural competency
- Adaptability
- Discipline
- Music arrangement
- Student engagement
- Creative collaboration
Awards
- Archdiocese of New Orleans Sophie Aramburo Servant Leader Award, 2013
- U.S. President Call to Service Award, 2014
- City of New Orleans Office of the Mayor Service Certificate of Recognition, 2014
- Men of UMOJA Scholars Award, 2001
- Archdiocese of New Orleans Youth Ministry Outstanding Parish Youth Award, 2005
- Sierra Club Altar Server of the Year Award, 2005
- State of Louisiana TOPS Scholar Award, 2005
- Archdiocese of New Orleans Teen Cross Member, 2002-2005
- Archdiocese of New Orleans Teen Cross Leader, 2008-2010
- Archdiocese of New Orleans Youth and Young Adult Choir (musician), 2009-2012
Timeline
Director of Music and Worship
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
08.2022 - Current
Theology Teacher, Assistant Campus Minister, Director of the Knights of Praise
St. Augustine High School
08.2021 - Current
Director of Music Ministry
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
12.2018 - 05.2022
Music Director-School Choir
The Good Shepherd School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Music Teacher-School Choir
St. Benedict The Moor School
08.2016 - 04.2017
Music Director-School Choir
St. Joan of Arc School
08.2013 - 05.2016
Director of Youth Ministry
St. Peter Claver Catholic Church
04.2010 - 03.2016
Music Director- School Choir
St. Raymond-St Leo the Great Catholic School
08.2008 - Current
Music Director
St. Raymond-St Leo the Great Catholic Church / Young Voices of Praise
01.2008 - 12.2018
Music Director- School Choir
St. Peter Claver Catholic School
01.2008 - 03.2016
Director of Music
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
12.2005 - 08.2008
Youth Ministry Certification - Liturgical Music Minister
Xavier University of Louisiana Institute for Black Catholic Studies
Psychology -
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
Psychology -
Xavier University of Louisiana
High School Diploma -
St Augustine High School
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