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Duron Brooks

Cedar Hill,TX

Summary

Devoted Minister of Music with over 16 years of experience, leverages talent to create atmosphere of celebration and reverence through music for worship services. Successfully leads and directs church music program to include choir, vocal and instrumental phase and expressions of musical experience. Consistently fosters innovative, blended style of music to enhance and support worship message goals. Minister of Music well-versed in leading and aligning music and worship ministries with vision, purpose and ministry mission. Effectively serves and recruits, develops and supports church musical opportunities. Nurtures strong music program that leads congregation into growing relationships through worship and fellowship. Passionate about drawing people closer to God by choosing the best music and worship programs to fit church standards. Work with senior pastor and other leadership to adapt programs and convey messages. Accomplished in increasing volunteer numbers, implementing special programs and streamlining processes. Knowledgeable about event planning and production processes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Choir Teacher

Brandenburg Intermediate
Duncanville, Texas
08.2019 - Current
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
  • Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
  • Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
  • Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Minister of Music

Greater True Vine
Desoto, Texas
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
  • Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
  • Engaged congregation through musical worship experience by spreading vitality.
  • Utilized central screen for lyric projection to teach unfamiliar songs to congregation.
  • Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
  • Utilized technology in planning and presenting music to enhance worship message.
  • Promoted and empowered full participation of congregation by singing verses and acclamations designated for choir in dialogue with congregation and enriching liturgy with harmonies.
  • Acquired music, equipment and supplies to perform designated duties in accordance with financial policies.

Minister of Music

Keller Springs Baptist Church
Carrolton, Texas
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
  • Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and entertain people with positive messages and values.
  • Acquired music, equipment and supplies to perform designated duties in accordance with financial policies.
  • Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.
  • Promoted fellowship within and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry.
  • Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
  • Wrote and implemented innovative worship programs and documented worship plans for easy future retrieval.
  • Developed programs for holidays and unique events.

Music Teacher Choral Director

Faith Family Academy Charter School
Dallas, Texas
08.2016 - 07.2019
  • 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.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
  • Transcribed ideas for musical compositions into musical notations using instruments, pen and paper, and computers.

Minister of Music

Friendship Baptist Church
Bernice, LA
11.2013 - 05.2016
  • Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
  • Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and entertain people with positive messages and values.
  • Acquired music, equipment and supplies to perform designated duties in accordance with financial policies.
  • Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.
  • Involved youth in worship service by having them sing every 4th Sunday and elevated a lot of them into singing with the Adult Choir.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
12.2015

Skills

  • Vocal Instruction
  • Music Theory
  • Organ Playing
  • Piano Playing
  • Choir Rehearsals
  • Arranging Music
  • Music Selection
  • Youth Ministry
  • Special Events Performances
  • Musical Coaching
  • Musical Composition
  • Committee Leadership

Timeline

Minister of Music

Greater True Vine
06.2020 - 05.2022

Choir Teacher

Brandenburg Intermediate
08.2019 - Current

Minister of Music

Keller Springs Baptist Church
06.2019 - 04.2020

Music Teacher Choral Director

Faith Family Academy Charter School
08.2016 - 07.2019

Minister of Music

Friendship Baptist Church
11.2013 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Grambling State University

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