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Elaine Spencer

BUXTON,NC

Summary

Demonstrated skills in improving the quality of performance from both musicians and vocalists. Experienced in Choral conducting. Was a soloist in choral groups, performed as lead in 3 operas and 4 musicals , have played in handbell choirs and taught children's choirs.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Children Music Director, and Handbell Director

First Presbyterian Church
Reidsville, NC
01.2000 - 01.2015

Member of the Chamber Choir

Montreat Conference Center
Black Mountain, NC
07.2013 - 07.2013

Choral Director

First Baptist Church
Reidsville, NC
01.1998 - 01.1999

Minister of Music

First Baptist Church
Eden, NC
01.1990 - 01.1992

Soloist and Member

Carolina Singers
Columbia, SC
01.1977 - 01.1989

Paid Soloist

Shandon Methodist Church
Columbia, SC
01.1971 - 01.1989

Soloist for Columbia Choral Society

Columbia South Carolina
Columbia, SC
01.1971 - 01.1989

Produced and Conducted Live Television Concert

First Presbyterian Church
Reidsville, NC
05.1988 - 09.1988

Choral Director

Sumpter United Methodist Church
Sumpter, SC
01.1978 - 01.1980

Choral Director

First Presbyterian Church
Sumpter, SC
01.1973 - 01.1977

Choral Director

Arlington Street Baptist Church
Greenville, NC
09.1967 - 09.1970

Paid Choral Soloist

Lake Junaluska Singers
Lake Junaluska, NC
05.1968 - 05.1969

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Church Music

Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina
06.1971

Bachelor of Arts - Church Music

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
06.1970

Skills

  • Choral conducting
  • Soloist in choral settings and theatre productions
  • Interpreting musical style
  • Understanding of dynamics, diction, and phraseology
  • Interaction with children and their musical training

References

Patricia Harden, Choral Director of First Presbyterian Church, Reidsville, NC 336-342-6478

Doug MCLeroy, retired Army Chaplain and retired Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Reidsville, NC 336-202-6234

Jason Evans, Organist at Christ Episcopal Church, Elizabeth City, NC, cepianoman@aol.com

Ellen Liu, Owner of A Touch of Style, Richardson, TX 972-677-7960

Rev. James Alan Buckner, retired Col. and Pastor of Gillwood Presbyterian Church, Huntersville, NC 703-862-6175

Timeline

Member of the Chamber Choir

Montreat Conference Center
07.2013 - 07.2013

Children Music Director, and Handbell Director

First Presbyterian Church
01.2000 - 01.2015

Choral Director

First Baptist Church
01.1998 - 01.1999

Minister of Music

First Baptist Church
01.1990 - 01.1992

Produced and Conducted Live Television Concert

First Presbyterian Church
05.1988 - 09.1988

Choral Director

Sumpter United Methodist Church
01.1978 - 01.1980

Soloist and Member

Carolina Singers
01.1977 - 01.1989

Choral Director

First Presbyterian Church
01.1973 - 01.1977

Paid Soloist

Shandon Methodist Church
01.1971 - 01.1989

Soloist for Columbia Choral Society

Columbia South Carolina
01.1971 - 01.1989

Bachelor of Arts - Church Music

Columbia College

Bachelor of Arts - Church Music

East Carolina University

Paid Choral Soloist

Lake Junaluska Singers
05.1968 - 05.1969

Choral Director

Arlington Street Baptist Church
09.1967 - 09.1970
Elaine Spencer