Elizabeth Bird
Noble
Summary
Dynamic music ministry leader with a proven track record at Grace Baptist Church, enhancing congregational engagement through innovative programming and diverse musical styles. Skilled in choral conducting and organizational leadership, I successfully increased choir membership and fostered community connections, driving impactful outreach initiatives and creating memorable seasonal productions.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Music Ministries
Vermillion Baptist Church
10.2019 - 07.2025
- Encouraged congregational participation in music ministry events through effective promotion via print materials, social media, and wordofmouth.
- Developed a comprehensive music program, recruiting and training volunteer musicians and vocalists for various ensembles.
- Evaluated overall effectiveness of the music ministry by soliciting feedback from participants and attendees, using insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives through organizing concerts and special events to foster connections with local organizations.
- Updated hymnal selections periodically to ensure relevance with current trends in religious music while maintaining traditional repertoire staples.
- Organized seasonal productions such as Christmas cantatas or Easter celebrations, coordinating rehearsals, set designs, costumes, and promotional efforts.
Director of Music Ministries
Grace Baptist Church
01.2008 - 07.2019
- Encouraged congregational participation in music ministry events through effective promotion via print materials, social media, and wordofmouth.
- Developed a comprehensive music program, recruiting and training volunteer musicians and vocalists for various ensembles.
- Evaluated overall effectiveness of the music ministry by soliciting feedback from participants and attendees, using insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives through organizing concerts and special events to foster connections with local organizations.
- Updated hymnal selections periodically to ensure relevance with current trends in religious music while maintaining traditional repertoire staples.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating diverse musical styles and instruments in worship services.
- Built relationships with local schools and colleges to create opportunities for student performances or internships within the music ministry.
- Enhanced worship services with special musical offerings such as instrumental solos or guest performers to provide variety and inspiration for the congregation.
- Organized seasonal productions such as Christmas cantatas or Easter celebrations, coordinating rehearsals, set designs, costumes, and promotional efforts.
- Mentored aspiring musicians through providing individualized instruction on various instruments, vocal techniques, or conducting skills.
Church Organist
Calvery Baptist Church
09.1988 - 01.2008
- Developed strong sight-reading skills to adapt quickly to new pieces and accommodate last-minute changes.
- Collaborated with choir director to prepare and accompany choirs, resulting in improved choral performances.
- Rehearsed with soloists and instrumentalists, ensuring seamless integration into worship services.
- Enhanced congregation experience by selecting and performing appropriate organ music for weekly services.
- Prepared arrangements of hymns or anthems as needed, tailoring them for congregational singing or choir performances.
- Created engaging preludes, offertories, postludes, and interludes for various liturgical settings.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Learned performance pieces thoroughly to provide best possible accompaniment.
- Attended and participated in all scheduled rehearsals.
- Performed pieces on piano and keyboard for special occasions.
Director of Music Ministries
Grace Baptist Church
09.1986 - 09.1988
- Encouraged congregational participation in music ministry events through effective promotion via print materials, social media, and wordofmouth.
- Developed a comprehensive music program, recruiting and training volunteer musicians and vocalists for various ensembles.
- Evaluated overall effectiveness of the music ministry by soliciting feedback from participants and attendees, using insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Increased choir membership by implementing targeted recruitment strategies and fostering an inclusive environment for all skill levels.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives through organizing concerts and special events to foster connections with local organizations.
- Updated hymnal selections periodically to ensure relevance with current trends in religious music while maintaining traditional repertoire staples.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating diverse musical styles and instruments in worship services.
- Maintained a well-organized library of sheet music, recordings, and other resources necessary for the smooth functioning of the music ministry.
- Cultivated a positive rehearsal environment by implementing efficient scheduling, clear communication, and constructive feedback techniques.
- Enhanced worship services with special musical offerings such as instrumental solos or guest performers to provide variety and inspiration for the congregation.
- Organized seasonal productions such as Christmas cantatas or Easter celebrations, coordinating rehearsals, set designs, costumes, and promotional efforts.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05-2016
Music Certification - Conducting
Westminster Choir College
Princeton, NJ05-1992
Music Certification - Organ Performance
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ09-1988
Associate of Applied Science - Music
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ01-1986
Music Certificate - Organ Performance
Cairn University
Langhorne, PA09-1978
Skills
- Youth engagement
- Organizational leadership
- Choral conducting
- Music selection
- Arranging skills
- Copyright compliance
- Repertoire research
- Instrumental direction
- Rehearsal scheduling
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Director of Music Ministries
Vermillion Baptist Church
10.2019 - 07.2025
Director of Music Ministries
Grace Baptist Church
01.2008 - 07.2019
Church Organist
Calvery Baptist Church
09.1988 - 01.2008
Director of Music Ministries
Grace Baptist Church
09.1986 - 09.1988
Associate of Science - Culinary
Northampton Community College
Music Certification - Conducting
Westminster Choir College
Music Certification - Organ Performance
Rowan University
Associate of Applied Science - Music
Camden County College
Music Certificate - Organ Performance
Cairn University
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