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Elmer Rene Jackson

P.O. Box 57 Shiro,TX

Summary

Dedicated Choir Director with over 10 years of experience developing and executing over 100 musical performances. Patient professional with extensive knowledge in music theory and vocal instruction. Motivated Choir Director with experience teaching vocal music. Hard-working music expert proven to work with both female and male voices of all ranges. Dedicated Choir Director with over 10 years of experience developing and executing all forms of musical performances. Patient professional with extensive knowledge in music theory and vocal instruction. Talented Composer adept at providing artistic direction to musicians and writing musical scores for UIL and School performances. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with strong transposition and transcription skills. Committed to encouraging creative musical thinking and arranging music to create a unique and original sound. Encouraging Educator ready for new position where comprehensive background in industry and passion for music composition will be appreciated. Recognized for composing, arranging and recording over various songs. Talented at using soundboards, equalizers and recording equipment to maximize sound quality. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level music position at all environment. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Friendly student available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Choir Director

Navasota School District
Navasota, TX
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
  • Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
  • Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
  • Composed and led performances for both vocal and instrumental music.
  • Coordinated, planned and led practices for musical components of church services.
  • Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.
  • Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
  • Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
  • Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
  • Provided oversight and administration for all choral music programs.
  • Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging and copying music.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Selected and arranged music for 2 holiday performances and special events.
  • Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
  • Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.

Head Choral for Intermediate Choir

Stafford MSD
Stafford, Texas
08.2014 - 06.2020
  • Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
  • Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
  • Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
  • Composed and led performances for both vocal and instrumental music.

Head Band Director

Calvert ISD
Calvert, Texas
08.2012 - 05.2014
  • Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
  • Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
  • Planned 8 concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
  • Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
  • Traveled with band to 25 shows and planned transportation and lodging for 48 musicians.
  • Wrote and arranged music and dance style music in original styles.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.

Head Band and Choir Director

Bryan ISD
Bryan, Texas
2008 - 2009
  • Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
  • Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
  • Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.
  • Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
  • Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.

Head Band and Choir and Band Director

North Daviess School District
Jameson, Missouri
2007 - 2008
  • Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
  • Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
  • Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.

Head Choir and Band Director

Slater School District
Slater, MO
2001 - 2007
  • Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
  • Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
  • Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
  • Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.

Head Band and Choir Director

Northeast Nodaway School District
Ravenwood, Missouri
1998 - 2001
  • Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
  • Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
  • Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.
  • Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
  • Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.

Head Band and Choir Director

Kansas City Missouri School District
Kansas City, Missouri
1988 - 1998
  • Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
  • Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
  • Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.
  • Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
  • Coordinated, planned and led practices for musical components of church services.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Administration And Leadership

Trinity International University
Cypress, CA
06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Band/Choir

Park University
Kansas City, MO
05.1988

Skills

  • Songwriting
  • All band Instruments
  • Self-critiquing skills
  • Musical score writing
  • Music editing
  • Harmony knowledge
  • Arranging music
  • Large choir conduction
  • Team building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

  • Law Enforcement Training - 6 months.
  • Robotics Certified, Carnegie - 2015-present.
  • 34 years in the Active and Reserve Army, Communication and Band .

Model Railroader

Working from the start-up of design, putting all the landscapes and rails correctly. Using different molds and model to make the project look somewhat life like.

Timeline

Head Choir Director

Navasota School District
08.2020 - 05.2022

Head Choral for Intermediate Choir

Stafford MSD
08.2014 - 06.2020

Head Band Director

Calvert ISD
08.2012 - 05.2014

Head Band and Choir Director

Bryan ISD
2008 - 2009

Head Band and Choir and Band Director

North Daviess School District
2007 - 2008

Head Choir and Band Director

Slater School District
2001 - 2007

Head Band and Choir Director

Northeast Nodaway School District
1998 - 2001

Head Band and Choir Director

Kansas City Missouri School District
1988 - 1998

Master of Science - Educational Administration And Leadership

Trinity International University

Bachelor of Arts - Band/Choir

Park University
Elmer Rene Jackson