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Emily Bowser

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Dynamic and passionate church organist and pianist with extensive experience, adept at accompanying choirs and soloists. Recognized for exceptional sight-reading and service planning skills, delivering personalized musical selections for weddings and funerals. Proven ability to engage audiences through versatile performances across various venues in Iowa.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Church Organist/Pianist

Self-employed, New Hope United Methodist Church
01.2020 - Current
  • Accomplished in piano and organ performance, with experience in live and recorded settings, displaying versatility in broad range of musical genres
  • Learned performance pieces thoroughly to provide best possible personalized interpretation
  • Consulted with director to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision
  • Discussed sermon themes and service preferences with pastor
  • Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles and seasonally appropriate repertoire
  • Attended and participated in all scheduled rehearsals

Organist/Pianist for Hire

Self-employed
06.2009 - Current
  • Performed pieces on piano and organ for church services and concerts across Iowa including at Central College, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2nd Reformed Church in Pella, WDM United Methodist Church, Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport, plus others
  • Played at weddings and funerals of church and community members
  • Planned, promoted and performed concert in 2024 at New Hope United Methodist Church

Accounts Specialist

Iowa Food Cooperative
08.2016 - 07.2021
  • Set up new customer accounts and updated existing profiles with latest information.
  • Reconciled customer accounts and identified discrepancies for further investigation.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Resolved complex billing and payment issues for balanced, accurate accounts

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Music

Central College
Pella
12-2011

Skills

  • Accompanying choirs and soloists
  • Weddings and funerals experience
  • Service planning, specifically musical selection
  • Sight-reading
  • Familiarity with liturgy

Timeline

Church Organist/Pianist

Self-employed, New Hope United Methodist Church
01.2020 - Current

Accounts Specialist

Iowa Food Cooperative
08.2016 - 07.2021

Organist/Pianist for Hire

Self-employed
06.2009 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Music

Central College

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