Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
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Evan Grahek

Knoxville,TN

Summary

I'm a dynamic freelance musician with extensive experience performing globally, including sessions at Capitol Records, performing at Carnegie Hall in NYC, and the Mozart Haus in Vienna, Austria. I'm also passionate in music composition and arrangement, showcasing adaptability and collaboration in diverse settings. Achieved successful performances with orchestras and choirs, captivating audiences with engaging live presentations and meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Musician

Self Employed Web
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - Current
  • Networked with industry professionals in order to secure new opportunities.
  • Performed studio session work at Capital Records.
  • Provided accompaniment for church services, choirs, string ensembles, and orchestras.
  • Developed promotional material such as posters, flyers and websites.
  • Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances.
  • Chose music appropriate to specific performance requirements.
  • I traveled extensively to perform at various venues around the world, including most states in the U.S.
  • Performed several piano concertos in Bratislava, Slovakia, and Vienna, Austria.
  • Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs, and bands.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance

The Master's University
Santa Clarita, CA
05-2019

Skills

  • Live performance
  • Music composition
  • Music arrangement
  • Collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Performing with choirs
  • Music instruction
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Affiliations

  • I enjoy weight lifting and spending time with family and friends.

Accomplishments

  • 1st place in CAPMT Sonata Competition in 2103 and 2015
  • Performed in Carnegie Hall in NYC in 2019
  • Accompanied The Master's Chorale on the organ for their 2016 tour of the U.S.
  • Performed Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2 in F with the Slovak State Orchestra in 2019
  • Performed a duo piano concert tour in Vancouver Island in 2017

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freelance Musician

Self Employed Web
09.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance

The Master's University