Jackie “Jac” Yancey
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Experienced Praise Leader adept at facilitating religious services and leading worship teams. Strengths include profound understanding of Christian music, ability to motivate team members, and aptitude for fostering spiritual growth in the community. Demonstrated impact through previous work includes cultivating a spiritually enriching environment, enhancing worship experiences, and encouraging congregational participation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Choir and Praise Team
Zion Baptist Church of Hagerstown, MD
Hagerstown, Maryland
11.2023 - Current
- Organized weekly rehearsals with praise team members, ensuring each member was adequately prepared for upcoming services.
- Provided leadership, direction and support to the praise team during services.
- Encouraged creativity among team members while maintaining an environment of respect, professionalism, accountability and collaboration.
- Provided guidance on vocal techniques such as breathing exercises, projection methods and articulation drills designed to improve overall vocal quality.
Youth Choir Advisor
Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church
Salisbury, North Carolina
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Guided Youth Choir to enhance courage in performances.
- Assisted the Director with teaching parts.
- Chaperoned any church outings with the Youth Choir.
Youth Choir Director/Activity Coordinator
Progressive Outreach
Salisbury, North Carolina
06.2007 - 09.2013
- Organized weekly rehearsals and performances for youth choir.
- Created lesson plans and activities to teach vocal techniques.
- Assisted with the selection of appropriate repertoire for Morning services.
Choir Member
New Life Fellowship Choir / John P. Kee
Charlotte, Texas
01.1998 - 03.2000
- Sang Tenor in the Traveling choir
- Participated in vocal warm-ups to ensure proper vocal technique was used during performances.
- Attended weekly rehearsals and sectional practices to learn music for upcoming performances.
Education
Music Performance / Voice Major
Livingstone College
Salisbury, NCSkills
- Worship planning
- Discipleship training
- Creative vision
- Music arrangement
Timeline
Choir and Praise Team
Zion Baptist Church of Hagerstown, MD
11.2023 - Current
Youth Choir Advisor
Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church
06.2013 - 12.2018
Youth Choir Director/Activity Coordinator
Progressive Outreach
06.2007 - 09.2013
Choir Member
New Life Fellowship Choir / John P. Kee
01.1998 - 03.2000
Music Performance / Voice Major
Livingstone College