Jadon Reece

• Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
• Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
• Arranged music, solos, and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
• Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
• Submitted, managed, and complied with established budgets.
• Provided oversight and administration for middle and high school music programs.
• Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
• Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
• Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
• Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve the desired sound for production.
• Selected and arranged music for four-holiday performances and special events.
• Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos, and tone balances are required to achieve the effects desired in each musical composition.
• A little extra about this current position I'm in, I work with my school's middle school and high school show choir groups. I am a costume designer, choreographer, and Show designer. I'm currently part of our high school show choir, Visions, serving as a head vocal and dance captain. My work has consisted of me producing three of visions annual spring and Christmas shows; each was very successful and had a vast turnout. In addition, I assisted in creating the middle school competitive group award-winning show in 2022, where they received two out of three first-place wins and multiple caption awards, such as best costumes and best show design. This year I put together the entire production for middle school, choreographing, designing the show, and designing the costumes. They received overall grand champion, best costumes, show design, choreography, and vocals twice this year. I also designed costumes for the high school competitive group this year, and we also received the best costume award multiple times.

I have participated in band marching band and concert band for many years, serving in different positions such as section leader, drum major, and being a part of the percussion section. We prepare all fall for marching band competitions, where we have received multiple wins as a class A band. In the winter, we participate in band concerts around the state of Mississippi, receiving superior ratings. In my third year of band, I was a drum major; this was my first official leading position. I led all the performances and had to be a role model for all my fellow band members. I have received the rewards such as the best male member reward and the drum major award.

• Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
• Observed choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.
• Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
• Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
• Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
• Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.