James Boyles
Colorado Springs,CO
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Leader/Choir Director
Christ City Church
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to align worship themes with church teachings.
- Engaged congregation through song selection that resonates with diverse audiences.
- Planned worship schedules and sequences of events to keep members engaged and active.
- Leading congregational singing in both traditional and contemporary styles of worship.
Tenor Vocalist
ChoralSong of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Performed seasonal vocal performances at various community events and gatherings.
- Performed songs in various music genres.
- Worked closely with music director to learn new material for upcoming concerts.
- Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions.
- Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics.
Tenor Vocalist
Mistletoe Carolers
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Attended rehearsals to refine vocal techniques and improve group dynamics.
- Engaged audiences through interactive singing and festive storytelling techniques.
- Practiced regularly to maintain a high level of technical proficiency in singing.
- Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions.
- Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
Choir Director
Grace Lutheran Church
Parker, CO
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted weekly choir rehearsals to enhance vocal skills and musicality.
- Selected diverse music pieces to broaden choir repertoire and engage members.
- Developed vocal warm-up exercises to improve choir performance quality.
- Chose suitable music for various vocal types and organized rehearsals to ensure performer's readiness.
- Directed live performances of classical, contemporary, and sacred music.
- Collaborated with accompanists on musical arrangements for choral pieces.
- Encouraged an atmosphere conducive to learning during rehearsals by providing positive reinforcement when warranted.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL06-2000
Skills
- Vocal Arrangement
- Rehearsal Direction
- Music Selection
- Choral Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Musical proficiency
- Vocal Coaching/Instruction
- Piano Proficiency
Timeline
Worship Leader/Choir Director
Christ City Church
07.2025 - Current
Tenor Vocalist
Mistletoe Carolers
07.2025 - 12.2025
Tenor Vocalist
ChoralSong of Colorado Springs
08.2023 - Current
Choir Director
Grace Lutheran Church
08.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business
Palm Beach Atlantic University