Jenna R. Winterton
Byron,Illinois
Summary
Organist, pianist, and vocalist with a background of accompanying for choirs, soloists, and with other instruments. Experience with music directing, teaching, and conducting. Ability to lead, collaborate with others, choose appropriate music selections, and organize schedules accordingly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Organist
St. Mary of the Visitation
10.2024 - Current
- Accompanies for rehearsals weekly.
- Accompanies the choir at Mass twice monthly.
- Occasionally plays for funerals.
Piano Accompanist
Newman Center
09.2024 - Current
- Accompanied for Mass and assisted cantors with learning the music.
Piano and Vocal Instructor
University of Iowa Community Music School
09.2024 - Current
- Worked with students of varying skill levels and ages.
- Assisted students with preparing for auditions.
- Adapted teaching to meet individual students needs.
Accompanist
Saint Mary Catholic Church
05.2018 - Current
- Plays piano and organ for weekend Masses, funerals, and weddings.
- Occasionally cantors or sings/harmonizes while accompanying
Church Pianist
Newman Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Accompanied for Masses several times per month.
- Assisted cantors with learning the music.
Piano and Vocal Instructor
Da Capo Music Studio
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Taught private piano and voice lessons for a variety of ages and skill levels.
Accompanist
NIU School of Theatre and Dance
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Accompanied for ballet and pointe classes.
Church Music Director
St. Mary Catholic Church
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Accompanied for all Masses three weekends per month.
- Organized the music schedule every month by choosing appropriate music selections and balancing the schedules of all musicians.
- Recruited musicians for services.
- Discussed any changes or plans with the church pastor.
- Cantored when necessary, and sang every week in addition to playing and leading the congregation in song.
Education
Master of Arts - Organ Performance
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2026
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) - Piano Performance
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-2024
Skills
- Instruments: Organ, Piano, Voice
- Worship service music planning
- Collaborating with other musicians
- Ability to direct, conduct, and accompany choirs
- Teaching
- Ability to organize and manage time appropriately
- Arranging and composing
Accomplishments
- Master's Organ Study Fellowship Recipient 2024-2026. University of Iowa.
- Chosen to represent the NIU School of Music keyboard area in the National Association of Schools of Music accreditation performance.
- Chosen to perform for NIU School of Music accompanying scholarships.
- Represented NIU’s Keyboard area for Spring 2024 Honors Convocation.
Timeline
Church Organist
St. Mary of the Visitation
10.2024 - Current
Piano Accompanist
Newman Center
09.2024 - Current
Piano and Vocal Instructor
University of Iowa Community Music School
09.2024 - Current
Church Pianist
Newman Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
Piano and Vocal Instructor
Da Capo Music Studio
05.2023 - 05.2024
Church Music Director
St. Mary Catholic Church
08.2021 - 09.2023
Accompanist
NIU School of Theatre and Dance
08.2021 - 05.2024
Accompanist
Saint Mary Catholic Church
05.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Organ Performance
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) - Piano Performance
Northern Illinois University