Jennifer N Kempka
Charlotte
Summary
Versatile pianist with extensive background in performing and teaching. Poised and charismatic soloist and ensemble performer who quickly masters new repertoire in a broad range of musical styles.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] seeking to leverage extensive background in accompanying choirs and congregations. Demonstrated ability to enhance worship services and support musical programs. Proven skills in sight-reading and improvisation, fostering collaborative and inspiring environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Pianist
Community Church at Lake Wylie
06.2021 - Current
- Accompany weekly choir rehearsals, cantatas and special presentations
- Play for weekly services with a 13 piece orchestra
- Play for weddings and funerals on an as needed basis
Manager of the Winthrop Academy of Music
Winthrop University
02.2017 - Current
- Hire Academy teachers per semester as needed
- Collect payments and handle administrative duties
- Plan recitals and competitions as needed
Music Coordinator for St-Arts Program
09.2015 - Current
- Hire faculty and supervise music faculty for each yearly program
- Attend and judge student screenings
- Oversee scheduling of spring workshops and orientation
- Create all student schedules and facilitate classrooms for instructors
- Serve as administrator for music students during the program
Adjunct Professor of Piano
Winthrop University
08.1999 - Current
- Teach levels 1-4 of Class Piano as well as a piano class designed for Musical Theater majors
- Provide piano lessons for secondary music students and non-music majors
- Experience teaching Music Appreciation and Piano Pedagogy classes
Staff Collaborative Pianist
Winthrop University
08.1998 - Current
- Accompany 2 vocal studio classes as well as french horn and oboe studios for weekly repertory classes and end of semester juries
- Collaborate on numerous student recitals yearly
- Experience in accompanying opera workshop, musicals, master classes, choral groups
Education
Master of Music - Piano Performance
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05.1998
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance and Music Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.1992
Skills
- Advanced Sight-Reading Skills
- Ensemble coordination
- Choral accompaniment
- Experienced Piano Educator
- Extensive Classical Repertoire
- Excellent communication
- Strong Organizational Abilities
Accomplishments
Received the Adjunct Professor Award of Excellence in Teaching, May 2019
Affiliations
- Pi Kappa Lambda-National Music Honor Fraternity
- Sigma Alpha Iota-National Music Fraternity (Financial Advisor for Winthrop Chapter)
- Delta Omicron-Patroness
- South Carolina Piano Festival Association
Timeline
Church Pianist
Community Church at Lake Wylie
06.2021 - Current
Manager of the Winthrop Academy of Music
Winthrop University
02.2017 - Current
Music Coordinator for St-Arts Program
09.2015 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Piano
Winthrop University
08.1999 - Current
Staff Collaborative Pianist
Winthrop University
08.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance and Music Education
Appalachian State University
Master of Music - Piano Performance
Winthrop University
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