JENNIFER RIPLEY
Celebration,FL
Summary
To help others cultivate their musical gifts as a way to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the church, the community, and the world.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Traditional Worship & Worship Leader
Winfree Baptist Church
Midlothian, VA
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Directed Adult Choir, preparing weekly anthems and special music for Christmas
- Directed Elementary choir, preparing weekly music education and special programs fro Christmas and Spring
- Created and directed Adult Chime Choir
- Selected hymns, anthems, and special music for all worship services and special concerts
- Maintained music budget related to Traditional Service
- Maintained a well-organized library of sheet music, recordings, and other resources necessary for the smooth functioning of the music ministry.
- Collaborated with Sr. Pastor with planning and leading the Traditional Worship Service
- Collaborated with the Contemporary Music Director to create combined services and programs
Director of Music Ministries
St. Peter’s UMC
Montpelier, VA
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Directed Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, Adult Chime Choir, & Youth Chime Choir
- Selected hymns, anthems, and special music for all worship services and special concerts
- Prepared music for seasonal outings (nursing home visits and caroling)
- Recruited and led volunteer musicians
- Prepared and maintained music budget
- Maintained a well-organized library of sheet music, recordings, and other resources necessary for the smooth functioning of the music ministry.
- Collaborated with clergy and staff to design meaningful worship experiences that aligned with liturgical themes and messages.
Director of Music
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
North Chesterfield, VA
10.1996 - 08.2016
- Direct Adult Choir, Adult Advanced Handbell Choir, Adult Beginning Handbell Choir, & Children’s Chime Choir
- Teach preschool music
- Supervise music staff
- Select music for all worship services and special concerts
- Recruit and manage volunteer musicians
- Write monthly and annual reports to Church Council
- Maintain music library
- Manage music budget
- Operate sound system and catalog recordings of worship services
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2016
Level 1 Certification - Kodály Teacher Institute
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX07-2014
Skills
Choral Conducting
Handbell Conducting
Vocal Pedagogy
Liturgical Worship Planning
Topical Worship Planning
Handbell Arranging for Worship Needs
Volunteer recruitment
Team Building
Collaboration
Timeline
Director of Traditional Worship & Worship Leader
Winfree Baptist Church
02.2022 - 07.2023
Director of Music Ministries
St. Peter’s UMC
01.2017 - 01.2022
Director of Music
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
10.1996 - 08.2016
Level 1 Certification - Kodály Teacher Institute
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Virginia Commonwealth University