Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Notable Teachers
Various Performances
Various Performances of My Compositions
Ruth and Raymond Young Composition Prize
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Jeremy John Reed

Allentown,NJ

Summary

Music education professional, well-versed in curriculum development and student engagement techniques. Proven ability to cultivate collaborative environment that supports individual growth and collective success. Known for adaptability and commitment to achieving high educational standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Piano Teacher

Self-employeed
03.2013 - Current
  • Studio Piano
  • Accompaniment
  • Composition
  • Music Theory
  • Music Analysis
  • Counterpoint
  • Harmony
  • Orchestration

Director of Music

Trinity United Methodist Church
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Director of Music
  • Organist
  • Pianist
  • Choir Director
  • Praise Band Leader
  • Weekly Music Selection for Service(s)

Director of Music

Our Saviour Polish National Catholic Church
11.2016 - 07.2019
  • Director of Music
  • Organist
  • Choir Director
  • Coordinating Guest Music
  • Coordinating Special Music Including Holiday Music
  • Weekly Music Selection for Holy Mass

Faculty Instructor

Hunterdon Academy Of The Arts
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Studio Piano
  • Jazz Composition
  • Fine Art Composition
  • Improvisation

Piano Teacher

Farrington’s Music
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Piano Teacher
  • Voice Teacher
  • Guitar Teacher
  • Composition Teacher
  • Sales by Commission

Piano Accompanist

Mary, Mother of the Church Parish
02.2019 - 05.2022
  • Accompanied vocalists and instrumentalists in performances, ensuring seamless musical collaboration.
  • Adapted sheet music arrangements to suit various performance styles and genres.
  • Provided real-time musical support during rehearsals, enhancing overall performance quality.
  • Collaborated with directors to interpret artistic vision and deliver compelling music experiences.

Owner

Reeds Weeds LLC
05.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance business efficiency.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure high-quality product sourcing and service delivery.
  • Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking, to maximize profitability.
  • Led staff training programs to improve team performance and customer service standards.

Piano Accompanist

St. Isidore Catholic Church
09.2025 - Current

Education

Bachelor of Music - Music History, Theory, and Composition; Piano Primary

Westminster Choir College of Rider University
Princeton, New Jersey
08.2018

Master of Music - Music Composition

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
12-2025

Skills

  • Sight-reading proficiency
  • Pedagogical skills
  • Improvisation
  • Ear training techniques
  • Lesson plan development
  • Lecture preparation
  • Remote teaching
  • Recital coordination
  • Curricula planning
  • Undergraduate teaching

Affiliations

NTMA

NJMA

Timeline

Piano Accompanist

St. Isidore Catholic Church
09.2025 - Current

Owner

Reeds Weeds LLC
05.2021 - Current

Piano Accompanist

Mary, Mother of the Church Parish
02.2019 - 05.2022

Faculty Instructor

Hunterdon Academy Of The Arts
07.2018 - 12.2018

Director of Music

Trinity United Methodist Church
03.2018 - 03.2019

Director of Music

Our Saviour Polish National Catholic Church
11.2016 - 07.2019

Piano Teacher

Farrington’s Music
07.2016 - 07.2017

Private Piano Teacher

Self-employeed
03.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Music - Music History, Theory, and Composition; Piano Primary

Westminster Choir College of Rider University

Master of Music - Music Composition

Rowan University

Notable Teachers

  • Paul Hoffmann
  • Dr. Benjamin C.S. Boyle
  • Dr. Stefan Young
  • Phyllis Lehrer
  • Dr. J.A. Kawarsky
  • Dr. Charles Frantz

Various Performances

  • Mendelssohn Op. 19. No. 4 October 2017
  • Schubert D. 935 Ab Major Impromptu December 2015
  • Mozart K. 332 II April 2016
  • Bach WTC 2 G Major Fugue December 2016
  • Chopin Prelude Op. 28 No. 20 March 2018
  • Haydn HOB.XVI: 32 May 2018
  • Chopin Preludes Op. 28 No. 4, 6, 20 May 2018
  • Lyadov Op. 31 No. 2 December 2014

Various Performances of My Compositions

  • Wanderlust, November 2017
  • Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, February 2017
  • Sonata #1 in G minor II, April 2017
  • Psalm 18, November 2016
  • Wanderlust, April 2018
  • Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, April 2018
  • I Still Can’t Let You Go, April 2018
  • Forever Away, April 2018
  • If Love, April 2018
  • String Trio #1, April 2018
  • Psalm 18, April 2018
  • If Love, February 2018

Ruth and Raymond Young Composition Prize

award recipient, 2017