LumaFusion Pro (post production video software)
James Anderson
IT Administrator For PA State
Hummelstown,PA
Summary
Accomplished Organist with background performing for both religious and secular needs. Knowledgeable about selecting music, setting pace and accompanying groups and soloists. Plays pianos and keyboards in addition to organs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Substitute Organist
Various Local Churchs
, PA, MD
09.2017 - Current
- Provided worship music on piano and/or organ
- Follow liturgy of church residing at
- Exposure to UCC / Luthern / UMC music
- Provided Preludes / Special Music / Offertory / Postlude and accompanied choral selections as needed.
Church Pianist
Faith United Church, Ucc
New Cumberland, PA
09.2008 - 09.2017
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Practiced selected music to accompany Choral / Soloists / Bell Choir.
- Observed choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
Church Organist
Trinity Reformed Church Of The United Church Of Christ
Boonsboro, MD
09.2005 - 09.2008
- Learned performance pieces thoroughly to provide best possible accompaniment.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
Choral Accompanist
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Brookhaven, MS
09.2003 - 09.2004
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Collaborated with performers and choral directors to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Coached soloists and ensembles for specific parts.
Choral Accompanist
Southwest Mississippi Community College
McComb, MS
08.2001 - 08.2003
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Collaborated with performers and choral directors to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Coached soloists and ensembles for specific parts.
Church Pianist
Dinan Baptist Church
Tylertown, MS
01.1995 - 08.2001
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate congregration and musician preferences.
- Consulted with pastor and minister of music to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Practiced selected music to accompany weekly services
- Accompanied Christmas / Easter / VBS choir arrangments where needed as a pianist.
Education
No Degree - Piano Performance
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS 05.2001 -
No Degree - Organ Performance
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS 05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute - Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA 01.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
Weddings experience
Choir accompaniment
Organ maintenance
Worship service planning
Selecting hymns
Collaborating with soloists / choirs
Comprehensive knowledge of harmony
Music theory expertise (Latin)
Extensive and varied repertoire
Software
Audacity (sound software)
Acepella (iOS video software)
PicPlayPost (iOS video collaboartion)
Timeline
Substitute Organist
Various Local Churchs
09.2017 - Current
Church Pianist
Faith United Church, Ucc
09.2008 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute - Harrisburg
01.2006 - 05.2009
Church Organist
Trinity Reformed Church Of The United Church Of Christ
09.2005 - 09.2008
Choral Accompanist
Copiah Lincoln Community College
09.2003 - 09.2004
Choral Accompanist
Southwest Mississippi Community College
08.2001 - 08.2003
No Degree - Piano Performance
Southwest Mississippi Community College
05.2001 -
No Degree - Organ Performance
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
05.2001 -
Church Pianist
Dinan Baptist Church
01.1995 - 08.2001