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John Hutchinson
Cumming,GA
Summary
Professional church musician and arts organizer with proven track record in orchestrating successful performances/presentations and managing diverse musical/artistic ensembles. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in conducting, arranging, and overseeing comprehensive music programs, ensuring alignment with artistic and theological vision and organizational goals. Renowned for fostering positive and productive environment, driving excellence through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Music, Worship & Arts and Organist
Cumming First United Methodist Church
07.2003 - 09.2024
- Created vital and authentic worship experiences such as weekly worship, hymn festivals, and specially themed worship services through liturgy, music, and visual arts.
- Supervised and coordinated up to 25 full and part time staff at a time.
- Worked in close cooperation with all ministry areas to create integrated and symbiotic ministries.
- Created and supervised the Choral Scholars program allowing for high school students to receive training and stipends as support singers.
- Created and developed the training materials for the Church Music Intern Ministry.
- Oversaw the installation and subsequent enhancement of the church's pipe organ.
- Regularly contracted, prepared, and conducted presentations with Atlanta Symphony, Atlanta Opera Orchestra, and professional vocal performers.
- Established the Forsyth County School System Concert/Festival/Competition Series.
- Created and administered budgets for all areas of the music and arts ministry.
Interim Director of Communications
Cumming First United Methodist Church
11.2021 - 09.2024
- Created complete advertising campaigns including graphics, content, advertising strategy, and more.
- Managed and maintained all social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
- Created thrice weekly electronic newsletters with strategically placed advertising and information.
- Rebuilt and managed the church website (www.cfumcga.com) creating all graphics and re-writing all content.
- Created advertising brochures, logos, online signups, and handouts for multiple ministry areas as requested.
Founder and Artistic Director
Cumming FUMC Festival of Arts
09.2007 - 03.2020
- Envisioned, organized, and directed the Festival of Arts with visual artists presented in gallery settings, performance artists presented in concert settings, literary artists presented in published form, and film artists presented at a local movie theater.
- Created and coordinated all advertising campaigns included billboards, print media, and social media
- Built and maintained a website creating all content.
- Wrote grant proposals and created fund-raising campaigns to fully fund the festival separate from the church budget.
Music Director/Assistant Director (contracted)
North Forsyth High School Theater Department
09.2010 - 05.2020
- Directed groups and individuals and provided accompaniment at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects.
- Led rehearsals in the absence of the director.
- Taught classes on the history of musical theater.
- Helped students develop balanced song portfolios.
- Offered individual voice instruction as time allowed.
Professor of Organ (adjunct)
University of North Georgia
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Provided instruction in organ performance and church music for students as assigned.
Director of Music Ministries
First United Methodist Church
06.2000 - 06.2003
- Created vital, authentic worship experiences through weekly services, hymn festivals and themed worship services.
- Evaluated overall effectiveness of the music ministry by soliciting feedback from participants and attendees, using insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating diverse musical styles and instruments in worship services.
- Developed a comprehensive music program, recruiting and training volunteer musicians and vocalists for various ensembles.
- Hired, mentored and supervised up to 9 full and part time employees at a time.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives through organizing concerts and the Tom Peyton Arts Festival to foster connections with local organizations.
Director of Music Ministries and Organist
Webster Hills United Methodist Church
06.1999 - 05.2000
- Developed a comprehensive music program, recruiting and training volunteer musicians and vocalists for various ensembles.
- Spearheaded inreach initiatives through organizing concerts and special events to foster church community opportunities.
- Evaluated overall effectiveness of the music ministry by soliciting feedback from participants and attendees, using insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Director of Music and Organist
Trinity-First United Methodist Church
06.1994 - 05.1999
- Created vital and authentic worship experiences through weekly worship and themed worship experiences.
- Re-established a comprehensive music ministry including vocal and instrumental choirs for all ages.
- Oversaw the revoicing and enlargement of the church's pipe organ.
- Re-established the drama ministry with full scale productions involving all ages.
- Established the Wednesday night LOGOS program for children and youth including dinner, music, recreation and bible study components.
Director of Music and Organist
First United Methodist Church
06.1991 - 05.1994
- Re-established a comprehensive music ministry including vocal and instrumental choirs for all ages.
- Established a concert series with a wide variety of visiting artists presented in concert.
- Oversaw the revoicing and enlargement of the church's pipe organ.
Organ Building Apprentice
Garland Pipe Organs, Inc
05.1989 - 08.1991
- Used hand and power tools, instruments and equipment with utmost safety to protect all team members.
- Received training in tuning, pipe voicing, chest building, console layout/construction/wiring, instrument removal and instrument installation.
- Supported experienced builders with various tasks, contributing to successful project outcomes.
Church Music Intern
St. Stephen Presbyterian Church
07.1986 - 05.1989
- Received extensive training and practice in the British choral tradition.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and services/concerts to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Attended regular practices and weekly debriefings with the Minister of Music to hone skills.
Education
Master of Music (Performance) - Music Performance
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05-1991
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05-1989
Skills
- Social Media Strategy
- Crisis Management
- Musical Diagnostician
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Fundraising abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
- Artistic vision
- Extensive performance background
- Multitasking Abilities
Affiliations
- American Guild of Organists
- American Theater Organ Society
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Created the largest fine arts festival of its kind.
- Recognized as one of the preeminent vocal instructors in the region with multiple award winning students.
Software
Microsoft Publisher
Adobe InDesign
Canva
Wordpress
Microsoft Excel
Interests
Film
Architecture
Dance
Music (choral and instrumental)
Visual Arts
TV & Film
Travel
History
Nature (Specifically waterfalls)
Timeline
Interim Director of Communications
Cumming First United Methodist Church
11.2021 - 09.2024
Professor of Organ (adjunct)
University of North Georgia
09.2011 - 12.2014
Music Director/Assistant Director (contracted)
North Forsyth High School Theater Department
09.2010 - 05.2020
Founder and Artistic Director
Cumming FUMC Festival of Arts
09.2007 - 03.2020
Director of Music, Worship & Arts and Organist
Cumming First United Methodist Church
07.2003 - 09.2024
Director of Music Ministries
First United Methodist Church
06.2000 - 06.2003
Director of Music Ministries and Organist
Webster Hills United Methodist Church
06.1999 - 05.2000
Director of Music and Organist
Trinity-First United Methodist Church
06.1994 - 05.1999
Director of Music and Organist
First United Methodist Church
06.1991 - 05.1994
Organ Building Apprentice
Garland Pipe Organs, Inc
05.1989 - 08.1991
Church Music Intern
St. Stephen Presbyterian Church
07.1986 - 05.1989
Master of Music (Performance) - Music Performance
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Texas Christian University
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