Johnathan Palmore
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Creative minister of music, music director and composer with background in orchestrating and arranging musical pieces across diverse genres with 20plus years of experience. Skilled in leading rehearsals, directing live performances, and collaborating with artists to refine musical expressions. Strengths include adaptability in creative environments, strong communication for team coordination, and proficiency in music theory and technology. Contributed to successful theater productions and concerts by enhancing musical quality and audience engagement through innovative compositions and arrangements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Drummer
Mali Music
Los Angeles, CA
03.2024 - Current
Minister of Music
The living Water Ministries
Cincinnati, OH
08.2021 - Current
- Organized and lead weekly choir rehearsals.
- Developed and implemented music programs for special events and services.
- Recruited new members to join the church's musical groups.
- Directed worship services, including selecting appropriate music, leading congregational singing, providing accompaniment on piano or organ, and coordinating with other musicians in the service.
- Scheduled musicians for all church services and events.
- Collaborated with pastors to plan meaningful worship experiences that incorporated music into the overall service design.
- Actively sought out new pieces of music suitable for use within traditional worship settings.
- Taught private lessons to individuals interested in learning how to play a particular instrument associated with the church's musical program.
- Coordinated substitute Minister of Music to fulfill role when unavailable for consistent services.
Music Director
THE VAULT band
Cincinnati, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Created musical arrangements for performances and recordings.
- Coordinated with musical talent to ensure successful execution of projects.
- Hired, trained, and supervised musicians for upcoming events.
- Scheduled rehearsals, auditions, recording sessions, and concerts.
- Provided technical direction during live performances.
- Organized audio and visual equipment for studio and stage use.
- Maintained accurate records of all music production activities.
- Composed original music compositions as requested by clients.
- Researched current trends in the music industry to stay up-to-date.
- Reviewed contracts and negotiated terms with vendors or performers.
- Identified opportunities for collaborations between different genres of music.
- Scheduled and led all team rehearsals.
- Scheduled and oversaw separate music rehearsals for vocal and instrumental groups.
- Served as member of music committee providing planning, programming and budget input.
Drummer
Arin Ray
Los Angeles, CA
07.2019 - Current
Music Director
speed walton
Cincinnati, OH
10.2014 - Current
- Created musical arrangements for performances and recordings.
- Scheduled rehearsals, auditions, recording sessions, and concerts.
- Researched current trends in the music industry to stay up-to-date.
- Analyzed feedback from audience members to improve future shows.
- Scheduled and led all team rehearsals.
- Scheduled musicians for all performances.
- Arranged and directed individual practice sessions for vocal groups and instrumental ensembles.
- Used multimedia to supplement and strengthen performances.
- Composed original music for wide range of artists.
- Aligned music with current genre trends for maximum success and profits.
Lead Drummer
Christ Emmanuel Christian Fellowship
Cincinnati, OH
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided leadership to the group by setting a positive example with enthusiasm and professionalism.
- Developed creative concepts to enhance musical arrangements and improve sound quality.
- Coordinated with other musicians to ensure effective integration of individual instruments.
- Created original parts to supplement existing song arrangements as needed.
- Provided technical support for drum equipment used during live shows or recording sessions.
Drummer
revelation baptist church
Cincinnati, Ohio
04.2021 - 08.2021
Drummer
Word of Deliverance Ministries for the World
Cincinnati, OH
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Maintain a professional attitude while working with other musicians in the studio or on stage.
- Perform complex rhythmic patterns accurately to support musical arrangements.
- Develop creative fills to enhance musical compositions.
- Demonstrate ability to play different styles of music such as jazz, rock, pop, funk.
Musical Director
Internation christian fellowship church (ICFC)
Cincinnati, Ohio
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted musicians in honing their musical skills
- Assisted in the production of concerts, recitals, and other musical events.
- Delivered constructive criticism to performers, enhancing rapport.
Drummer
mt.calvary methodist church
Cincinnati, Ohio
02.2017 - 03.2019
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodward Highschool
Cincinnati, OH05-2012
Skills
- Music theory knowledge
- Instrument maintenance
- Vocal experience
- Stage layouts
- Music leadership
- Music management
- Team Oversight
- Songwriting
- [Instrument] proficiency
- Arranging music
- Musical arrangements understanding
- Live sessions
- Reliability
- Sound Engineering
- Studio recording experience
- Sound mixing expertise
- Problem-solving abilities
- Audio mixing
recorded work
- Victory war cry LIVE- Clem Appiah
- wish- The Source
- santuary- The source
- The Vault VOL 1.- THE VAULT
- Manifest your life- Travis Malloy
- right on king jesus- remnant worship
Timeline
Drummer
Mali Music
03.2024 - Current
Lead Drummer
Christ Emmanuel Christian Fellowship
01.2022 - 06.2024
Minister of Music
The living Water Ministries
08.2021 - Current
Drummer
revelation baptist church
04.2021 - 08.2021
Music Director
THE VAULT band
01.2021 - Current
Drummer
Arin Ray
07.2019 - Current
Drummer
Word of Deliverance Ministries for the World
03.2019 - 01.2021
Musical Director
Internation christian fellowship church (ICFC)
07.2018 - 01.2021
Drummer
mt.calvary methodist church
02.2017 - 03.2019
Music Director
speed walton
10.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Woodward Highschool