Joseph Warren
Beachwood,OH
Summary
Dedicated performance leader adept at choosing and arranging music for regular use, as well as holiday programs and special event selections. Well-versed in helping performers improve sound and skills through hands-on mentoring. .
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director
Central City Church
Los Angeles, CA
05.2003 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented musical programs for community events.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of all music production activities.
- Composed original music compositions as requested by clients.
- Conducted research on new artists and genres to expand repertoire.
- Supervised the mixing and mastering process in post-production stages.
- Worked closely with other departments in the organization to ensure smooth operations.
- Analyzed feedback from audience members to improve future shows.
- Managed budgets related to music production activities effectively.
- Reviewed contracts and negotiated terms with vendors or performers.
- Ensured compliance with copyright laws when using prerecorded materials.
- Identified opportunities for collaborations between different genres of music.
- Scheduled and led all team rehearsals.
- Scheduled musicians for all performances.
- Scheduled and oversaw separate music rehearsals for vocal and instrumental groups.
- Arranged choir and other rehearsals, solos and special music and directed choir on regularly scheduled basis.
- Played different musical instruments to accompany and complement praise teams.
- Ordered sheet music and supplies related to music program.
- Maintained licensing subscriptions authorizing organization to legally use published materials.
- Recruited, trained and scheduled singers for performances.
- Motivated highest possible musical quality and nurtured continued growth within choir.
- Recommended tuning, maintenance and replacement of musical instruments.
- Used multimedia to supplement and strengthen performances.
- Advised musicians and vocalists on technique to improve end results.
- Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Positioned group members to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Implemented fundraising and promotional activities to support music programs.
- Used computers and synthesizers to compose, orchestrate and arrange music.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Harmony & Theory For The Piano/Organ
Musicians Institute
Hollywood, CA04-1997
Skills
- Arranging music
- Studio Recordings
- Sound Engineering
- Producing shows
- Sound mixing expertise
- Studio recording experience
- Music theory knowledge
- Coordinating shows
- Artist support
Timeline
Music Director
Central City Church
05.2003 - 06.2023
Associate of Arts - Music Harmony & Theory For The Piano/Organ
Musicians Institute
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