Joseph M. Abiakam
Denver,CO
Summary
A creative individual with an extensive background in music and media in many genres and settings. Seeking new ways to keep work relevant and engaging. Persistent, determined, passionate and affable, with a desire to learn and improve in all aspects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director
Norfolk State University Music Division
Norfork, Virginia
08.2023 - 05.2024
Graduate Assistant
Norfolk State University
Norfolk , VA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Managing residence halls on Norfolk State University main campus
Audio Visual Technician
Freedom In Christ Christian Center
Aurora, Colorado
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Managing the audio and visual aspects of worship services as well as assisting in musical direction.
Worship Leader
Covenant Community Worship Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Worship leader and lead musican
Education
Master of Arts - Music Performance, Piano
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Music Media
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05-2022
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Maricopa Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ05-2019
High School Diploma -
Denver East High School
Denver, CO05-2017
Skills
- Great Speaker
- Problem Solving
- Adaptable
- Athletic
- Composed
- Music, performance, arranging, and composition
- Music theory knowledge
- Audio mixing and mastering
Accomplishments
- 2017 Jack and Jill Beautillion Honoree
- 2017 Mayor Youth Award
- Norfolk State University Academic Honors (Fall '19, Spring '20, Fall 20', Spring 20, Fall '20)
- Middle Eastern Athletic Conference Academic Honoree (Fall '19, Spring '20, Fall '20)
- Member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America Incorporated
- First place in Wynton Marsalis Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Jazz Competition with Norfolk State University, Spring 2023
- 2023 "Future Is Now", Amazon Music and Black Music Collective Scholarship Awardee
- 2024 Grammy Awards Telecast Invitee
Timeline
Music Director
Norfolk State University Music Division
08.2023 - 05.2024
Graduate Assistant
Norfolk State University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Audio Visual Technician
Freedom In Christ Christian Center
06.2021 - 08.2022
Worship Leader
Covenant Community Worship Center
10.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Music Performance, Piano
Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Media
Norfolk State University
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Maricopa Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community College
High School Diploma -
Denver East High School
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