JOYCE KAY
Monroe Township,NJ
Summary
I am looking for a position that will make use of my years of experience as Musical Director in various churches. My goal is to aid the Pastor in enhancing the liturgy and help grow congregational participation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Musical Accompanist
St. Paul Catholic Church
09.2018 - Current
- Consult with director to coordinate artistic vision.
- Spontaneously transpose pieces to alternate keys to accommodate voice ranges.
- Provide constructive feedback and encouragement during rehearsal sessions with performers.
- Support vocalists by adjusting accompaniment style and tempo to complement their individual needs and talents.
- Lead rehearsals by demonstrating specific song parts.
- Support the artistic vision of each worship service by following cues from conductors or other leading musicians.
- Work closely with conductor to ensure accurate interpretation of compositions across a variety of genres and styles.
- Adapted musical arrangements to accommodate the unique needs of each choir
- Enhance worship by providing piano accompaniment at Mass.
- Use sight-reading abilities to enhance rehearsals and worship.
- Efficiently learn new pieces on short notice when required.
- Observe choral leader for cues or directions in vocal presentations.
Co-Leader of Music Worship
Kings Cross Church
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Along with Pastor and co-leader, responsible for all aspects of Music Ministry, including hymn and praise song selection based on Scripture readings,
- Co-lead team of vocalists and instrumentalists at weekly worship.
- Recruited congregation members to sing for worship services other than standard weekly service.
- Wrote vocal arrangements for singers.
- Worked with team of instrumentalists at each service to coordinate with vocalists.
Minister of Music
The Sanctuary
09.2009 - 06.2019
- Recruited for and led adult choir to enhance worship.
- Created vocal arrangements to accommodate vocal ranges of choir.
- Improvised on piano to support Pastor's worship style.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance & Music Theory
University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, OH06.1976
Additional Information
In addition to my church experience, I lead music classes under a national-recognized early childhood program, for preschoolers in the Trenton public schools.
I also music direct various community theater organizations, including those of senior communities.
I am called upon to provide musical entertainment at various local events.
Timeline
Co-Leader of Music Worship
Kings Cross Church
03.2019 - 10.2023
Musical Accompanist
St. Paul Catholic Church
09.2018 - Current
Minister of Music
The Sanctuary
09.2009 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance & Music Theory
University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
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