Julia Boudreaux
Dallas,TX
Summary
Accomplished Organist with background performing for both religious and secular needs. Knowledgeable about selecting music, setting the pace, and accompanying groups and soloists. Plays pianos in addition to organ.
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 5 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Skilled Music Teacher offering 5 years of experience as educator, leader and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Organist/Pianist
First Church of Christ, Scientist
10.2023 - Current
- Learned performance pieces thoroughly to provide best possible accompaniment.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Selected and led congregation in different hymns and praise songs.
- Performed pieces on piano and keyboard for special occasions.
- Worked with church leadership to select music and plan performances.
Music and Movement Instructor
Stretch and Grow
03.2022 - Current
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Piano Instructor
Lake highlands school of music
12.2020 - Current
- Instruct students of all ages and a variety of musical backgrounds to learn more about music and playing the piano
- Teach a vast repertoire of musical styles, including classical, jazz, musical theater, Disney, etc
- Help students achieve musical goals
- Help students gain confidence through performance.
Organist
First presbyterian church of forney
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Play the organ for Sunday worship, rehearsals, funerals, weddings, and other services
- Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances in order to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo in the absence of the Director of Music
- Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, to select music to be performed.
Organist
Northridge Presbyterian Church
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Play the organ for Sunday worship, rehearsals, funerals, weddings, and other services
- Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances in order to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo in the absence of the Director of Music
- Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, in order to select music to be performed
- Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations
- Confer with clergy to select music for church services
- Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style
- Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances
- Assign and review staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music, and vocal coaching
- Plan and implement fund-raising and promotional activities
- Conduct guest soloists in addition to ensemble members in the absence of the Director of Music
- Accompany and assist with the Children’s Choir
- Sing alto, soprano, and tenor in the choir if the piece does not require piano/organ accompaniment.
Organist
St. George Catholic Church
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Rehearse with singers
- Play the organ for Masses, rehearsals, weddings, funerals, and other services.
Director of Music
St. Joseph Catholic Church
10.2016 - 05.2020
- Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects
- Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances in order to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo
- Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists
- Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, in order to select music to be performed
- Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations
- Position members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections
- Confer with clergy to select music for church services
- Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style
- Audition and select performers for musical presentations
- Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances
- Assign and review staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music, and vocal coaching
- Plan and implement fund-raising and promotional activities
- Conduct guest soloists in addition to ensemble members.
Aftercare employee
St. George Catholic School
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Watch the kids whose parents pick them up later from school
- Prepare games and snacks for the kids
- Teach the kids new games and songs
- Help with any homework.
Resident Organ Scholar
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
12.2012 - 12.2019
- Play the organ for Masses, rehearsals, weddings, funerals, and other services
- Sang alto in the church choir.
Barista
Highland Coffee and Specialty Teas
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepare beverages and food for customers
- Provide friendly, customer service
- Maintain shop cleanliness
- Assist customers while shopping in the gift shop.
Organist
St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church
03.2011 - 08.2017
- Audition and rehearse with singers
- Play the organ for Masses, rehearsals, weddings, funerals, and other services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.2025
Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance and Bachelor of Arts in Academic Studies in Music - undefined
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana05.2020
Skills
- Kind, hardworking, and social
- Proficient in Sibelius, MuseScore, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word
- Music Composition
- Proficient in organ and piano
- Private instruction
- Collaborating with soloists
- Creative Thinking
- Self Motivation
- Child Care
- Social and academic development
- Early Childhood Development
- Activity Planning
Timeline
Organist/Pianist
First Church of Christ, Scientist
10.2023 - Current
Organist
First presbyterian church of forney
09.2022 - 04.2023
Music and Movement Instructor
Stretch and Grow
03.2022 - Current
Piano Instructor
Lake highlands school of music
12.2020 - Current
Organist
Northridge Presbyterian Church
07.2020 - 04.2022
Organist
St. George Catholic Church
08.2018 - 07.2020
Aftercare employee
St. George Catholic School
08.2018 - 12.2019
Director of Music
St. Joseph Catholic Church
10.2016 - 05.2020
Barista
Highland Coffee and Specialty Teas
08.2016 - 07.2018
Resident Organ Scholar
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
12.2012 - 12.2019
Organist
St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church
03.2011 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Utah State University
Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance and Bachelor of Arts in Academic Studies in Music - undefined
Louisiana State University
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