Kari Hamada
Brandon
Summary
Seasoned Director of Worship at South Shore United Methodist Church, adept in mentoring artists and coordinating events. Proven track record in enhancing choir participation by 100% at Cairo English School, showcasing exceptional teamwork and a positive attitude. Specializes in vocal techniques and producing high-caliber shows, with a flair for individualized lesson plans and classroom management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Worship
South Shore United Methodist Church
09.2023 - Current
- Organize music for worship services and lead congregational singing.
- Prepare and conduct cantatas and special music services
- Coordinate and lead weekly practices for a traditional choir and a contemporary band.
- Organize arrangements of modern music to suit my ensemble
- Working closely with the pastor and church leadership committee
- Recruiting by encouraging new singers and musicians to join the choir or band.
- Becoming familiar with planning center to organize our services
Assistant Director
Sarasota Young Voices
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Organized and prepared weekly rehearsals
- Selected repertoire yearly for multiple different choirs ranging in ability level
- Taught vocal technique during warm ups and privately as part of an enrichment program we started as well as music theory.
- Traveled yearly with our group to perform in all different countries and participate in choral festivals such as CME, ACDA, Crescent City Choral Festival, Sing a Mile High Festival, etc.
- Maintained a vigorous performance calendar often joining symphonic choirs to perform symphonic works such as Carmina Burana.
- Recruited new members by hosting camps and performing throughout community
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations
Chorus Teacher
Martha B King Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.
Music Teacher K-8
Cairo English School
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
- Provided individualized instruction to provide students with equal learning opportunities.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Started schools first ever choir and had 100 students by end of my second year.
- Music Director for three first musicals ever performed at school.
- New Teacher Mentor
- Started the Choir Festival of Music for Youth
Director of Music Ministries
Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Rehearsed weekly with the chancel choir
- Planned and prepared special music services throughout the year
- Selected and prepared music for the weekly services
- Fostered a scholarship program with the local college to have young singers come and sing with us as leaders
- Encouraged the members of the congregation to join the choir by building relationships and being present.
Education
Master of Arts - Choral Conducting
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLBachelor of Science - Music Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLDistinction Level 8 - Singing
ABRSM
05.2015
Skills
- Mentoring Artists
- Vocal Techniques
- Coordinating Events
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Producing Shows
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Positive Attitude
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Director of Worship
South Shore United Methodist Church
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Sarasota Young Voices
08.2015 - 05.2022
Chorus Teacher
Martha B King Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2016
Music Teacher K-8
Cairo English School
08.2010 - 06.2013
Director of Music Ministries
Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church
08.2009 - 08.2010
Master of Arts - Choral Conducting
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
University of South Florida
Distinction Level 8 - Singing
ABRSM
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