Open To Work
KARLA PRATT
De Forest,WI
Work Preference
Summary
Talented piano accompanist with over 20 years of experience. Proficient in sight-reading, performing complex pieces, and team collaboration. Versatile piano accompanist and church organist with advanced skills and teamwork. Demonstrated ability to perform live in various genres and settings. Passionate about creating engaging musical experiences that enhance performances.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PIANO ACCOMPANIST
Fort Atkinson School District
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
10.2002 - 02.2025
- Provided accompaniment for vocal rehearsals and recitals utilizing a wide range of musical styles including classical, jazz, pop, and show tunes. Collaborated with directors organizing weekly rehearsals with accompanying singers prior to concerts or events. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of piano techniques, scales, chords, arpeggios, improvisation, and score reading. Performed before live audiences in concerts, recitals, special events, and other social gatherings.
CHURCH ORGANIST and PIANO ACCOMPANIST
First Congregational Church
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Provided a welcoming atmosphere by incorporating diverse styles of sacred music that appealed to all generations. Prepared arrangements of hymns or anthems as needed, for congregational singing or choir performances. Enhanced choir performances by effectively accompanying various vocal ensembles during rehearsal and church services. Played organ and piano for weddings and funerals of church and community mmembers.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Piano/ Music Therapy/Vocal Performance
UW EAU CLAIRE
Eau Claire, WI01-1992
Skills
- Accompaniment techniques
- Piano performance
- Advanced piano techniques
- Site Reading proficiency
- Improvisation skills
- Music theory expertise
- Music arrangement
- Performance etiquette
- Theatre performances
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- Volunteer Trinity Lutheran
Church
Timeline
CHURCH ORGANIST and PIANO ACCOMPANIST
First Congregational Church
08.2016 - 08.2021
PIANO ACCOMPANIST
Fort Atkinson School District
10.2002 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Music - Piano/ Music Therapy/Vocal Performance
UW EAU CLAIRE