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Kenneth Dwayne Horsley

Lufkin,TX

Summary

K. Dwayne Horsley is a lifelong professional Music Educator with over 20 years of exceptional experience in the private, not-for-profit, faith-based institutions of higher education. He has extensive faculty and administrative experience in music education and has earned an exemplary, long-standing reputation for student-centric teaching, unique skills in problem solving and conflict resolution, and creates a learning and teaching atmosphere that builds student camaraderie and positive faculty/student relationships. K. Dwayne Horsley is a tremendously multi-talented musician and has the exceptional ability to effectively teach and inspire others to achieve the same exemplary standard of performance. He has extensive policy development experience coupled with excellent staff management skills. K. Dwayne Horsley's leadership results in an amazing synergy within the institution as he impacts faculty effectiveness, student morale and increased student recruitment and retention.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Minister of Music

Center First United Pentecostal Church
01.2022 - Current
  • Accompanying morning and evening worship services on piano or organ while directing the worship team.
  • Selecting all church music for weekly and holiday performances as well as coordinating music for special events and activities.
  • Coordinating special or routine requests for specific musical selections.
  • Mentoring and coaching volunteer musicians, improving their skills and fostering a sense of community within the music team.
  • Selects repertoire that reflects diverse cultural backgrounds within the congregation, promoting inclusivity through song selection process.

Program Chair Music Ministry Department

Texas Bible College
08.2015 - Current
  • Administrator of Texas Bible Colleges' Music Ministry Department - responsible for all facets of the Music Ministry Academic Program; Faculty member with 12+ teaching hours per week.
  • Plans, organizes, executes, and conducts musical performance tours throughout North America.
  • Maintains Music Ministry department student records and progress evaluations.
  • Supervises and coordinates a program faculty and staff of ten (10) team members in achieving teaching quality and excellence as well as program, course, and student learning outcomes.
  • Development, revision, and implementation of Music Ministry curriculum plan.

Minister of Music

North Cities Pentecostal Church
08.2010 - 07.2015
  • Oversaw copyright compliance for all musical materials used in worship services, avoiding potential legal issues or fines related to performance rights violations.
  • Selected all church music for weekly and holiday performances as well as coordinating music for special events and activities.
  • Planned and facilitated music for all weekly services both at the primary church facilities and at satellite locations.
  • Conducted weekly rehearsals for adult choir, ensemble, worship teams and specialty groups.
  • Managed North Cities church music department of ninety (90)+ volunteer members.

Education

Master of Arts - Music Education, Concentration-Choral Conducting

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Music

Jackson College of Ministries
Jackson, MS
05.1991

Skills

  • Choral Conducting
  • Rehearsal Planning
  • Vocal coaching
  • Team Oversight
  • Stage designs
  • Self-critiquing skills
  • Budget Development
  • Staff Development
  • Program Development and Review
  • Musical Arrangements

Affiliations

  • Bench Mark Ministerial Alliance

Timeline

Minister of Music

Center First United Pentecostal Church
01.2022 - Current

Program Chair Music Ministry Department

Texas Bible College
08.2015 - Current

Minister of Music

North Cities Pentecostal Church
08.2010 - 07.2015

Master of Arts - Music Education, Concentration-Choral Conducting

Stephen F Austin State University

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Music

Jackson College of Ministries
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