Lael Carlson
SAN DIEGO,CA
Summary
Dynamic music director with extensive performance background at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, adept in choral directing and repertoire selection. Successfully enhanced congregational engagement through innovative music programs and mentorship, fostering vocal development and confidence. Proven ability to collaborate effectively, ensuring high-quality performances and enriching community cultural offerings.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
09.1998 - Current
- Conducted weekly rehearsals for choir, enhancing musical skills and performance quality.
- Coordinated liturgical music selections, ensuring alignment with church themes and community needs.
- Mentored choir members, fostering growth and confidence in vocal abilities through individualized feedback.
- Evaluated new musical compositions for suitability in services, maintaining high standards of worship excellence.
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Organized seasonal programming schedules that catered to varied audiences preferences while considering performers availability.
- Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Evaluated musician performance regularly, offering guidance on areas requiring improvement or adjustment in technique or interpretation.
- Led seasonal performances, promoting church outreach while showcasing talent within the community.
- Streamlined rehearsal processes, improving efficiency and maximizing rehearsal time for choir members.
Pianist/Church Organist
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
09.1998 - Current
- Performed diverse musical compositions for religious services, enhancing congregational worship experience.
- Led choir rehearsals, ensuring vocal techniques and harmonization aligned with service requirements.
- Coordinated with technical teams to optimize sound equipment setup for performances and services.
- Implemented innovative practices in music selection and performance, increasing congregation involvement in services.
- Facilitated productive rehearsals with fellow musicians, fostering strong relationships and cohesive performances.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Coordinated concert series at the church, attracting a variety of performers from different genres to enrich the community''s cultural offerings.
Speech Pathologist
Able Speak Speech Therapy
06.2010 - Current
- Developed personalized treatment plans to enhance communication skills in diverse client populations.
- Implemented evidence-based techniques to improve speech and language outcomes for clients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify individual speech and language needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support for client development.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' speech, language, and cognitive abilities to determine appropriate therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted clients in overcoming stuttering challenges by utilizing fluency shaping techniques and strategies for managing stress related to speaking situations.
- Served as a mentor to graduate students completing clinical internships, providing guidance and support throughout their learning process.
- Implemented voice therapy techniques to rehabilitate patients experiencing vocal strain or damage due to overuse or medical conditions such as laryngeal cancer surgery recovery.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
Conductor
Danville Girls Chorus
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Conducted rehearsals, fostering vocal development and ensemble cohesion among diverse age groups.
- Developed and implemented engaging curricula, enhancing musical education and performance quality for participants.
- Collaborated with music educators to design seasonal concert programs, ensuring alignment with educational objectives.
- Mentored junior conductors, providing guidance on effective techniques and leadership strategies in choral settings.
- Oversaw logistics for performances, coordinating schedules, venues, and resources to ensure successful events.
Opera Chorister
San Francisco Opera Company
06.1980 - 01.1987
- Performed complex vocal pieces in diverse operatic productions, showcasing versatility and precision.
- Collaborated with conductors and orchestra to ensure cohesive musical performances.
- Analyzed musical scores for optimal interpretation, contributing to artistic direction of productions.
- Implemented feedback from directors to refine vocal techniques and enhance overall sound quality.
- Maintained professionalism during high-pressure live performances, ensuring seamless delivery of vocal parts.
- Collaborated closely with instrumentalists for seamless integration of choral and orchestral parts.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
Education
No Degree - Kodaly/Conducting
Holy Names
Oakland, CACommunication Sciences And Disorders
California State East Bay
HaywardBachelor of Arts - Music Theory
University of California San Diego
San Diego06-1980
Master of Arts - Voice
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA06-1980
Skills
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Language intervention
- Choral directing
- Score reading
- Repertoire selection
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Extensive performance background
Timeline
Speech Pathologist
Able Speak Speech Therapy
06.2010 - Current
Conductor
Danville Girls Chorus
09.2001 - 06.2003
Music Director
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
09.1998 - Current
Pianist/Church Organist
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
09.1998 - Current
Opera Chorister
San Francisco Opera Company
06.1980 - 01.1987
No Degree - Kodaly/Conducting
Holy Names
Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State East Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Music Theory
University of California San Diego
Master of Arts - Voice
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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