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Lee Ann Scherman

Olympia,WA

Summary

Accomplished Music Director with a proven track record at the Seattle Archdiocese, enhancing live performances through expert ensemble management and sound engineering. Spearheaded community outreach and educational workshops, boosting musician skill levels and congregation engagement. Excelled in collaborative leadership and rehearsal techniques, ensuring dynamic and high-quality musical experiences. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Music

Seattle Archdiocese - St. Michael Parish
Olympia, WA
08.1987 - 08.2018
  • Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
  • Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
  • Built strong relationships within the community by organizing outreach programs and educational workshops.
  • Organized seasonal programming schedules that catered to varied audiences preferences while considering performers availability.
  • Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
  • Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.
  • Fostered a positive rehearsal environment, promoting open communication and constructive feedback among musicians.
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
  • Oversaw auditions, recruiting talented musicians to expand the ensemble''s capabilities.
  • Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources to support various music department needs.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced concert performances by selecting diverse and engaging musical pieces.

Director of Music and Liturgy

Seattle Archdiocese - St. Frances Cabrini Parish
Lakewood, WA
11.1984 - 07.1987

Trained altar servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors

Scheduled ministers

Same for music directing

  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.

Music Director

Cincinnati Archdiocese - St. Ann Church
Cincinnati, OH
01.1982 - 10.1984
  • Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
  • Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
  • Built strong relationships within the community by organizing outreach programs and educational workshops.
  • Organized seasonal programming schedules that catered to varied audiences preferences while considering performers availability.

Medical Receptionist

Quinten Scherman, MD
Portland, OR
01.1972 - 01.1981
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out.
  • Checked patient health history to keep information current.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
  • Purged files and charts
  • Screened mail
  • Assisted doctor in note taking for in house lab work
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Provided compassionate customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients and their families.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing the front desk operations and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.

Education

Master of Music - Organ Performance

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
08.1980

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR
06.1978

Skills

  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Sound Engineering
  • Ensemble Management
  • Instrumental Expertise
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Music Programming
  • Rehearsal Techniques
  • Choral Directing
  • Score Reading
  • Audition Coordination
  • Sight-Reading Proficiency

Timeline

Director of Music

Seattle Archdiocese - St. Michael Parish
08.1987 - 08.2018

Director of Music and Liturgy

Seattle Archdiocese - St. Frances Cabrini Parish
11.1984 - 07.1987

Music Director

Cincinnati Archdiocese - St. Ann Church
01.1982 - 10.1984

Medical Receptionist

Quinten Scherman, MD
01.1972 - 01.1981

Master of Music - Organ Performance

Indiana University Bloomington

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Southern Oregon University
Lee Ann Scherman