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Lisa Powell

Westerville,OH

Summary

Artistic Band Director and Musical Director with 25+ years of experience leading Middle School through University level bands and music ensembles. Adept at cultivating an inspiring classroom and assessing performances while fostering collaborative relationships. Renowned for leadership capability, planning and relationship-building skills, professional reliability and effective communication, I excel in elevating musical education and performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Band Director / Staff Accompanist

University School Of Jackson
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Director of bands and instrumental music education for students in grades 6th through 12th. Planned, implemented, and marketed multiple concerts throughout school year to students, parents, and general public.
  • Collaborated with Choir Department, Visual Arts, and Drama Department to create multi-divisional events.
  • Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
  • Grew band program and guitar program by almost 100% in one school year's time.
  • Prepared and conducted student / professional pit orchestras for music theater performances while also serving as primary keyboardist for said shows.

High School Band Director / History Teacher

Sacred Heart of Jesus High School
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Spearheaded the development of a new band program, and directed student recruitment, designed curriculum, and secured funding
  • Planned, marketed, and implemented multiple concerts with student and professional performers throughout the school year
  • Established and developed a Pep Band for basketball games and pep rallies
  • Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate instrumentalists' abilities
  • Created a safe place for students and colleagues, filled with positive energy, school spirit, and passion for learning.

Staff Accompanist / Music Director

Bethel University
08.2011 - 12.2019
  • Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
  • Accompanist for all vocal and instrumental music majors and minors as well as Concert Choir.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
  • Provided musical background for live shows such as musical theater, and cabarets. This included preparing all vocalists involved in musical theater shows as well as all instrumentalists in the pit orchestra. Played keyboard 1 / Vocal Conductor Score for each show.
  • Directed Concert Choir at rehearsals when director was absent.
  • Ran vocal sectionals at director's request.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.

Director Worship and Music

Grace United Methodist Church
05.2010 - 05.2024
  • Accompanist and worship leader for worship services each week. Music included hymns, praise and worship music, and multiple genres of music. Accompanied soloists and small groups, played in and planned various instrumental ensembles.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting relationships using strong leadership, compassion, and dynamic communication skills.
  • Coordinated volunteers for music, technology, and sound each week.
  • Directed monthly choir rehearsals and planned performances, including a Christmas Cantata each year.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning for music as well as youth and young adult ministries.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music / Music Education

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
05.1994

Skills

  • Middle School and High School Band Director 15 years
  • University Music Director and Pit Orchestra Director 9 years
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent collaborator
  • Professional, reliable, and relates to all ages with ease
  • 30 years working in Music Theater
  • All Northwest Accompanist (TN) 2008 - Current
  • All State (TN) Accompanist 2018 - Current
  • All National Choir Accompanist 2021, 2022

References

  • Frances Fonza, Ph.D

     Director of Choral Activities

     Southeastern Louisiana University

     850-766-1517

     francesfonza@gmail.com

     Frances.Fonza@southeastern.edu


I was the collaborative accompanist for the WTVMEA Senior High Honor Choir under the direction of Frances and also collaborated with her twice for the National Honor Choir (NAfME)


  • Dian Eddleman

     Retired Choir Director at University School of Jackson, Jackson, Tennessee

     Past Southern Division President National Association for Music Education (NAfME)

     Past President Tennessee Music Education Association

     731-695-8270

     eddlemandian@gmail.com

     

Dian and I have known each other for 17 years. She and I have collaborated under her direction of her high school choirs. She has also served as a mentor for me as I got involved involved with regional, state, and national choirs. 


  • Keith Herris, Ph. D

    Chair of the Division of Music and Religion

    Bethel University

    731-415-6995

    herrisk@bethelu.edu

   

Keith served as the chair when I worked as Staff Accompanist at Bethel University for 8 years. 

     


Timeline

Band Director / Staff Accompanist

University School Of Jackson
08.2023 - 07.2024

High School Band Director / History Teacher

Sacred Heart of Jesus High School
08.2019 - 07.2023

Staff Accompanist / Music Director

Bethel University
08.2011 - 12.2019

Director Worship and Music

Grace United Methodist Church
05.2010 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Music / Music Education

Calvin University

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