Mark Engelhardt
Organist and Choirmaster
Sayville,NY
Summary
Dynamic music professional with extensive experience at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, excelling in music oversight and performance. Proven ability to enhance worship through innovative arrangements and strong pastoral skills. Adept in office management and digital communication, fostering community engagement and satisfaction through effective outreach initiatives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Organist and Director of Music
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Islip, NY
Islip, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Full responsibility for all music in the parish.
- Plan anthems, hymns, and service music for all Sunday liturgies and rehearse with the choir to ensure pleasing performances.
- Maintain the parish choral library.
- Plan and rehearse organ and other instrumental music for lituriges.
- Responsibility for the maintenance of the parish pipe organ and 4 pianos.
- Assist in developing ongoing additional services for the liturgical life of the parish.
- Consult with families and perform at all parish weddings and funerals.
- Maintain close contact with members of the choir and tend to any pastoral needs as required.
- Assist the rector and the parish administrator in producing printed materials for all liturgies.
Associate for Administration, Liturgy, and Music
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Bay Shore, NY
Bay Shore, NY
01.2013 - 09.2024
- Coordinated community outreach programs to enhance engagement and support initiatives.
- Managed volunteer schedules, ensuring optimal resource allocation for events and services.
- Assisted in developing and implementing church-wide communication strategies to improve member involvement.
- Supported administrative functions, maintaining accurate records of attendance and church activities.
- Streamlined event planning processes, enhancing efficiency and participant satisfaction at church gatherings.
- Full responsibility for all liturgical and musical functions of the parish.
- Developed and directed three choirs.
- Planned, produced layout, and production of all printed materials for liturgies.
- Oversight for all musical instruments of the parish including two concert grand pianos and pipe organ.
- Maintained high pastoral contact with members of the parish.
- Served as liaison to preschool and the parish.
- Oversight and management of the extensive parish choral library.
- Rejuvenated and managed a successful concert series.
- Performed concerts and at all services, including weddings and funerals.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
- Maintained social media contact with the parish through e-news, using Constant Contact, the website, Facebook, etc.
- Served as principal parish contact person in emergencies.
Associate to the Rector and Parish Musician
Grace Episcopal Church, Salem, MA
Salem, MA
09.2005 - 12.2012
- Served as Office manager for the parish.
- Assisted the Rector in all functions except for personal pastoral matters, but served as support and guide in such matters as well.
- Led non-Eucharistic liturgies during the week.
- Produced all printed materials of the parish.
- Set up and maintained the parish website and weekly E-News.
- Responsibility for all musical functions.
Organist and Choirmaster for the Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, Boston
Boston, MA
08.1989 - 08.2005
- Full responsibility for all musical functions of the Cathedral.
- Music Consultant for the Diocese providing support to other musicians and to clergy of the Diocese, developing and running a Summer Choir Camp program, organizing and directing Diocesan Choral Festivals, planning and conducting important Diocesan liturgical events, including three Bishops' Consecrations and two Bishop's funerals.
- Established a strong reputation for professionalism and reliability through consistent punctuality, preparedness, and effective communication with church leadership.
- Served as a liaison between church staff members and visiting guest musicians during special events or collaborations.
- Mentored aspiring organists through private lessons and guidance, contributing to the growth of future musicians.
- Expanded congregation involvement by organizing outreach concerts and recitals showcasing local talent.
- Managed sheet music library efficiently, ensuring easy access to materials needed for rehearsals and performances.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Directed and produced a weekly radio service including coordination of preachers, scripture readers, and editing musical performances recording during live services.
Education
Master of Music in Organ Performance - Music Performance
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LABachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Music Oversight and Performance
- Pastoral Skills and Personal Skills
- Office Management
- Promotion and developing of advertising through the use Microsoft Office software, Constant Contact, and Website building and maintaining software
Accomplishments
I have had a very successful career as a concert organist, collaborative pianist, and choir trainer. Additionally, I have taught from preschool through College level students. Along the way, I have had the good fortune to be employed as Administrator in many of my positions which have either given me skills, or enhanced those I already had which make me a desirable typist, copywriter, proofreader, and administrator.
Timeline
Organist and Director of Music
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Islip, NY
09.2024 - Current
Associate for Administration, Liturgy, and Music
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Bay Shore, NY
01.2013 - 09.2024
Associate to the Rector and Parish Musician
Grace Episcopal Church, Salem, MA
09.2005 - 12.2012
Organist and Choirmaster for the Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, Boston
08.1989 - 08.2005
Master of Music in Organ Performance - Music Performance
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Louisiana State University