Marlon Castro
Louisville,KY
Summary
Seasoned Music Teacher with 10 years' experience in instruction and 15 years' experience as a professional musician. Accomplished in creating curriculum to prepare students for music examinations. Demonstrated leverage expertise to advance organizational goals and guide students towards excellence in musical performance.
Proficient Music Director with excellent interpersonal, leadership and planning abilities developed over 10+ years in the field. Seeking to apply successful history in Music teaching to a challenging position with a growing organization. Strong attention to detail with a superior work ethic.
Multilingual and fluent in English and Portuguese, offering solid comprehension of cultural diversity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister of Music
Highland Park Missionary Baptist Church
Louisville , KY
2016.07 - Current
- Organized and led weekly rehearsals for church choir.
- Played Piano and Keyboard during worship services, weddings and funerals.
- Directed Senior Choir, directed rehearsals and coordinated seasonal performances.
- Chose songs and organized materials for every worship service.
- Selected mix of contemporary and traditional music to meet expectations of congregation.
- Improved choir and praise team performance by directing regular rehearsals.
Piano Player
New Doxology - Contemporary Christian Music Band
Campbellsville , KY
2015.01 - 2017.12
- Played in over churches around the state of Kentucky.
- Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
- Memorized musical selections, routines and cues.
- Schedule group and individual rehearsals.
Piano Player
Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Combo
Campbellsville , KY
2015.01 - 2017.12
- Sight-read songs to accompany musical groups.
- Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Piano Teacher
Philadelphia Baptist Church
Salvador , Brazil
2009.01 - 2013.12
- Taught students how to improve technical and artistic abilities with rigorous program of in-person coaching, rehearsals and at-home practice.
- Prepared students for recitals and competitions through effective training and practice schedules.
- Provided music theory training for beginner, intermediate and advanced piano students.
- Helped students continue progressing by regularly evaluating abilities and customizing teaching approaches.
Keyboard Teacher
Berlinque Baptist Church
Vera Cruz , Brazil
2006.01 - 2008.12
- Assessed student needs in context of qualifications, limitations, abilities and interests.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Music
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Catholic University of Salvador
Brazil12.2013
Skills
- Leadership
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Team Oversight
- Good Work Ethic
- Planning & Organizing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Minister of Music
Highland Park Missionary Baptist Church
2016.07 - Current
Piano Player
New Doxology - Contemporary Christian Music Band
2015.01 - 2017.12
Piano Player
Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Combo
2015.01 - 2017.12
Piano Teacher
Philadelphia Baptist Church
2009.01 - 2013.12
Keyboard Teacher
Berlinque Baptist Church
2006.01 - 2008.12
Master of Arts - Music
Campbellsville University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Catholic University of Salvador
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