Matthew Morrison
Placentia,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Academy, adept in school administration and community engagement. Excelled in implementing policies and operational budgets, enhancing educational quality and fostering collaborative environments. Skilled in instructional leadership and staff development, significantly improving school performance metrics.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Parish and School Administrator
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Academy
- Managed daily school activities, overseeing scheduling, staffing, and facility maintenance tasks to ensure smooth operations.
- Served as liaison between parents and students.
- Streamlined school operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Coordinated school facility use with maintenance personnel to achieve equitable access.
- Established partnerships with local businesses and organizations to enhance educational opportunities available to students within the community contextually relevant ways.
- Set academic and behavioral standards for students.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by establishing strict safety protocols and emergency response plans.
- Proposed and executed budget of $Amount per school year.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to improve overall school performance metrics consistently over time.
- Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
Accompanist
WIndsong Southland Chorale
La Verne, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Participated in masterclasses and workshops, continuously honing skills as an accompanist through professional development opportunities.
- Coached soloists and ensembles for specific parts.
- Efficiently learned new pieces on short notice when required, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to excellence in all accompanist roles.
- Performed flawlessly under pressure during live events, contributing positively to the overall success of each performance experience.
- Assisted music directors in selecting appropriate pieces and making necessary adaptations for specific performances or ensembles.
- Supported vocalists by adjusting accompaniment style and tempo to complement their individual needs and talents.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by providing constructive feedback and encouragement during rehearsal sessions with performers.
- Enhanced musical performances by providing expert piano accompaniment for various events and recitals.
- Managed repertoire effectively by maintaining an extensive library of sheet music for quick access during rehearsal or performance situations.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
- Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television.
Director of Music
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Academy
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
05.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Composed and arranged original music successfully for various projects.
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources to support various music department needs.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
Organist
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Parish
La Habra, CA
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepared arrangements of hymns or anthems as needed, tailoring them for congregational singing or choir performances.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by incorporating diverse styles of sacred music that appealed to all generations within the congregation.
- Rehearsed with soloists and instrumentalists, ensuring seamless integration into worship services.
- Evaluated and recommended new musical resources, such as hymnals or anthologies, ensuring a diverse and relevant collection for congregation use.
- Provided guidance to other church staff on appropriate music selections for various liturgical seasons or events.
- Collaborated with choir director to prepare and accompany choirs, resulting in improved choral performances.
Education
Master Of Arts In Music Performance - Music Performance: Organ
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2013
Master Of Divinity - Theology
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA07.2011
MS Educational Leadership And Administration - Educational Administration
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA07.2001
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- School event coordination
- Community engagement
- Instructional leadership
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Training and mentoring
- Staff development
- School administration
- Staff evaluation
- Human resources
- Individual and group instruction
- Operational budgets preparation
- Program evaluation
- Budget requests
- New program review
Timeline
Organist
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Parish
11.2023 - 04.2024
Accompanist
WIndsong Southland Chorale
01.2021 - Current
Director of Music
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Academy
05.2017 - Current
Parish and School Administrator
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Academy
Master Of Arts In Music Performance - Music Performance: Organ
Azusa Pacific University
Master Of Divinity - Theology
Azusa Pacific University
MS Educational Leadership And Administration - Educational Administration
California State University, Fullerton