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Megan McKnight

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Megan McKnight

Summary

Accomplished Singer offering 10 years of experience delivering excellent live performances. Talented in performing with self-confidence and captivating vocal dynamics. Successful in evoking emotion while projecting clearly to keep audiences engaged.


My musical efforts, as well as my pursuits in writing online blog posts, are aimed to be an encouragement to believers to have an obedient walk with The Most High, and nonbelievers to seek Him and find what they are looking for.

Overview

19
years of professional experience

Work History

Grandparents' Funerals
Sidney, OH

Vocalist/Musician/Speaker
01.2022 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Rewrote and performed "Amazing Grace" on ukulele for my Grandmother.
  • Spoke about the meaning of YHWH's amazing grace, His gift of salvation.
  • Sang (a cappella) "Another Soldier's Coming Home" by Janet Paschal for my Grandfather.

New Life Christian Worship Center
Celina, OH

Lead Vocalist, Adult Worship Team
01.2019 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Gained experience in free worship; Spirit-led and sang new melodies given

The Anchor Church/Robert Budde
Celina, OH

Vocalist Solo, National Anthem
07.2020 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Was asked to sing The National Anthem (a capella) for a public city event held at the Celina Amphitheatre.

Only Believe Ministries
Botkins, OH

Vocalist Solo, National Anthem
11.2018 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Was asked to sing The National Anthem, a cappella, for a special Veteran's Day church service

Cedarville University, Worship Band
Cedarville, OH

Vocalist/Lead Guitarist
02.2017 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Performed a worship set for a local church with 2 other girls. I played acoustic guitar and sang, then cajon for last song.

Sidney High School, Senior Baccalaureate
Sidney, OH

Vocalist/Musician
03.2016 - 03.2016

Job overview

  • Performed "Amazing Grace" with vocals, ukulele, and foot tambourine; service held at Connection Point Church in Sidney, OH.

Alpha Community Center/Joy Church
Sidney, OH

Worship Leader
01.2013 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Assisted with special events (Joy Church).
  • Offered live music for the worship sets once a month.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

SHS Announcements/Tiny Desk Concert
Sidney, OH

Vocalist
12.2015 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Performed "Fix You" by Coldplay with a friend; video recording for the High School Announcements.

Farmer's Market
Sidney, OH

Vocalist
05.2011 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Performed songs on city square every week (Saturday mornings) during each summer with a friend.
  • The City heard about us and had us plug-in, in front of the Courthouse.

Sidney First UMC
Sidney, OH

Lead Vocalist, Adult Worship Band
07.2013 - 07.2015

Sidney High School, Lip Sync Event
Sidney, OH

Vocalist
12.2014 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Performed vocals for "Marry You" by Bruno Mars with a friend. We were asked to provide a finale performance for the students/family to conclude the Lip Sync Event.

Sidney High School Choir
Sidney, OH

Lead Vocalist/Musician
12.2014 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Accompanied women's choir with ukulele and sang alto II part, center stage.
  • Performed "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".

Sidney First UMC
Sidney, OH

Vocalist Solo
04.2014 - 04.2014

Job overview

  • Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as soprano, tenor, alto and bass; key-change.
  • Sang solo of "My Redeemer Lives" by Nichole C. Mullen

Java Haus
Sidney, OH

Vocalist/Musician
02.2014 - 02.2014

Sidney High School
Sidney, OH

Vocalist Solo, National Anthem
01.2014 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Sang the National Anthem (a cappella) before a High School Basketball game.

Ms. Miller (Piano Teacher)
Sidney, OH

Vocalist/Pianist, Piano Recitals
07.2011 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • Three recitals consisting of playing piano and singing songs I learned by ear and by sight; memorization piece.

1. Dec. 2011 "Someone Like You" by Adele

2. Dec. 2012 "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera

3. Dec. 2013 "Worn" by Tenth Avenue North

Columbus Fest
Columbus, OH

Vocalist/Musician
09.2013 - 09.2013

Job overview

  • Performed on stage outdoors with friend.
  • Played ukulele, led vocals.

Sidney First UMC
Sidney, OH

Lead Vocalist, Youth Worship Band
09.2010 - 09.2013

Sidney First UMC
Sidney, OH

Lead Vocalist, Tar Hollow Camp
08.2012 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Performed worship-sets for mealtimes at Camp
  • Was nominated and elected as Camp Representative

Brew Nation
Sidney, OH

Vocalist/Musician
02.2013 - 02.2013

Sidney First UMC
Sidney, OH

Lead Vocalist, Youth Band- Shelby County Fair
07.2011 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Two annual, live performances consisting of 45min-1hr. of music performed.

Education

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

from Worship
08.2016

University Overview

  • Cedarville Excellence Award (2016-17)
  • Cedarville Worship Scholarship (2016-17)
  • Troyer Family Scholarship (2016-17)
  • Gordon Family Scholarship (2016-17)
  • William A. Ross Family Scholarship (2016-17)

Skills

  • Service Coordination
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Children's Ministry
  • Biblical Stewardship
  • Community Service
  • Group Prayer
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Worship Service Planning
  • Positive Interactions

Accomplishments

  • Created a functional, easy-to-navigate, and appealing website by the leading of YHWH, the Creator of the heavens and the earth.
  • Completed recorded-at-home originals based off the Scriptures using Audacity software and sharing them publicly.
  • Gained experience with mixing and mastering music.
  • Used creativity to organize and write blog posts for my website, in order to share the Gospel and personal testimonies.
  • Collaborated with others to result in satisfactory performances for community events, church services, and more.
  • Advanced my vocal skills by performing a capella pieces.
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Timeline

Vocalist/Musician/Speaker

Grandparents' Funerals
01.2022 - 01.2022

Vocalist Solo, National Anthem

The Anchor Church/Robert Budde
07.2020 - 07.2020

Lead Vocalist, Adult Worship Team

New Life Christian Worship Center
01.2019 - 11.2020

Vocalist Solo, National Anthem

Only Believe Ministries
11.2018 - 11.2018

Vocalist/Lead Guitarist

Cedarville University, Worship Band
02.2017 - 02.2017

Vocalist/Musician

Sidney High School, Senior Baccalaureate
03.2016 - 03.2016

Vocalist

SHS Announcements/Tiny Desk Concert
12.2015 - 12.2015

Vocalist

Sidney High School, Lip Sync Event
12.2014 - 12.2014

Lead Vocalist/Musician

Sidney High School Choir
12.2014 - 12.2014

Vocalist Solo

Sidney First UMC
04.2014 - 04.2014

Vocalist/Musician

Java Haus
02.2014 - 02.2014

Vocalist Solo, National Anthem

Sidney High School
01.2014 - 01.2014

Vocalist/Musician

Columbus Fest
09.2013 - 09.2013

Lead Vocalist, Adult Worship Band

Sidney First UMC
07.2013 - 07.2015

Vocalist/Musician

Brew Nation
02.2013 - 02.2013

Worship Leader

Alpha Community Center/Joy Church
01.2013 - 01.2016

Lead Vocalist, Tar Hollow Camp

Sidney First UMC
08.2012 - 08.2013

Vocalist/Pianist, Piano Recitals

Ms. Miller (Piano Teacher)
07.2011 - 12.2013

Lead Vocalist, Youth Band- Shelby County Fair

Sidney First UMC
07.2011 - 07.2012

Vocalist

Farmer's Market
05.2011 - 08.2015

Lead Vocalist, Youth Worship Band

Sidney First UMC
09.2010 - 09.2013

Cedarville University

from Worship

Website

https://meadowofmelodies.today/

My website is for sharing my recorded-at-home songs, displaying their lyrics, and providing blog posts about my journey as a Believer in the Most High.

Megan McKnight