Micah Mehl
Johnson City,TN
Summary
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Dedicated music professional with strong choral directing and mentoring skills. Committed to creating engaging music programs that align with congregational needs, ensuring a positive and productive environment for all musicians.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Music (Full-time)
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Johnson City, TN
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented community outreach programs to engage congregation members.
- Managed volunteer musician recruitment and training efforts enhancing participation in church activities.
- Oversaw the administration of church events, optimizing resource allocation and logistical planning.
- Coordinated worship services, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to church traditions.
- Planned all service music in accordance with the church calendar for all services, including congregational music, as well as special music.
- Planned and executed rehearsals for all musical groups including: Adult choir, Adult handbell choir, Adult instrumental ensemble, and Children's choir.
- Effectively taught all music through in-person rehearsals, or through creating part tracks individually tailored to each musician's needs.
- Written and taught numerous pieces for all musical groups to facilitate worship music for all parts of the church year.
- Created customized arrangements and compositions tailored to the abilities of each volunteer musician.
- Mentored volunteer music staff members, providing guidance on best practices in ministry, music, and operational efficiency.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered volunteer musician engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Director of Music (Part-time)
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Johnson City, TN
09.2023 - Current
- Planned and executed rehearsals for music groups including: Adult choir & Adult Handbell choir.
- Planned music for services in accordance with the church calendar.
- Played organ/piano for all services throughout the year.
- Led worship services, ensuring alignment with theological principles and congregational needs.
Choir & Handbell Director
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Johnson City, TN.
05.2022 - Current
- Planned and executed rehearsals for both Adult choir and Adult handbell choir.
- chose appropriate repertoire for the music level of the musicians
- directed both groups in services throughout the year.
Education
No Degree - Music Education
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNSkills
- Music composition
- Music arrangement
- Choral directing
- Rehearsal preparation
- Liturgical music selection
- Music selection and integration
Accomplishments
- Composed various pieces that have been premiered by choral groups in the Tri-Cities including the ETSU Chorale (2019)
Affiliations
- Summit Chamber Singers (2025 - present)
- Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church (2022 - present)
- Voices of the Mountains (2019 - present)
- AMEn (2017 - 2018)
- ETSU Music Department (2017 - 2020)
- MECCA Academy (2016 - 2017)
Timeline
Director of Music (Full-time)
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
01.2026 - Current
Director of Music (Part-time)
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
09.2023 - Current
Choir & Handbell Director
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
05.2022 - Current
No Degree - Music Education
East Tennessee State University