Milton Friesen
Fowler,CA
Summary
At Fresno Pacific University, I enhanced the choral program by implementing innovative rehearsal techniques and expanding community outreach, demonstrating my proficiency in choral conducting (hard skill) and collaborative leadership (soft skill). My strategic efforts streamlined communication and fostered a diverse, inclusive environment, significantly elevating the ensemble's performance quality and community engagement. Dedicated Choir Director with over 30 years of experience developing and executing choral musical performances. Patient professional with extensive knowledge in music theory and vocal instruction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Choral Activities
Fresno Pacific University
01.2006 - 05.2016
- Streamlined communication between students, parents, administrators, and faculty members by creating an online platform dedicated to the choral program''s news and updates.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among vocal or instrumental sections.
- Introduced innovative rehearsal techniques to maximize efficiency and improve overall ensemble sound quality.
- Chose pieces of music to set choir up for success and challenge abilities.
- Planned and directed choir rehearsals to increase music literacy and appreciation.
- Expanded outreach efforts by organizing performances at nursing homes, hospitals, civic events thereby raising community awareness about the choral program.
- Developed a comprehensive curriculum for various levels of choral ensembles, ensuring optimal skill development and musical growth.
- Transcribed melodic lines and musical compositions to create particular musical style.
- Conducted auditions to choose performers for musical presentations.
- Championed diversity within the choral program by selecting repertoire that represented various cultures and historical periods.
- Directed group at live and recorded performances and rehearsals to guide rhythm, tempo, and harmonic balances.
- Enhanced fundraising efforts through creative events and campaigns, securing necessary funding for program activities.
- Cultivated a strong sense of camaraderie among choir members through team-building exercises during rehearsals.
- Coordinated auditions efficiently to ensure seamless placement of students into appropriate ensembles based on their skills level.
- Demonstrated singing techniques, teaching applicable music theory and explaining significance of pieces.
- Mentored student leaders within the choral program, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Coordinated, planned and led practices for musical components of church services.
- Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.
- Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
- Composed and led performances for both vocal and instrumental music.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Performance
Fresno State University
FresnoBachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
State University of New York
Purchase, NYSkills
Rehearsal Planning
Collaborative Leadership
Choral Conducting
Music Theory
Private instruction
Timeline
Director of Choral Activities
Fresno Pacific University
01.2006 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Music Performance
Fresno State University
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
State University of New York
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