Milton Williams
Osterville,WA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Innovative Theater Arts. Skilled in promoting collaboration, consistently delivering high-quality artistic projects. Resourceful Artistic Director with Orchestral Conducting and Composition degree and extensive performing background. Sang with, or conducted, renowned Orchestral and Vocal ensembles in numerous international performances. Creative communications and business management skills leading to outstanding results.
Overview
56
56
years of professional experience
Work History
Producing Artistic Director
Innovstive Theater Arts
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted research and identified market trends to inform creative direction.
- Established strong brand identity by developing a unique artistic vision that set the company apart from competitors in the market.
- Composed and edited music for our major in process project, A Bridge to The Promised Land.
Music Director
Vocal Music Enterprises
04.1982 - 07.1986
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing vocalists and musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musicians' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Selected music for performances and special events.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.
- Fostered a positive rehearsal environment, promoting open communication and constructive feedback among musicians.
- Oversaw auditions, recruiting talented musicians to expand the ensemble''s capabilities.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- 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.
- Enhanced concert performances by selecting diverse and engaging musical pieces.
- Utilized recording technology to review rehearsals critically and make necessary adjustments before performances.
- Promoted upcoming concerts through social media campaigns, increasing audience turnout at events.
Choral Conductor
Notre Dame De Namur University
09.1982 - 06.1986
- Mentored young singers in developing vocal technique, resulting in improved individual performance and overall ensemble sound.
- Developed strong relationships with choir members, fostering a positive rehearsal environment and promoting collaboration.
- Implemented innovative warm-up exercises to optimize vocal health and improve overall tone quality during rehearsals.
- Led engaging pre-concert talks for audiences, enhancing their understanding of the music being performed while promoting interest in choral singing as an art form.
- Designed visually appealing concert programs that showcased relevant historical context alongside performer biographies.
Orchestra Conductor
Notre Dame De Namur Unioversity
09.1984 - 06.1985
- Enhanced the ensemble's repertoire by researching and selecting diverse musical pieces for performances.
- Developed strong relationships with orchestral players, fostering a positive rehearsal environment.
- Collaborated with local musicians and ensembles to organize joint concerts, broadening audience reach and strengthening community bonds.
- Designed visually appealing concert programs that showcased relevant historical context alongside performer biographies.
Opera Conductor/Instructor
Stanford University
09.1977 - 12.1977
- Taught the History of Jazz.
- Conducted opera rehearsals.
Director/Principal Conductor
Student Division Of Vocal Music, University Of Can
07.1968 - 07.1975
- Managed and directed the overall organization.
- Conducted five of the seven vocal ensembles.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized seasonal programming schedules that catered to varied audiences preferences while considering performers availability.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Mentored young singers in developing vocal technique, resulting in improved individual performance and overall ensemble sound.
- Promoted inclusivity within the choir community by creating a welcoming atmosphere for all participants regardless of background or experience level.
- Enhanced the choir's repertoire by researching and selecting diverse musical pieces for performances.
- Developed strong relationships with choir members, fostering a positive rehearsal environment and promoting collaboration.
- Collaborated with local musicians and ensembles to organize joint concerts, broadening audience reach and strengthening community bonds.
- Implemented innovative warm-up exercises to optimize vocal health and improve overall tone quality during rehearsals.
- Designed visually appealing concert programs that showcased relevant historical context alongside performer biographies.
Education
Master of Music - Orchestral Conducting And Composition
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CABachelor of Music - Voice, Opera , And Oratorio
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CANo Degree - Social Sciences
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, ALNo Degree - Voice, Opera, And Oratoria
Eastman School of Music
Rochester, NYSkills
- Creative vision
- Client Relations
- Digital Media
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Budgeting expertise
- Contract Development
- Staff hiring and management
- Arts program coordination
- Project Management
- Video Editing
- Final Cut Pro
- Logic Pro X
- Pages
Accomplishments
Professional Affiliations
1981-1983
· California Arts Council
Panelist, Music Turing Program,
1969-1979
· San Francisco Opera’s Spring Opera Theater
Member, Board of Directors
Timeline
Producing Artistic Director
Innovstive Theater Arts
03.2022 - Current
Orchestra Conductor
Notre Dame De Namur Unioversity
09.1984 - 06.1985
Choral Conductor
Notre Dame De Namur University
09.1982 - 06.1986
Music Director
Vocal Music Enterprises
04.1982 - 07.1986
Opera Conductor/Instructor
Stanford University
09.1977 - 12.1977
Master of Music - Orchestral Conducting And Composition
Notre Dame De Namur University
Bachelor of Music - Voice, Opera , And Oratorio
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
No Degree - Social Sciences
Tuskegee University
No Degree - Voice, Opera, And Oratoria
Eastman School of Music
Director/Principal Conductor
Student Division Of Vocal Music, University Of Can
07.1968 - 07.1975