Experienced church music director with over twenty years organizing and strengthening various vocal and instrumental groups for traditional and contemporary worship services in liturgical and evangelical churches. Dedicated music teacher with 30 years experience in private, classroom, and workshop environments. Skilled Conductor proficient in sight-reading new pieces from start to finish with a high degree of accuracy and at tempo. Highly motivated musician with a comprehensive background in performance, music composition, and arranging. Brings a choir member's heart to the choir room to help grow mature musical participants in the life of the church. Understands the role of music in church history and worship and wishes to work with clergy and lay leadership to lead a music program that invites all people to worship God in a deeper way.