Nathan M. Rosenquist
Summary
Passionate and versatile music educator, choral director, and collaborative pianist dedicated to making the arts accessible, inclusive, and transformative for singers of all ages and ability levels. Experienced in directing and accompanying ensembles across middle school, high school, and worship settings, bringing creativity and a strong artistic vision to every rehearsal and performance. Committed to crafting meaningful musical experiences that celebrate community, meet singers where they are, and inspire a lifelong love of music.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pianist and Song Leader
Glendale United Methodist Church
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborate weekly with pastor and worship team to plan and execute cohesive, liturgically appropriate musical selections for weekly services.
- Lead congregational singing during worship services, guiding tempo, dynamics, key changes, and transitions to create an engaging and unified worship experience.
- Coordinate with vocalists and instrumentalists to rehearse and prepare special musical selections, providing direction, coaching, and musical leadership as needed.
- Provide live piano accompaniment for congregational worship across a diverse range of musical styles, including traditional hymns, contemporary Christian music, and gospel.
- Transpose and arrange musical selections to accommodate vocal ranges and congregational needs.
- Foster a welcoming and participatory worship atmosphere by engaging the congregation through accessible, well-paced musical leadership.
- Support special services including Easter, Christmas, funerals, and weddings, adapting musical selections to suit the occasion and the needs of participants.
- Contribute to the spiritual life and community identity of the congregation through consistent, high-quality musical ministry.
Student Teacher
Nashville School of the Arts
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Directed multiple high school choir ensembles during a 9-week student teaching placement, culminating in a two-night Broadway review concert performed with costumes, choreography, and a live band before a public audience.
- Prepared students in repertoire of significant technical and artistic demand, including Broadway choral literature requiring strong vocal technique, stylistic authenticity, and confident stage presence.
- Provided targeted sectional instruction to strengthen part independence and choral tone across soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices.
- Instructed a highly motivated, audition-admitted student population at a magnet high school for the arts, adapting teaching approach to meet the advanced musical needs and artistic ambitions of serious young musicians.
- Navigated the unique dynamics of a conservatory-style secondary setting, balancing rigorous musical instruction with adolescent development and the social environment of a diverse urban school community.
- Developed and executed detailed lesson and rehearsal plans aligned with program goals, performance timelines, and the elevated standards of a magnet arts curriculum.
- Integrated music theory, sight-singing, and aural skills instruction into rehearsal to deepen students' musical literacy alongside their performance development.
- Differentiated instruction within an advanced ensemble context, addressing the varied experience levels, learning styles, and artistic goals present even among audition-selected students.
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher, choreographers, and production staff to ensure seamless integration of vocal performance with theatrical and visual production elements.
- Rehearsed students in the stylistic demands of Broadway repertoire, coaching diction, character, stage presence, and vocal projection appropriate for a theatrical performance context.
- Fostered an inclusive, high-expectation rehearsal culture that sustained student engagement and artistic focus through the intensive preparation process leading up to a major public production.
Student Teacher
Stewarts Creek Middle School
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Delivered lesson plans for middle school general music and choir classes over a 9-week student teaching placement, aligning instruction with state music education standards.
- Designed and implemented a multi-unit plan titled 'A Curriculum for Teaching Introductory Rhythm Reading to Middle School General Music Students' resulting in a passing score for my EdTPA Portfolio.
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to sequence curriculum effectively, ensuring smooth transitions between instructional units and continuity of student learning.
- Directed middle school choir rehearsals, leading students through warm-ups, vocal technique instruction, and repertoire preparation for Choral Performance Assessment.
- Provided focused instruction in proper vocal production, breath support, blend, and intonation for an ensemble of developing adolescent singers.
- Selected and introduced age-appropriate choral repertoire representing a variety of styles, languages, and historical periods.
- Accompanied choir rehearsals and performances on piano, demonstrating strong musicianship and the ability to teach and play simultaneously.
- Conducted and accompanied middle school choirs for Choral Performance Assessment. Students earned a score of 'Superior' for their performances, the highest score possible.
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies to address the diverse musical backgrounds, learning styles, and ability levels typical of a middle school music classroom.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment that encouraged musical risk-taking and built student confidence in both individual and ensemble settings.
- Applied proactive classroom management techniques to minimize disruptions and maximize instructional time during rehearsals and general music classes.
- Built positive rapport with students, earning trust and cooperation through consistent expectations, encouragement, and clear communication.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Taught Fundamentals of Music Theory to incoming freshman music majors as a Graduate Teaching Assistant over a one-year appointment.
- Planned and led weekly lessons covering core musicianship skills, balancing lecture, guided practice, and active student participation.
- Communicated complex theoretical concepts clearly and accessibly to students transitioning from secondary to collegiate-level music study.
- Developed instructional materials and practice exercises to reinforce music theory, aural skills, sightreading, and dictation.
- Tracked individual student growth across multiple musicianship areas, adjusting instruction to address common gaps and misconceptions.
- Provided individualized tutoring for students requiring additional support, identifying specific areas of difficulty and tailoring instruction to their specific needs.
- Built supportive, encouraging relationships with students, fostering confidence and persistence in a rigorous first-year musicianship curriculum.
Licensed Lending Officer
PennyMac Loan Services
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Exceeded monthly sales quota expectations by consistently remaining in the top 25% of sales.
- Handled high volume of inbound and outbound calls to assist existing PennyMac customers as well as converting new outbound campaigns.
- Managed a pipeline of 30+ clients while meeting production goals, compliance requirements, and company guidelines in adherence with lending regulations.
Licensed Lending Officer
Loan Depot
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Rapidly promoted to the Core banker team by surpassing sales goals and out-performing other Senior Bankers.
- Consistently one of the top lead converters at the Tennessee Branch.
- Consulting with clients about their lending needs to help them achieve their financial goals. Includes collecting and analyzing information about the client's current financial situation and successfully proposing and communicating a new financial plan.
- Establishing a referral network of realtor partners while simultaneously managing a pipeline of 20-50 clients, requiring extreme attention to detail as well as the ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure.
- Always remaining extremely client focused by going the 'extra mile' to build trust, customer loyalty, and overall satisfaction throughout the underwriting process.
Client Service Associate
UBS Wealth Management
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Lead member of Account Services team responsible for delivering the highest level of financial service to ultra-high net worth clients both domestic and international.
- Provided a 'white glove' treatment for clients by taking the highest level of initiative to ensure peace of mind in the investment process.
- Served as a point of contact for resolving issues, responding to investment inquiries, and conducting periodic client service reviews.
Education
Master of Music - Music Teaching with a Vocal Licensure
Belmont University
Nashville, TN01-2026
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Belmont University
Nashville, TN01-2017
Skills
- Music Teacher
- Pianist
- Vocalist
- Conductor
- Musical Director
- Vocal Coach
Timeline
Student Teacher
Nashville School of the Arts
03.2026 - 05.2026
Student Teacher
Stewarts Creek Middle School
01.2026 - 03.2026
Pianist and Song Leader
Glendale United Methodist Church
05.2025 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Belmont University
08.2024 - 05.2025
Licensed Lending Officer
PennyMac Loan Services
06.2023 - 05.2024
Licensed Lending Officer
Loan Depot
08.2021 - 11.2022
Client Service Associate
UBS Wealth Management
01.2018 - 07.2021
Master of Music - Music Teaching with a Vocal Licensure
Belmont University
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Belmont University