Penelope A Lewis
Music Teacher/Performer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Confident and proficient musician willed in range of instruments, with special talents for Performance. Excels with different music genres and experienced in both live and recorded performances. Enthusiastic about collaborating and developing sounds.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Musical Performer
Self Employed Services
01.1982 - Current
- Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
- Performed in over 200 shows over 20 years
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Played various instruments professionally, including Flute , Saxophone, Woodwinds
- Toured with successful bands, providing professional, punctual backing support.
- Taught private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.
- Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs
Professional Musician
Buddy Guys Ledgends
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Professional Musician
Kingston Mines Blues Club
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Sherwood School of Music
Chicago, IL08.1986
No Degree - Personnel Management
US Army Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana 04.2023 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Richard T Crane
Chicago, IL05.1973
Skills
- Performing with Choirs
- Music Teacher
- Brand Direction
- Composition
- Melody and Harmony
- Instrument Specialization Flute & Sax
- Music theory expertise
- Flute & Saxophone expertise
Timeline
No Degree - Personnel Management
US Army Fort Benjamin Harrison
04.2023 - 06.2023
Musical Performer
Self Employed Services
01.1982 - Current
Professional Musician
Buddy Guys Ledgends
Professional Musician
Kingston Mines Blues Club
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Sherwood School of Music
High School Diploma -
Richard T Crane
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