Philip Smallwood
Summary
Minister of Music well-versed in leading and aligning music and worship ministries with vision, purpose and ministry mission. Effectively serves and recruits, develops and supports church musical opportunities. Nurtures strong music program that leads congregation into growing relationships through worship and fellowship.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister of Music
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Turlock
02.2010 - Current
- Promoted fellowship within and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry.
- Promoted and empowered full participation of congregation by singing verses and acclamations in dialogue with congregation and enriching liturgy with harmonies.
- Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting a balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
Owner/Teacher
Smallwood Music Company
02.1988 - Current
- Taught different genres of piano playing to students age 4 years upwards.
- Coached singers from adolescent through adult in healthy vocal technique, preparing them for performances and auditions, selecting appropriate literature and assisting the students in the presentation of character development.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Coaching students towards successful live performance.
- Liaising with parents of younger students.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Managed budget and lesson schedule.
- Acquired music literature for an array of student ability levels.
- Taught music theory and music history to students of all ages resulting in a 50% increase in student enrollment.
- Developed lesson plans that catered to each student's learning goals and abilities.
- Explaining concepts in a clear and concise manner resulting in better understanding by students.
Educational Liaison
The LGBTQ+ Collaborative
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Counseled LGBTQ students who experienced harassment at school.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing personal troubles.
- Met with school administrators and students to review California Education Code and Trevor Project laws with school to ensure compliance.
- Investigated complaints and worked with students, parents and teachers on finding positive resolutions.
- Worked with Gender Sexuality Alliance clubs and advisors, securing financial assistance and organization support.
- Assisted in the planning of a successful LGBTQ Winter Formal, overseeing site plans, and securing promotional gifts for each person in attendance.
Musical Director
Gallo Center For The Arts
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Rewrote original scores, adapting them to performers ability levels.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Selected and arranged music for ten holiday performances and special events.
Adjunct Lecturer
Modesto Junior College
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Organized, prepared, and revised music history course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Aided in migration of technological options and course materials for music history and appreciation software to add better functionality for students.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Bethany University
Scotts Valley, CAMaster of Arts - Choral Conducting
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA06.2017
Skills
- Stage Designs
- Music Production
- Team Oversight
- Arranging Music
- Musical Coaching
- Vocal Expertise
- Choir Rehearsals
- Musical Notation
- Orchestra Conducting
- Piano Playing
- Cantoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Rehearsal Management
- Music Selection
- Composition Adaptation
- Musical Theory and Practice
- Sound Mixing Expertise
- Piece Orchestration
- Songwriting
Timeline
Educational Liaison
The LGBTQ+ Collaborative
08.2022 - 05.2023
Musical Director
Gallo Center For The Arts
09.2021 - 01.2023
Adjunct Lecturer
Modesto Junior College
09.2017 - 01.2020
Minister of Music
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Turlock
02.2010 - Current
Owner/Teacher
Smallwood Music Company
02.1988 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Bethany University
Master of Arts - Choral Conducting
California State University - Fresno
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