- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Sports fans of Basketball, Football, Baseball and Tennis
- Enjoy eating a various eateries
- Post a lot of music and inspiration content on Facebook
Professor Randy Gibson
Summary
Music professional with proven track record of enriching worship experiences through innovative music programs. Adept at fostering collaborative environment and achieving harmonious results. Well-versed in music theory, choir direction, and adapting to dynamic congregational needs. Diligent Minister of Music bringing wealth of knowledge in leading congregational worship and choir performance. Successfully coordinated numerous musical programs and special events, enhancing spiritual atmosphere of worship services. Demonstrated expertise in music arrangement and team leadership.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Ceo and Artistic Director
Gibson Music and Arts
04.1995 - Current
- Developed long-term vision for company growth to enhance market positioning.
- Championed process improvements to enhance overall operational efficiency.
- Established partnerships with key industry players to expand business opportunities.
- Oversaw budget management by streamlining resource allocation across departments.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- He teaches young children as well as adults; from beginners to professionals.
- He trains Minister of Music, band leaders, vocalists, choirs and ensembles
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new markets and devising targeted expansion strategies.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses without sacrificing quality.
- Set the standards for all the teachers
- Established the Annual Summer Arts Festivals
Director of Music
Canaan Baptist Church
02.2009 - 01.2025
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Built strong relationships within the community by organizing outreach programs and educational workshops.
- Organized seasonal programming schedules that catered to varied audiences preferences while considering performers availability.
- Selected and arranged music for various holiday 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.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- 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.
- Evaluated musician performance regularly, offering guidance on areas requiring improvement or adjustment in technique or interpretation.
- Enhanced concert performances by selecting diverse and engaging musical pieces.
- Utilized recording technology to review rehearsals critically and make necessary adjustments before performances.
- Collaborated with musicians for seamless coordination and optimal execution of live events.
- Promoted upcoming concerts through social media campaigns, increasing audience turnout at events.
- Collaborated with producers, lyricists and engineers to create unique music compositions.
- Utilized contemporary music production techniques for studio recordings.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Maintained an organized music library, streamlining access to scores for rehearsals and performances.
- Scheduled and organized recording sessions with musicians and vocalists.
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for program expenses and equipment purchases.
- Coordinated logistics for touring engagements, ensuring smooth transportation of personnel and equipment between locations.
- Mastered and re-mastered albums for major labels and independent artists.
- Secured guest artist appearances at concerts by maintaining strong connections within the industry network.
- Established partnerships with local schools, providing performance opportunities for young musicians in the community.
- Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging and copying music.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Composed and arranged new song titled, "Welcome to Canaan"
Minister of Music
First Baptist Church of Pascal
03.2007 - 12.2008
- Streamlined communication processes between musicians, clergy staff, volunteers which improved overall coordination during event planning stages.
- Facilitated ongoing professional development opportunities for musicians through workshops, masterclasses, and guest artist engagements.
- Managed music ministry budget and submitted required reports, estimates and requests by deadlines.
- Played for various choirs and praise team
Minister of Music
Germantown Community Presbyterian Church
04.2005 - 12.2007
- Pipe Organist
- Streamlined communication processes between musicians, clergy staff, volunteers which improved overall coordination during event planning stages.
- Directed group at rehearsals and performance to achieve desired effects, such as tonal and harmonic balances, dynamics, rhythm, tempo and shading
- Directed Annual Choir and Instrumental Concerts
Interim Organist
Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia
02.2006 - 03.2006
- Accompanied the Pastor and Performed Instrumental Recitals.
Minister of Music
Deliverance Evangelistic Church
01.1994 - 04.2001
- Selected music in order to suit performance requirements and accommodate talent and ability of groups and choirs
- Directed groups and choirs at rehearsals and performance to achieve desired effects, such as tonal and harmonic balance, dynamics, rhythm, tempo and shading
- Scheduled tours, performances and arranged for transportation and lodging for Church Fellowships, Conferences, Prayer Retreats and Workshops
- Composed, Arranged and Directed a song titled, "We Come to Worship" with Deliverance Singers
- Accompanied various artists including Donnie McClurkin, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Danny Bell Hall, Marvin Sapps, Beverly Crawford, Edwin Hawkins, Alvin Slaughter, Rodney Posey, Vickie Winans, Maurette Brown-Clark, Carlton Pearson, Benny Hinn, Bishop TD Jakes, Noel Jones
- Negotiated contracts for various artists and musicians
- Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines in order to adapt them to a particular style for a group or choir
- Auditioned and hired musicians and vocalists and choir members
- Facilitated ongoing professional development opportunities for musicians through workshops, masterclasses, and guest artist engagements.
- Managed music ministry budget and submitted required reports, estimates and requests by deadlines.
- Promoted fellowship within and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry.
- Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
- Managed music library, maintaining an organized system for easy access to sheet music and reference materials.
- Introduced contemporary worship styles alongside traditional hymns, creating an engaging atmosphere that appealed to a broader range of congregants.
- Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and entertain people with positive messages and values.
Assistant Music Director
Canaan Baptist Church of Philadelphia
01.1984 - 12.1984
- Accompany for Young Adult Choir, Male Chorus and Children's Choir
Education
Master in Music - Piano Performance And Music Theory
Combs College of Performing Arts
Pellham Road, Philadelphia PA 06-1984
Bachelor of Arts - Degree in Music
Combs College of Music
Pellham Road, Philadelphia PA01-1983
No Degree - Piano Repertoire And Pedagogy
Philadelphia College of Performing Arts
2600 S Broad Street, Philadelphia PA03-1981
No Degree - Jazz Studies
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA07-1978
Skills
- Sensitive to the Holy Spirit as serving as a Levite
- Organ and Keyboard playing
- Organizational skills
- Rehearsal planning
- Music theory
- Orchestral conducting
- Music arranging
- Musical composition
- Creative vision
- Multicultural music
- Hymn selection
- Analytical skills
Accomplishments
- Honorary Citation from The Office of Councilwoman Marion B. Tasco for community services
- Community Service Award from Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.
- City Citation from the Office of Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker for creating a reading library in our school to increase literacy
- Commissioned by Olney Cultural Lab to write and compose a series of jazz and blues songs inspired by Tacony Creek. The titled of the CD, Tacony Creek".
- Recognized in Essence Magazine for himself and Gibson School of Music and Arts contribution to music education
- Recognized by Olney Times for our Music School Serving as Cultural Beacon for Residents
Interests
Timeline
Director of Music
Canaan Baptist Church
02.2009 - 01.2025
Minister of Music
First Baptist Church of Pascal
03.2007 - 12.2008
Interim Organist
Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia
02.2006 - 03.2006
Minister of Music
Germantown Community Presbyterian Church
04.2005 - 12.2007
Ceo and Artistic Director
Gibson Music and Arts
04.1995 - Current
Minister of Music
Deliverance Evangelistic Church
01.1994 - 04.2001
Assistant Music Director
Canaan Baptist Church of Philadelphia
01.1984 - 12.1984
Master in Music - Piano Performance And Music Theory
Combs College of Performing Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Degree in Music
Combs College of Music
No Degree - Piano Repertoire And Pedagogy
Philadelphia College of Performing Arts
No Degree - Jazz Studies
Temple University
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