Qiyao Marcus
Topeka,KS
Summary
Experienced Church Pianist with expertise in performance and music theory, boosting worship atmosphere and community engagement. Proven record of enhancing choir coordination and student learning.
Overview
2
2
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accompanist (part Time)
Washburn University Department of Music and Theater
01.2017 - Current
- Accompanied for music and theater classes
- Accompanied vocal and instrumental rehearsals, supporting consistent tempo, balance, and musical interpretation.
- Sight-read complex scores quickly to support varied rehearsal needs and last-minute program changes.
- Served as rehearsal pianist and 1st keyboard in musical productions
- Played for music and theater auditions
Full Time Piano Accompanist
Washburn Rural High School
10.2016 - Current
- Accompanied choirs with all levels and achieved highest rating in the state
- Accompanied vocalists and instrumentalists at regional and state music competitions with outstanding ratings
- Helped teaching and leading choir rehearsals
- Performed with school music groups nationwide
Church Pianist
Multiple Churches
01.2014 - 12.2023
- Accompanied congregational hymns, psalms, and service music with precise timing and consistent musical support.
- Prepared preludes, offertories, and postludes aligned with worship themes and liturgical flow.
- Supported choir rehearsals by reading music, matching tempos, and reinforcing vocal entries.
- Adapted repertoire for seasonal services, special observances, and varied worship styles.
- Served as church pianist at First Southern Baptist Church, First Church of Christ Scientist, North Topeka Baptist Church, First Christian Church and Trinity Presbyterian Church
Education
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS12-2016
Skills
- Piano Performance
- Choir Coordination
- Vocal coaching
- Communication
- Accompaniment
- Student Training
- Recital Hosting
- Excellent sight-reading
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Accompanist (part Time)
Washburn University Department of Music and Theater
01.2017 - Current
Full Time Piano Accompanist
Washburn Rural High School
10.2016 - Current
Church Pianist
Multiple Churches
01.2014 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Washburn University of Topeka