Quang Ha
Albuquerque
Summary
Knowledgeable Music Director with 10+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in Music Director and Accompanist. Looking for a new role with long-term potential.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director
St. Augustine Catholic Church
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with clergy and staff to design meaningful worship experiences that aligned with liturgical themes and messages.
- Updated hymnal selections periodically to ensure relevance with current trends in religious music while maintaining traditional repertoire staples.
- Contributed to overall church leadership by participating in strategic planning meetings focused on long-term goals for congregational growth and development.
- Ensured high-quality sound during worship services by overseeing the audio-visual team responsible for sound mixing and multimedia presentations.
- Established a children''s choir program to introduce young members to choral singing while nurturing their spiritual growth.
- Organized seasonal productions such as Christmas cantatas or Easter celebrations, coordinating rehearsals, set designs, costumes, and promotional efforts.
- Increased choir membership by implementing targeted recruitment strategies and fostering an inclusive environment for all skill levels.
- Cultivated a positive rehearsal environment by implementing efficient scheduling, clear communication, and constructive feedback techniques.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
Church Accompanist
St. Augutstine Catholic Church
05.2014 - 01.2022
- Assisted music directors in selecting appropriate pieces and making necessary adaptations for specific performances or ensembles.
- Enhanced musical performances by providing expert piano accompaniment for various events and recitals.
- Collaborated with soloists and ensembles to create seamless, cohesive performances in various settings.
- Supported vocalists by adjusting accompaniment style and tempo to complement their individual needs and talents.
- Contributed to successful auditions, helping performers secure roles in musical productions through skillful piano accompaniment.
- Demonstrated exceptional sight-reading abilities, allowing for efficient rehearsals and high-quality performances with limited preparation time.
- Adapted musical arrangements to accommodate the unique needs of different performers or groups, ensuring a polished final product.
- Worked closely with conductors and music directors to ensure accurate interpretation of compositions across a variety of genres and styles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO05.2011
Skills
- Choral Directing
- Music Programming
- Repertoire Selection
- Collaborative Leadership
- Performance Evaluation
- Music Theory Knowledge
- Time Management
Timeline
Music Director
St. Augustine Catholic Church
02.2022 - 06.2023
Church Accompanist
St. Augutstine Catholic Church
05.2014 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
University of Colorado Denver
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