Randall Cerqua
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Friendly Private Music Instructor with 50 years of experience in similar positions. Proven history of facilitating students to reach potential and develop deep passion for music. Proficient in playing and teaching voice, piano and guitar. Dedicated to making lessons engaging and enjoyable to promote lasting practice habits. Offering a strong foundation in musical theory and exemplary communication skills.
Knowledgeable Music Director with 35+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated skills in improving the quality of performance from both musicians, choirs and vocalists. Experienced in solo, choral and ensemble performances. Extremely knowledgeable with the liturgy of the Catholic Church.
Well versed musical director of over 20 community theater productions of Broadway musicals including Chorus Line, Evita, West Side Story, Man of LaMancha, Brigadoon, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, among others. Music director and conductor for The Nutcracker Ballet.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Director & Accompanist Contemporary Choir
Holy Family Catholic Church Fort Worth
2021.10 - Current
- Direct and accompany 9:15 Contemporary Choir.
- Choose music for 9:15 Mass
- Arrange music and instruments for 9;15 Mass
- Teach voice as well as coach cantors.
- Accompanist for cantors at other Masses including funerals.
- Cantor for Mass and Funerals
Private Music Teacher
Self-employeed
1972.06 - Current
- Voice, Piano, Guitar
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Arranged performance recitals and concerts to allow students to showcase musical talents.
- Taught private and semi-private lessons using various curriculum and cover song arrangements.
- Evaluated student music abilities by providing feedback and written reports.
- Facilitated communication with parents through parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, social media and bulletin board postings.
- Acquired teaching materials and resources to facilitate music instruction.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
Private Music Instructor
Music & Arts
2019.04 - 2020.07
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Acquired teaching materials and resources to facilitate music instruction.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss expectations for instruction, lesson scheduling and other practical matters.
- Evaluated student music abilities by providing feedback and written reports.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere, resulting in easy way to learn and retain musical skills.
Music Director, Vocal Soloist, Accompanist
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
2008.10 - 2019.12
- Duties included choosing music appropriate for liturgies including Sundays, all Holy Days, children's Masses, First Communions, Graduations, Confirmations, and special feast days.
- Director of adult English choir, children's choir and cantors.
- Accompanied all liturgies including Spanish Mass.
- Co-director of Spanish choir.
- Established bi-lingual choir to do Masses for Feast Days, Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday.
- Taught basic music skills to choirs including reading music and basic vocal techniques.
- Gave individual voice and piano lessons to adults and children.
- In charge of picking hymnals, missalettes, worship aids.
Music Director, Soloist, Accompanist
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church
1996.10 - 2008.08
- Duties included arranging music fo all Masses including Sundays, all Holy Days, children's Masses, First Communions, Graduations, Confirmations, special Feast Days.
- Directed the English choirs, children's choir, cantors. Co-directed one of the Spanish choirs.
- Established a combined choir that sang tri-lingual Masses, (English, Spanish, Tagalog-Filipino). This choir sang for all Feast Days, Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday.
- Taught basic music skills to all choirs including reading music and basic vocal technique.
- Gave individual voice, piano and guitar lessons to adults and children.
- In charge of choosing hymnals, missalettes, worship aids.
Education
Master of Music - Theory
American Conservatory of Music
Chicago, IL06.1985
Bachelor of Music - Music Theory And Composition
American Conservatory of Music
Chicago, IL06.1982
Skills
- Voice
- Piano
- Guitar
- Small Group Instruction - choir and instrumental
- Audition preparation
- Community Performances
- Recitals
- Music Theory
- Music Education
Timeline
Director & Accompanist Contemporary Choir
Holy Family Catholic Church Fort Worth
2021.10 - Current
Private Music Instructor
Music & Arts
2019.04 - 2020.07
Music Director, Vocal Soloist, Accompanist
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
2008.10 - 2019.12
Music Director, Soloist, Accompanist
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church
1996.10 - 2008.08
Private Music Teacher
Self-employeed
1972.06 - Current
Master of Music - Theory
American Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Music - Music Theory And Composition
American Conservatory of Music
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