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Richard Culpepper
Music Teacher
Olive Branch,United States
Summary
Creative Secondary Music Teacher offering 5 years of experience as an educator, leader, and performer. Accomplished in designing and implementing diverse music lessons for students aged 13 to 18. Dedicated and passionate professional with expertise in directing and choreographing musicals, performances and talent shows. In-depth knowledge of instructional theories and practices and Voice and Piano instruments. Eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience onto high school students. Certified in Mississippi to teach K-12.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Music Teacher
Desoto County School District
Olive Branch, United States
08.2018 - Current
- Direct the school choral program
- Direct the school drama program
- Teach curriculum and repertoire to choir, drama, and music appreciation students in grades 9-12
- Teach Dual Credit Music Appreciation to eligible students in grades 11-12
- Familiarize students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords
- Sponsor for the school's International Thespian Society
- Organize and conduct 4-6 student concerts per year
- Organize student fundraisers for choir and drama programs
- Manage funds for choir and drama programs
- Organize student events and trips for choir and drama programs
- Mentor and prepare students for honor choir and scholarship auditions
- Monitor individual and group progress and adapt rehearsal and teaching techniques to better facilitate student achievement
- Utilize technology to strengthen the learning process
- Consult with parents and guardians to convene on student performance, conduct, and educational prioritization
- Foster rebuilding and continued growth of the choral program
- Foster rebuilding and continued growth of the drama program
- High student achievement in honor choirs
- Superior and Excellent rated choirs
Music Director
Anchor Baptist Church
Water Valley, United States
05.2019 - Current
- Lead a choir of 40 singers in weekly rehearsals, Sunday services, and special events
- Develop a varied repertoire of traditional hymns and contemporary music
- Plan the selection of soloists for services, Christmas and Easter cantatas, and special events
- Maintain, refurbish, and update the music library
- Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo
- Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style
- Handle requests for specific musical selections
- Select and arrange music for numerous holiday performances and special events
Accompanist
MidSouth Music Institute
Senatobia, United States
09.2021 - Current
- Accompanied the choir during rehearsals and performances
- Assisted in running positive, effective, and efficient rehearsals
- Consult with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision
- Lead rehearsals by demonstrating specific song parts
- Assisted the choir to perform in an advanced artistic manner
- Collaborate with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production
- Study scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations
Organist
Anchor Baptist Church
Water Valley, United States
09.2013 - 05.2019
- Learned performance pieces thoroughly to provide best possible accompaniment.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Played at weddings and funerals of church and community members.
- Attended and participated in all scheduled rehearsals.
- Worked with church leadership to select music and plan performances.
- Performed pieces on piano and keyboard for special occasions.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Observed choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.
- Provided musical background for services.
Education
Master of Choral Conducting - Music Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS 08.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS 08.2013 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS 08.2011 - 05.2013
Skills
Student-centered learning
Group learning mechanics
Classroom management
Fundraising
Student records management
Test Proctoring
Testing and grading
Group and individual instruction
Student engagement
Lesson Planning
Musical coaching
Voice instruction
Sight Reading
Musical theory
Music theory expertise
Comprehensive knowledge of harmony
Sight singing
Piano expertise
Arranging music
Spreadsheet management
91 WPM typing speed
Scheduling
Professional telephone demeanor
Money handling abilities
Accomplishments
- Teaching License
- Mississippi Teacher's License with Choral and Public Speaking/Drama endorsements
- WORK AUTHORIZATION
- I am authorized to work in the following countries:
- United States
Additional Information
- Outstanding Undergraduate Pianist of the Year, 2014 Choral Excellence Award, 2016 World Premiere of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark, an opera in five acts, 2016 Music Education Music Voice and Choral/Opera Performance Keyboard 2011-2013 Nursing Holmes Community College Goodman, Mississippi, United States Coursework designed to prepare students for the Bachelor's degree in Nursing and Music Education Music Major Award, 2013 Deans and Directors Award, 2013 Choral Music Award, 2013 Nursing Music Education
Software
Google Drive
Spreadsheets
Microsoft OS
MAC OS
Certification
Licensed Teacher
Interests
Playing piano
Singing
Theatre
Learning languages
Gardening
Cooking
Timeline
Accompanist
MidSouth Music Institute
09.2021 - Current
CDL License - Class B - School Bus, Passenger Vehicle
07-2020
Music Director
Anchor Baptist Church
05.2019 - Current
Licensed Teacher
08-2018
Music Teacher
Desoto County School District
08.2018 - Current
Master of Choral Conducting - Music Education
University of Mississippi
08.2016 - 07.2018
Organist
Anchor Baptist Church
09.2013 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Mississippi
08.2013 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Holmes Community College
08.2011 - 05.2013