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Ron Brendel

Ron Brendel

Cleveland,TN

Summary

Respectful and discerning in relating to people of all levels of spiritual and musical maturities and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality worship experiences within the context of a local church and with a good working and ministry relationship with a senior pastor. I am a relator, but also a futuristic dreamer and planner. The pastoral stance is essential to the success of a music ministry within the local church context. Simultaneously, a positive and possibility-thinking posture is important to building a program that is ultimately designed to glorify God and point people to a relationship with Jesus Christ. In all aspects of my life, this is my singular goal.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor of Music

Lee University
08.2005 - Current
  • Teach applied voice (lessons) and voice related coursework
  • Oversight of music for monthly Liturgical Chapel services
  • Oversight of weekly performance seminar (8 years)
  • Director of Graduate Studies in Music (2 years)
  • Various committee assignments

Director of Music and Worship (interim)

First Baptist Church
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Choir director
  • Director of worship teams, vocal and instrumental
  • Worship leader for main services

Director of Music and Worship

Michigan Avenue Baptist
10.2017 - 01.2023


  • Choir director
  • Worship leader, all main and special services
  • Coordinated worship teams, vocal and instrumental
  • Pianist when needed

Director of Music Ministries

Wesley Memorial UMC
08.2007 - 04.2015
  • Choir director
  • Worship leader at all main services, both traditional and contemporary
  • Coordinated all paid and volunteer musicians
  • Produced major productions for Christmas, Easter, and other special ocassions

Education

Doctor of Musical Arts - Voice

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Master of Music - Voice

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Music Education - Voice

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

Skills

  • Vocal soloist
  • Voice teacher
  • Worship leader
  • Choral Conductor
  • Choral conducting teacher
  • Instructor of various music courses such as Church Music Administration, Music History, Fundamentals of Music and Worship, Diction for Singers, Vocal Literature, Musical Theatre pit orchestra director, music director for musical theatre

Timeline

Director of Music and Worship (interim)

First Baptist Church
01.2023 - 09.2023

Director of Music and Worship

Michigan Avenue Baptist
10.2017 - 01.2023

Director of Music Ministries

Wesley Memorial UMC
08.2007 - 04.2015

Professor of Music

Lee University
08.2005 - Current

Doctor of Musical Arts - Voice

Temple University

Master of Music - Voice

Temple University

Bachelor of Music Education - Voice

Evangel University
Ron Brendel