Ryan Jones
WASHINGTON,DC
Summary
Dynamic Music Director with extensive experience in ensemble management, vocal coaching, and music arrangement. Proven track record in directing impactful performances and fostering collaboration among musicians.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
09.2016 - Current
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.
- Fostered a positive rehearsal environment, promoting open communication and constructive feedback among musicians.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Trained volunteer musicians, fostering teamwork and skill development in preparation for performances and services.
Music Director
Zion Baptist Church
Washington, DC
02.2010 - Current
- Directed worship services, coordinating music selection and arrangement for congregational engagement.
- Mentored choir members, enhancing vocal techniques and performance skills through structured rehearsals.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to align musical selections with sermon themes and church missions.
- Developed music programs, incorporating diverse genres to enrich worship experiences for varied demographics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Howard University
Washington, DC05.1995
Skills
- Ensemble management
- Arranging music
- Audition coordination
- Sound engineering
- Instrumental expertise
- Band directing
- Choral directing
- Score reading
- Vocal Coaching
Affiliations
Music Teacher:
J.H. Johnson Middle School SY 2007-2009
Kelly Miller Middle School SY 2004-2007
Spingarn Senior High School SY 1999-2003
Shaw Junior High School SY 1997-1999
Orr Elementary School SY 1995-1997
Music Director:
"Beauty and the beast" Deal MS 2026
"Beetlejuice" Deal MS 2025
"Madagascar" Deal MS 2024
"Les Miserables" Jackson-Reed SHS 2022
"Working" Jackson-Reed SHS 2021
"Little Mermaid" Janney ES 2020
Timeline
Music Director
District of Columbia Public Schools
09.2016 - Current
Music Director
Zion Baptist Church
02.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Howard University