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Samuel E. Cook Cook

Farmington,MI

Summary

An experienced servant of God looking to be instrumental in transforming music ministries into more effective vehicles for outreach and church growth. A spiritual and knowledgeable musician and leader with proven excellence in teaching, playing, arranging, and conveying music to both singers and musicians. Devoted Minister of Music leverages talent to create atmosphere of celebration and reverence through music for worship services. Successfully leads and directs church music, special programs to include choir, vocal and instrumental phase and expressions of musical experience. Proficient in reading along with the ability to play Piano, Keyboard and Hammond along with drums. Consistently fosters innovative, blended style of music to enhance and support worship message goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Minister of Music

New Foundation Christian Center
06.2015 - 02.2024
  • Chose, prepared, and taught all music and parts to singers and instrumentalists
  • Taught proper singing techniques to facilitate musical growth and produce more cohesive sound
  • Introduced structure and organization for more effective ministry
  • Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to Praise Team and Choir.
  • Lead worship Psalmist

Piano Accompanist

Rennessaince Unity
07.2016 - 05.2018


  • Served as Band leader of the music department as well pianist lead musician.


Minister Of Music

Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church
04.2007 - 06.2014
  • Served as musical director of the Music Department and lead organist for church
  • Conducted Band Praise team and Choir rehearsals.
  • Lead Singer for Praise and worship

Education

Ph.D. - Education Administration

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2018

Master of Arts - Education

Marygrove College
Detroit, MI
05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Marygrove College
Detroit, MI
05.2003

Skills

    • Over 30 years of professional musician experience
    • Proficient accompanist and keyboardist
    • Reliable and punctual
    • Accomplished musical teacher and communicator
    • Sincere and effective worship leader
      • Advanced organizational and leadership skills
      • Extensive, varied, and current repertoire
      • Good judgement and sound integrity
      • Proficient in Sound Engineering
      • Music arranger producer and composer

Timeline

Piano Accompanist

Rennessaince Unity
07.2016 - 05.2018

Minister of Music

New Foundation Christian Center
06.2015 - 02.2024

Minister Of Music

Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church
04.2007 - 06.2014

Ph.D. - Education Administration

Walden University

Master of Arts - Education

Marygrove College

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Marygrove College
Samuel E. Cook Cook