Well-seasoned accompanist and enthusiastic collaborator eager to share in new musical and learning experiences. Providing pedagogical background in singing and speech to supplement the choral experience and to nurture health and understanding of the human instrument.
Accompany and assist choir rehearsals; lead rehearsals and sectionals as needed; accompany and collaborate for choir concerts, juries, and student/faculty recitals.
Implement individualized lesson plans tailored to students strengths and needs; performance and audition preparation; focus on physical and vocal health.
Schedule musicians and ensembles for all liturgical services and events; lead rehearsals for adult choirs, children's choir, handbells, and praise band; train new singers and accompanists; hire and collaborate with outside musicians for special events; organize weddings and funerals; general musical instrument maintenance; manage payroll for music staff; accompany and cantor as needed.
Schedule musicians and ensembles for all liturgical services and events; lead rehearsals for adult choirs, children's choir, and praise band; train new singers and accompanists; hire and collaborate with outside musicians for special events; organize weddings and funerals; general musical instrument maintenance; manage payroll for music staff; accompany and cantor as needed.
Collaborated with various instrumentalists, singers, and choral and instrumental ensembles for lessons, recitals, concerts, juries, and competitions.
Provide live music for collegiate ballet classes, including pointe; sight-reading and adapting quickly to style and meter changes needed for each exercise.
Schedule musicians and ensembles for all liturgical services and events; lead rehearsals for adult choir and children's choir, train new singers and accompanists; hire and collaborate with outside musicians for special events; organize weddings and funerals; general musical instrument maintenance; accompany and cantor as needed.
Flexibility and adaptability
Collaboration
Leadership
Empathy
Building rapport
Teaching and academic achievement
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