Shelton Ridge Love
Pianist • Organist • Composer
Greenville,SC
Summary
Passionate musician with over twenty years of experience as an accompanist, composer, and director. I enjoy working with people; I have a keen eye for detail; and I always strive for excellence. No matter the role I am in, I always strive to use my various abilities to create a top-notch product.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Artistic Director/Conductor
Greenville Gay Men's Chorus
Greenville, SC
09.2019 - Current
- Curate seasonal performances
- Serve as principal conductor for rehearsals and performances
- Recruit, audition, and prepare singers for performances
- Cultivate partnerships with other performing arts organizations to advance the art of choral and the mission of the chorus
- Direct the work of the artistic staff, including securing agreements with outside soloists and musicians as needed
Accompanist/Assistant Director
Fountain Inn Chorale
Fountain Inn, SC
08.2021 - Current
- Serve as principal accompanist (piano and organ) for rehearsals and performances
- Conduct sectional and full rehearsals as needed
Organist
First Baptist Greenville
Greenville, SC
09.2017 - 03.2023
- Accompany (organ and piano) choir and congregation for weekly services and rehearsals
- Prepare solo repertoire for weekly services
- Conduct sectional and full rehearsals as needed
- Work in tandem with Minister of Music to create and maintain a vibrant music and arts program for the church and community
Organist
Fourth Presbyterian Chruch
Greenville, SC
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Accompany (organ and piano) choir and congregation for weekly services and rehearsals
- Prepare solo repertoire for weekly services
- Conduct sectional and full rehearsals as needed
Assistant Editor
Majesty Music, Inc.
Greenville, SC
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Composer and arranger of choral and instrumental music
- Editor of music for publication
- Editor of for marketing
- Editor of grammar and mechanics for literature and correspondence
- Administrative assistance to Senior Editor
Freelance Composer
Love Notes, Inc.
Greenville, SC
Education
Bachelor of Music - Organ Performance
Bob Jones University
08.2006 - 12.2013
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)undefined
Accomplishments
- Published composer with Beckenhorst Press, Lorenz Publishing Company, and Hal Leonard
Affiliations
- American Guild of Organists
- American Choral Directors Association
Timeline
Accompanist/Assistant Director
Fountain Inn Chorale
08.2021 - Current
Artistic Director/Conductor
Greenville Gay Men's Chorus
09.2019 - Current
Organist
First Baptist Greenville
09.2017 - 03.2023
Organist
Fourth Presbyterian Chruch
07.2016 - 09.2017
Assistant Editor
Majesty Music, Inc.
08.2007 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Music - Organ Performance
Bob Jones University
08.2006 - 12.2013
Freelance Composer
Love Notes, Inc.
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