Tommy Sparks
Denver,CO
Summary
Professional musician with extensive experience in performance, composition, and music production. Known for exceptional collaboration skills and a strong focus on achieving results. Adept at adapting to changing needs while maintaining high standards. Proficient in various instruments, music theory, and sound engineering, consistently delivering impactful performances and projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Composer
Greenwood Community Church
Greenwood Village, CO
05.2024 - Current
- Composed original music for worship services, enhancing congregational engagement and spiritual experience.
- Collaborated with ministry leaders to create thematic soundtracks aligned with church events and teachings.
- Developed arrangements for choir and instrumental groups, ensuring musical cohesiveness during performances.
- Led rehearsals for choir members, fostering skill development and improving overall performance quality.
Music Director
New Hope Baptist Church
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Directed weekly choir rehearsals, enhancing vocal techniques and ensemble performance quality.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to select music aligning with worship themes and congregational needs.
- Implemented innovative music programs, increasing member engagement and participation in services.
- Mentored volunteer musicians, fostering talent development and building a cohesive music ministry team.
Sound Mixer
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Operated digital audio workstations to mix sound for various multimedia projects.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure audio quality met project standards.
- Conducted sound checks and made adjustments to optimize audio performance.
- Assisted in the setup and maintenance of audio equipment for live events.
Audio Engineer
Southern Hills United Methodist Church
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Operated sound mixing consoles to ensure high-quality audio during services and events.
- Collaborated with worship leaders to design effective audio setups for various church functions.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Assisted in training volunteers on basic sound engineering techniques for community events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Production
Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles, CA01-2026
Skills
- Music theory
- Keyboard harmony
- Composition
- Advanced chord progressions
- Writing lyrics
- Digital audio workstations
- Music composition
- Audio mixing
- Songwriting
- Sound engineering
- Apple logic pro X
- Avid pro tools
Timeline
Music Composer
Greenwood Community Church
05.2024 - Current
Music Director
New Hope Baptist Church
10.2022 - 04.2024
Sound Mixer
Oklahoma City Community College
08.2019 - 03.2022
Audio Engineer
Southern Hills United Methodist Church
05.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Music Production
Los Angeles Film School