Tony Kelley
Harvard,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in live production and music direction, notably with Harvard OCTAVE. Excelled in technical direction, instrument maintenance, and fostering community relations, achieving seamless concert performances and positive team environments. Skilled in music theory and conducting, adept at elevating performance quality and audience engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant/Busser
Lake Geneva House Of Music
07.2024 - Current
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Operated camera, lighting, sound, and grip equipment to use during production process.
- Spoke intelligently and enthusiastically regarding current music and performers to engage and entertain listeners.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
Director of Bands
Harvard OCTAVE
05.2023 - Current
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Planned 8 concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Wrote and arranged Pop and Orchestral music in original styles.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Selected and arranged music for 3 holiday performances and special events.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harvard High School
Harvard05-2026
Skills
- Technical direction
- Fundraising strategies
- Instrument maintenance proficiency
- Music theory/scoring
- Rehearsal coordination
- Overseeing community relations
- Managing performances
- Conducting
- Digital design
- Live production support
Websites
Accomplishments
- National Award in Leadership from Envision by WorldStrided
Timeline
Production Assistant/Busser
Lake Geneva House Of Music
07.2024 - Current
Director of Bands
Harvard OCTAVE
05.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Harvard High School
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