Trence L. Giles
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Worship Leader with extensive experience at United Nations Phoenix, adept at choir direction and vocal coaching. Proven track record in developing future leaders and enhancing congregational engagement through innovative worship planning. Skilled in performance evaluation and team development, fostering a collaborative environment that elevates musical excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Leader
United Nations Phoenix
Phoenix, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Led 6-8 singers and a 4-5 piece band in worship services, fostering a cohesive worship experience.
- Mentored and trained future worship leaders, enhancing their leadership skills and confidence.
- Created monthly schedules for rehearsals and performances, optimizing team preparation and participation.
- Designed tutorials to aid praise team members in mastering musical parts.
Worship Leader
ReFreshing Church
Phoenix, USA
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted music instruction for worship team, enhancing vocal techniques and fostering ensemble cohesion.
- Managed 6-8 singers and a 4-5 piece band, elevating overall performance quality.
- Developed monthly schedules for team members, facilitating organized and efficient rehearsals.
Vocal Development
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
Phoenix, USA
11.2014 - 01.2021
- Oversaw weekly rehearsals for 60-80 voice choir, teaching 3-5 songs per session.
- Created instructional tutorials to aid choir and praise team members in mastering parts.
- Nurtured individual gifts in team members, enhancing collaboration and overall group cohesion.
- Managed scheduling of assignments for choir, praise team, and band, ensuring seamless operations and effective use of resources.
- Contributed to worship leadership, fostering greater congregational engagement and participation.
Lead Servant of Choir
Living Waters Kingdom Church
Cedar Rapids, USA
07.2007 - 09.2014
- Developed a 25-30 voice choir supported by a 4-5 piece band.
- Taught and reviewed songs, resulting in improved choir performance.
- Cultivated individual gifts in choir members, fostering personal and musical growth.
- Scheduled assignments for choir members, ensuring effective organization and participation.
Worship Leader
Cedar Rapids Family Church
Cedar Rapids, USA
07.2007 - 02.2009
- Led worship services, ensuring a cohesive and engaging experience.
- Supervised 10 to 12 singers and a five to six piece band to deliver unified worship experiences.
- Cultivated team of worship leaders to meet diverse service needs and enhance congregational engagement.
- Created monthly schedules for band members and singers to ensure organized and effective rehearsal preparation.
Vocal Assistant
Oakhill-Jackson Community Church
Cedar Rapids, USA
06.1996 - 06.2007
- Collaborated with Minister of Music to teach and prepare choir members for performances.
- Supported leadership of praise and worship sessions, fostering greater engagement among participants.
- Contributed to choir mastering efforts, improving overall sound quality and performance delivery.
Skills
- Choir direction
- Praise and worship leadership
- Servant leadership
- Perfect pitch
- Songwriting and arrangement
- Vocal coaching
- Worship service planning
- Rehearsal management
- Team development
- Congregational engagement
- Event scheduling
- Collaborative leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Musical proficiency
- Cultural relevance
- Improvisational skills
- Stage presence
- Team oversight
- Vocal expertise and experience
- Music leadership and management
- Worship planning and execution
- Song selection and discernment
Accomplishments
- Vocal Arrangements
- Reginald Holmes
- David Britton
- Sings Tenor for Jamar Esaw and Triad: 4 Christ 2009 - current
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Worship Leader
United Nations Phoenix
06.2023 - Current
Worship Leader
ReFreshing Church
01.2021 - 06.2023
Vocal Development
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
11.2014 - 01.2021
Lead Servant of Choir
Living Waters Kingdom Church
07.2007 - 09.2014
Worship Leader
Cedar Rapids Family Church
07.2007 - 02.2009
Vocal Assistant
Oakhill-Jackson Community Church
06.1996 - 06.2007