Yolandra Young
NORTH DINWIDDIE,VA
Summary
Hardworking Singer with solid musical background. Delivers performances with skill and dedication. Successful learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Choir Member
Metropolitan Baptist Church In Petersburg, VA
01.2015 - Current
- Strong desire to perform all pieces of music to the best of my abilities and achieve that aspiration through carefully planned practice sessions and a constant dedication to excellence.
- Competent communicator, particularly when interacting with other members of the choir.
- Assist the Music Minister with teaching other choir members voice parts.
- When asked, sang in other sections as assigned.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to maintain audience interest.
Student
Zion Conservatory Of Music
08.1973 - 05.1984
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, and schedules.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Searched at library to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Gathered information to research Piano to contribute to theory projects.
- Performed for special occasions such as Easter Programs for church services.
Band Member
Central Junior High School
08.1975 - 06.1980
- Sight-read musical parts during initial rehearsals and performances.
- Practiced numerous hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
- Interpreted different music to present characterization.
- Assigned appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, and rhythm to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Branched out from clarinet to perform on the xylophone due to ability to play the piano.
- Selected holiday performances, competition and special events.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances for competition.
- Set a good example for fellow band members by practicing sufficiently and always being ready to perform.
- Taught other musicians how to successfully play some of the more difficult parts of assigned pieces for competition.
- Was promoted from Cadet Band to Concert Band in the 6th grade and was assigned first chair clarinet when only in the 7th grade.
Education
Entry Level Development Program - Quality Assurance Specialist
DLA Coporate Intern Program
Columbus, OH02.2005
Master of Science - Business Administration
Trinity College & University
Sioux Falls, SC01.2002
BBA - Management
Trinity College & University
Sioux Falls, SD07.2001
Associate of Arts - Management Studies
University of Maryland University College
Heidelberg, Germany01.1999
High School Diploma -
Zion-Benton Township High School
Zion, IL06.1984
Skills
- Choir Rehearsals
- Performance Requirements
- Time Management
Timeline
Choir Member
Metropolitan Baptist Church In Petersburg, VA
01.2015 - Current
Band Member
Central Junior High School
08.1975 - 06.1980
Student
Zion Conservatory Of Music
08.1973 - 05.1984
Entry Level Development Program - Quality Assurance Specialist
DLA Coporate Intern Program
Master of Science - Business Administration
Trinity College & University
BBA - Management
Trinity College & University
Associate of Arts - Management Studies
University of Maryland University College
High School Diploma -
Zion-Benton Township High School
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