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RESUME/CV

Resume
education
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Doctor of Musical Arts in Church Music (2012)

Concentration in Conducting

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Fort Worth, TX

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Master of Music in Church Music (2009)

Dual Concentrations in Conducting & Vocal Performance

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Fort Worth, TX

James McKinney Outstanding Performer Award, 2009

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Bachelor of Arts in Music (2005)

Piano Performance

Cameron University

Lawton, OK

Summa Cum Laude

skills

  • Multimedia and audio/visual production, including sound, lighting, and audio recording.

  • Experience directing vocal and instrumental groups of all sizes and styles.

  • Worship leadership, in both traditional and contemporary styles.

  • Web design and strategic marketing via social media and the internet.

  • Production of musical performances and music for large public gatherings.

  • Composition, arranging, and orchestration skills.

  • Piano in both classical and popular styles; sight-reading and improvisational abilities.

  • Organ at a functional service-playing level.

  • Vocal performance (tenor) in most styles.

teaching
experience
Head Choral Director
Amon Carter-Riverside High School
Fort Worth, TX

​2020 - 2022

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Overview: Oversight and direction of all aspects of the Carter-Riverside choral program, including instruction, assessment, recruitment, and retention of students. 

 

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Assistant Professor of Music

College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO

​2015 - 2020

 

Courses taught: Applied Voice, Aural Skills, Chorale, Church Music Ministry, Conducting I & II, Congregational Worship Music, Diction for Singers, Exploration of Music, Music Theatre Workshop,  Vocal Pedagogy.

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Other responsibilities: Fulfilled a broad range of organizational tasks, including management of the music department’s annual budget and course offerings, and oversight of event marketing, utilizing both print and social media. Active involvement in music curriculum development and assessment, including several degree revisions. Served on the college’s education committee, which gave oversight of the education program, and advised numerous students through the program to their first jobs as certified music educators. Artistic programming of concerts, ceremonies, and large events. 

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Director of Choral Activities/
Applied Voice & Piano Instructor
San Jacinto College South, Houston, TX

​2013-2015

 

Courses taught: Choir, Music Appreciation, Music Fundamentals, Class Piano, Voice Lessons, Piano Lessons.

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Other responsibilities: Oversight of adjunct faculty, concert and event programming and management, community outreach and recruiting.

 

 

Temporary Director of Choral Music/
Voice Instructor
Cameron University, Lawton, OK

​2012-2013

 

Courses taught: Concert Choir, Opera Workshop, Music Theory, Conducting, Applied Voice, Vocal Diction.

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Other responsibilities: Community outreach and recruiting, concert and event programming and management, student advising.

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Conducting and Applied Voice Instructor (TA)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

2008-2011

 

Courses taught: Conducting and Choral Procedures I, Applied Voice.

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professional affiliations

  • American Choral Directors Association

  • National Association of Teachers of Singing

  • American Guild of Organists

  • National Association for Music Education

church music
experience

Director of Music & Worship
Alliance United Methodist Church,

Fort Worth, TX
2020-Present

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Oversight and direction of the worship and music ministry of the church, including one contemporary and two traditional services each Sunday. 

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Minister of Music
Memorial Baptist Church, Pasadena, TX
2013-2015

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Oversight of the worship and music program of the church, primarily focusing on vocal and instrumental music for worship.

 

Minister of Music
New Hope Baptist Church West, Duncan, OK
2012-2013

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Oversight of the worship and music program of the church, including preschool, children’s, youth, adult, and senior adult choirs, as well as instrumental music in worship. 

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Minister of Worship & Communications
Oak View Baptist Church, Irving, TX
2009-2012

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Oversight of the worship and music program of the church, including preschool, children’s, youth, adult, and senior adult choirs, as well as instrumental music in worship. Also coordinated all print, web, video, and social media communication.

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Assistant Pastor of Worship
Lake Arlington Baptist Church, Arlington TX
2006-2009

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Assisted the Pastor of Worship with all facets of the worship and music program. Special emphasis on the orchestral program. Rehearsed and conducted the sanctuary choir on a semi-regular basis.

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Minister of Music
Gatlin Baptist Church, Marlow, OK
2002-2005

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Oversight of the music program of the church, including adult choir and instrumentalists.
 

professional experience

Associate Conductor,

Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale
2008-2012

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Conducted multiple concerts, worked with the conductor in planning and programming, organized growth and outreach efforts, prepared the chorus for multiple concerts with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

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Tenor/Baritone Soloist

  • Brahms’ Ein Deutches Requiem
    College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO (2018)

  • Mozart's Requiem
    Branson Chorale, Branson, MO (2018)

  • Handel’s Messiah,
    Harrison Community Choir, Harrison, AR (2016)

  • Handel’s Messiah
    Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth, TX (2010, 2011)

  • Mozart’s Requiem
    Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, TX (2011)

  • Handel’s Messiah
    Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, TX (2008, 2010)

  • Weill’s Street Scene (Sam Kaplan)
    Cameron University, Lawton, OK (2004)

  • Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi (Rinuccio)
    Cameron University, Lawton, OK (2003)

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Music Director (Theatrical)

  • The Pirates of Penzance (2020)
         College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO

  • Bright Star (2019)
         College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO

  • Mary Poppins (2018)
         College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO    

  • Meet Me in St. Louis (2017)
         College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO

  • The Addams Family (2016)
         College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO

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Published Compositions

Hinshaw Music (Glendale, CA)

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Guest Conductor

  • Fort Worth Civic Orchestra, Fort Worth, TX (2010)

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