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COLEY PURVIS

New Orleans

Summary

Dynamic and accomplished Choir Director with extensive experience at St Dominic Catholic Church, excelling in live music performances and vocal arrangements. Proven ability to enhance choir skills through effective rehearsals and vocal warm-ups, while demonstrating strong social perceptiveness and keyboard proficiency to engage audiences and elevate worship experiences.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Organis Choir Director

St Dominic Catholic Church

New Orleans

06.2024 - Current

Coached members on appropriate vocal expression while performing different styles of music.
Directed live performances of classical, contemporary, and sacred music.
Provided feedback to choir members regarding their individual progress in rehearsal sessions.
Transcribes musical compositions and melodic lines to create musical style.
Chose suitable music for vocal types and organized rehearsals to prepare members for performances.
Trained singers to develop vocal techniques and improve their singing abilities.
Stood in for conductor to lead rehearsals.
Played and practiced a variety of organ music for weekly church services.
Applied piano and keyboard skills to unique pieces and events.
Provided accompaniment for congregational singing during worship services.
Conducted vocal warm-ups with choirs prior to performances or services.
Coordinated with pastors and other church staff members on musical selections for upcoming services.

Church Organist

Queen Of Peaace

Selma

09.2021 - 05.2024

Practiced 5 hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.

Church Organist and Choir Director

St Augustines Episcopal Church

NAVARRE

03.2016 - 09.2021

Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
Composed and led performances for both vocal and instrumental music.
Played and practiced a variety of organ music for weekly church services.
Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
Attended meetings with pastors, ministers, and other church officials in order to discuss upcoming programs or events requiring music.
Conducted vocal warm-ups with choirs prior to performances or services.
Assigned parts for choir concerts based on individual talents and contribution to overall sound quality.
Provided accompaniment for congregational singing during worship services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Music Education: Choral/vocal Music

Troy University

Troy, Al

05.1981

Associate of Science - Applied Music: Piano

Wallace Community College

Dothan, AL