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Positive, energetic self-starter with a knack for creativity.
Exceptional clerical skills, with innate ability to deliver
results. Deeply committed hard worker rooted in Christian values,
with natural people skills and poise in relating to the public.
WEDDINGS
With nearly a decade of experience, Kelsi is a seasoned wedding
musician with a sizeable repertoire. She brings a passionate
element to the ceremony with her innate sense of musicality and
delicate attention to detail. With competitive fees, Kelsi
maintains a busy schedule playing for weddings throughout the
Midwest.
ACCOMPANYING
Kelsi is an accomplished accompanist with over a decade of
experience. She has extensive experience accompanying vocalists as
well as instrumentalists, and is also an in-demand choral
accompanist. Her accompanying schedule has brought her to five
countries and several major U.S. cities, including Chicago, Boston,
and New York.
Her versatility
and ability to improvise are key components to Kelsi’s success as an
accompanist. She is comfortable with classical composition, jazz,
pop, sacred music, and Broadway tunes.
CLASSICAL
PERFORMANCES
Kelsi’s most recent performance was with Anderson University’s
orchestra in April 2009. She performed movement 1 of Felix
Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor. Video will be coming
soon.
R
E S U M E
Qualifications
-excellent sight-reading skills
- performance experience in 6 countries and many major US
cities
- perfect pitch
- adept at creating charts by ear
-can play by sheet music, lead sheet, chord chart, or
by ear
-experience in a variety of styles including classical,
showtunes,
sacred,
improvisation
Musical Experience
Private
Lessons:
PIANO
Dr. Randall Frieling:
2006-2009
Dr. Reginald Rodgers:
2005-2006
Joy Wisler: 2000-2005
Julie Alford: 1989-2000
ORGAN
Joy Wisler: 2004-2005
VOICE
Diana Huntoon: 2006-2009
Accompanying:
Madison Park Church of God: 2007-2009 |
Anderson,
Indiana
Women’s Ensemble Accompanist
“Voices of Praise” Choral Accompanist
Handbell Choir Accompanist
Anderson University: 2005-2009 | Anderson Indiana
Women’s Chorus Accompanist
Anderson University Chorale Accompanist
Accompanist for Private Vocal/Instrumental Lessons
Highland High School: 2001-2009 |
Anderson, Indiana
Show Choir Accompanist
Concert Choir Accompanist
North Side Middle School: 1998-2008 |
Anderson, Indiana
Choral Accompanist
Christian Congregation Church: 2004 |
Alexandria, Indiana
AWANA
Children’s Program Pianist
Teaching Experience:
Anderson University: 2008-2009 | Anderson, Indiana
Children’s Piano Instructor
Highland High School: 2002-2008 |
Anderson, Indiana
Vocal Coach
Director’s Assistant
Home School Music Co-op: 2007 |
Anderson, Indiana
General
Music Teacher (Pre-K through Grade 5)
Choral
Singing (mezzo-soprano):
Madison Park Church of God: 2007-2009 |
Anderson, Indiana
Women’s Ensemble
Anderson University: 2005-2009 | Anderson, Indiana
Women’s Chorus
Anderson University Chorale
Highland High School: 2001-2005 |
Anderson, Indiana
Show Choir Performer
Instrumental Ensembles:
Madison Park Church of God: 2007-2009 |
Anderson, Indiana
Contemporary Worship Band Director
Worship Band Pianist
Orchestra Synthesizer Player
Swing Band Pianist
The Gathering Church: 2008 |
Muncie,
Indiana
Worship Band Pianist
East Side Church of God: 2002-2007 | Anderson, Indiana
Worship
Band Keyboardist
Worship Band Pianist
Handbell Choir Member
Highland High School: 2001-2005 |
Anderson, Indiana
Show Choir Band Pianist
Other Musical Experience:
North American Convention of the Church of God: 2009 | Anderson,
Indiana
Women of the Church of God services pianist
Anderson Symphony Orchestra: 2009 | Anderson, Indiana
Score Reader
The Gathering Church: 2008 | Muncie, Indiana
Worship Arts Intern
First Presbyterian Church: 2003-2007 |
Anderson, Indiana
Substitute Pianist
Crown Pointe Assisted Living Community: 2001-2004 | Anderson,
Indiana
Volunteer
Background Pianist
International Convention of the Church of God: 2003 |
Anderson, Indiana
Prayer
Service Pianist
Music-Related Honors:
Anderson University Concerto/Aria Competition Winner:
2009
Indiana Music Teachers’ Association Competition
Honorable Mention: 2009
High School Arion Award Recipient: 2005
Deborah Andis Music Scholarship Recipient: 2005
ISSMA State Qualifier: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Best Keyboard in a Show Choir Band:
Music in the Parks: 2004
Carroll Show Choir
Invitational: 2004
Employment
Trevecca Nazarene University: 2009-present |Nashville,
Tennessee
Staff Accompanist
Belmont University:
2009-present | Nashville, Tennessee
Staff Accompanist
Anderson University School of Music: 2005-2009 |
Anderson, Indiana
Student Accompanist
Mark W. Fulton, DDS: 1998-2009 |
Anderson, Indiana
Part-Time Receptionist
Anderson University School of Adult Learning: 2005-2009 |
Anderson, Indiana
Receptionist
University Perk Café: 2003-2005 |
Anderson, Indiana
Barista
Education
Anderson University: 2005-2009 [August 2009 Graduation)
Church Music major/Christian
Ministries minor
Highland High School: 2001-2005 |
Anderson, Indiana
Academic Honors Diploma
References by request |
