John Francis

John Francis

Consultant - 10 years

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Music and Worship at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA - MADISON

  • Education

    • University of Idaho

      1969 - 1972
      Music Teacher Education
    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      1972 - 1975
      Master of Arts (MA) Music Performance, General

      Performed in Madison Symphony and Dubuque, Iowa OrchestraCoached woodwind ensembles at High School Music CampInstructed university students in general music courseStudied bassoon and renaissance instruments in Europe during summer

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      1972 - 1975
      B. of Education Music
  • Experience

    • Institute of Cultural Affairs

      Jan 1973 - Jan 1983
      Consultant - 10 years

      Consultant – Institute of Cultural Affairs – U.S., Canada, Great Britain (10 years)• Secured corporate sponsors for Third World community development programs• Marketed and facilitated strategic planning seminars for communities, schools and corporations• Researched global development issues and trends to recruit experts in various fields

    • Appleton Area School District, Appleton, WI

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1989
      Supervisor: At-Risk Youth Job Training - 6 years

      • Recruited at-risk students for job training and monitored student performance• Secured placements for students• Wrote grant proposals

    • Williamson's Chapel UMC

      Apr 2005 - Jul 2010
      Director of Music

      Director of Music Program – Williamson’s Chapel UMC, Mooresville, NC (5 years)• Manage music program, staff and budget; serve as director and organist for traditional services. Program consists of 150 participants, including chancel, handbell, senior and service choirs• Organize and catalog music and equipment; prepare reports and newsletter articles• Established Joyful Notes, a vocal mission choir for senior adults to sing at nursing facilities• Designed and hosted an early morning prayer and meditation hour for commuters • Coordinate and direct Christmas and Easter cantatas, programs and pageants• Make weekly phone or in-person contact with home-bound music program members Show less

    • Aerotek Temporary Agency

      Dec 2010 - Dec 2011
      Temporary worker

      Temporarily employed as Equipment Operator in the Manual Metering area of Operations

    • CMS

      Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
      Director of Orchestra and Chorus

      Instructing students in techniques and theory, while rehearsing music for performance and competition. Coaching students in creating competitive performance project for in-class

    • Pineville United Methodist Church

      Aug 2012 - Apr 2017
      Director of Music

      Direct and oversee programs of music ministry for this local church

    • LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RECONCILIATION

      May 2017 - Feb 2020
      Director of Music and Worship

      organist, director of music ministries, rehearse and lead Praise Team, Chancel Choir and Handbells

    • ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA - MADISON

      Feb 2020 - now
      Director of Music and Worship
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Choral Music Instruction

      University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Consultant and workshop leader; fund raising; marketing

      Issued by Eastern Canada, Richmond, VA; New Orleans, LA; Glasgow, Scotland; London, England; Madison, WI
      Eastern Canada, Richmond, VA; New Orleans, LA; Glasgow, Scotland; London, England; Madison, WIAssociated with John Francis