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Chris Powell

Chris Powell

Temple Musician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Composer | Artist | Creator

  • Education

    • European American Musical Alliance

      2019 -
      Diploma Musical Composition

      Studied at the Summer Institute of the European American Musical Alliance at the Schola Cantorum in Paris, France. Received diploma with honors in harmony.

    • Private Instruction

      1999 - 2008
      Music: Organ

      Studied organ privately with Dr. Lynne A. Lauderdale.

    • Private Instruction

      1995 - 2008
      Music: Piano

      Studied piano privately with Coleen Enders and Dr. Lynne A. Lauderdale

    • University of West Florida

      -

      Studied organ performance, theory, ear training, and participated in chamber ensembles and concerts.

    • The Juilliard School

      -
      Organ performance

  • Experience

    • Temple Beth-El Synagogue

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
      Temple Musician

      Provided music for Shabbat services and Bna Mitzvahs. Worked with professional and volunteer choir for High Holiday services.

    • Trinity Episcopal Church

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Organist/Choirmaster

      Recruited the first Trinity Choir in 40 years. Provided all music for services.

    • St. Anna's Native American Episcopal Mission

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Organist

      Worked with tribal leaders and traveling ministers to present appropriate music at services.

    • St. Andrew's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Destin, FL

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Organist/Choirmaster

      Was responsible for music at Sunday services and other liturgies. Performed concerts. Directed choir and handbell choir.

    • Holy Cross Episcopal Church

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Organist

      Was responsible for providing organ and piano music at all services and rehearsals. Chose hymns and service music. Played concerts. Participated in handbell choir. Assisted with children's choir.

    • Freelance Musician/Composer

      Jan 2008 - now
      Freelance Composer

      I am a freelance composer specializing in classical composition, church music, and some independent works. My music has been performed in churches and concert halls across the gulf coast region. I am always interested in collaborating to create new music!

    • St. James Episcopal Church, Queens, NY

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Organist/Choirmaster

      Was responsible for music at all services. Initiated a choir rehearsal. Worked in a very diverse, multi-cultural setting.

    • St. Paul Catholic Church

      Aug 2009 - Jul 2014
      Director of Music

      Responsible for all musical events that take place at Saint Paul Church. Founded new concert series bringing local and international artists to the Gulf Coast. Founded church orchestral ensemble. Compose music for Masses and other events. Manage a staff of eight (8) professional musicians. Direct volunteer choir and professional choral ensemble. Provide music for parish school Masses and events. Maintain office hours and manage music budget. Oversee historic Baumgarten Pipe Organ Project. Collaborate with parish clergy, volunteers, and staff. Create and print worship aids/order of Mass each weekend and for all other musical services. Show less

    • Freelance Musician and Private Lesson Instructor

      Jan 2012 - now
      Teacher

      Offers private lessons in piano, organ, composition, and improvisation.

    • Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra

      Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
      Composer in Residence

      As composer in residence, I am responsible for the composition of new pieces for the orchestra as a whole and for the various smaller ensembles with the orchestra. I will be asked to coach various ensembles in the preparation of my pieces, and also to work closely with the Conductor, Brian Brown, in the creation of larger works. So far, the orchestra has commissioned me to compose several pieces: Cathedral - for percussion ensemble, Modulating Melody - for full orchestra, Nunc Dimittis - for string orchestra, and On Toward Joy - for full orchestra. Show less

    • Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, AL

      Jul 2014 - Aug 2021
      Music Director and Organist

      At Christ Church Cathedral, I am responsible for directing all musical ensembles and playing the organ and piano for all liturgies, including Diocesan celebrations. I manage the Advent to Easter concert series and serve on the Diocesan Commission on Liturgy and Allied Arts.

    • Mobile Opera

      Sept 2016 - May 2020
      Accompanist

      Accompanist for the Opera Chorus and other functions as needed.

    • University of Mobile

      Jan 2017 - May 2020
      Accompanist

      General accompanist for university classes and performances.

    • Springhill Avenue Temple

      Jan 2018 - now
      Music Director

      Plan and execute liturgies, manage paid singers, and work closely with the Rabbi and Temple Board to grow the music program and promote Jewish music in the city of Mobile.

    • MOBILES SINGING CHILDREN INC

      Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
      Pianist

    • Huntsville First United Methodist Church

      Aug 2021 - now
      Associate Director of Music

    • Oakwood University

      Sept 2021 - now
      Adjunct Faculty

    • St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church

      Jan 2022 - May 2022
      Organist

      I played the Saturday Vigil Masses and other Masses and services as needed.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Strength Finder 1.0

      Gallup
      Jun 2014

    • Managing Multiple Priorities

      Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrack
      Oct 2012

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Chris Powell
      Silver Medal for Composition Global Music Awards Oct 2016 My composition, 6 Pieces for Viola and Piano, won a silver medal in the Global Music Awards competition.