Joe Caddy

Experience

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  The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

  Aug 2002 - now

  Responsibilities include:Write, direct and perform dramatic works.Assess the needs of the ensemble and recruit new members to meet these needs.Program and perform in religious services and special events involving theatrical and musical worksArrange trip itineraries and coordinate group travel.Instruct drama workshops in a variety of instructional settings for actors of varying abilities and backgrounds.Oversee a Creative Arts Advisory Council to provide oversight and guidance for the continued development of drama, dance and other creative arts cultivated as vibrant expressions of worship within the USA Central Territory.Oversee the Territorial Creative Arts Service Team (CAST) as a means of communicating the gospel message as well as for future development of creative artists and arts leadership within the USA Central TerritoryCo-author a national drama curriculum resource to be used at Salvation Army centers in all four USA territoriesInstruct at national and regional Salvation Army conferences as a guest clinician in theater and musicCo-conduct and select performance repertoire for the Territorial Youth Chorus Show less

  • Director of Fine Arts Ministries

    Oct 2010 - now

  • Artistic Director - Bill Booth Theater Company

    Aug 2002 - now
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  Schaumburg School District 54

  Aug 2003 - Jun 2006

  Planned and facilitated monthly staff development sessions with all district Jr. High Music teachers. Scheduled and programmed institute days and in-service sessions for district fine arts personnel. Organized articulation meetings with Elementary and Instrumental music personnel. Created proposals for music software purchases and implementation for all schools in the district as part of Field Leader team. Worked collaboratively with other department chairpersons to create arts integrated cross-curricular lessons. Show less Prepared choruses for concert performances, assemblies, field trips and chorus festivals. Co-directed school musicals “Little Shop of Horrors” and "Bye Bye Birdie".Created and maintained a website for instructional resources and student work.Modified and designed instruction for students with special needs based on IEP and other professional recommendations. Instructed beginning guitar and keyboard students using group instruction.Implemented music technology applications such as notation software to assist students in their understanding of music theory and to create music compositions. Show less

  • Field Leader for Junior High Vocal & General Music

    Aug 2005 - Jun 2006

  • Vocal Music Instructor

    Aug 2003 - Jun 2006
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  The Salvation Army Chicago Metropolitan Division

  Jun 2006 - Oct 2010

  Assistant Director of Music and Gospel Arts

  Provided training of music and gospel arts groups at the Corps level through on-site instruction in band, chorus, piano and guitar.Assisted with the planning and administration of annual Metro Music Camp and Junior Music Camp.Maintained Divisional resource library and equipment inventory.Organized and directed Metropolitan Youth Chorus and the divisional youth drama team.Provided guidance and direction to Corps leaders with regards to resources, materials and equipment purchases.Supervised seasonal music department employees including scheduling shifts, conducting interviews and processing payroll and hiring documents. Show less