Sadye Gathagan
sadye.gathagan@gmail.com | (291) 011-7726 | Sioux Falls, SD
Summary
Experience
Lead Organist at Church Music Services, SDMay 2022 - Present
- Led a team of 4 organists and 2 vocalists in providing music for Sunday morning worship services, special events, and concerts.
- Arranged and led weekly rehearsals for the music team.
- Wrote original arrangements of hymns and contemporary songs for use in worship services.
- Composed an original piece of choral music which was performed at the Christmas Eve service.
- Led musical groups on 3 international mission trips.
Senior Organist at Dakota Music, SDSep 2018 - Mar 2022
- Led a choir of 50 people in weekly performances.
- Trained 3 new organists in proper technique and repertoire.
- Arranged and composed 10 new pieces for the church's musical repertoire.
- Played the pipe organ at 5 weddings and 2 funerals.
- Gave a solo performance at the citywide music festival.
Organist at Sioux City Pipe Organs, SDSep 2012 - Aug 2018
- Arranged and played music for a wedding with 400 guests.
- Played at a church service that had an attendance of 300 people.
- Prepped and performed solo pieces for Sunday morning worship services every week for 6 months.
- Led a team of 4 other musicians in weekly rehearsals for 3 months.
- Taught beginners' classes on how to play the organ.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance at South Dakota State University, SDAug 2008 - May 2012
I have learned how to play the organ and how to read music.
Skills
- Piano
- Music Theory
- Counterpoint
- Fugue
- Improvisation
- Transcription
- Arranging
Shandia Kettlewell
shandia.kettlewell@gmail.com | (641) 116-7470 | Seattle, WA
Summary
Experience
Lead Organist at Pacific Lutheran University, WAApr 2022 - Present
- Led a team of 5 organists in providing music for Sunday morning services, special events, and concerts.
- Played the pipe organ for an average of 3 hours per week over the course of 10 years.
- Arranged and led bi-weekly rehearsals for the church choir.
- Composed original works specifically tailored to the strengths of the choir.
- Led worship at weekly Wednesday night service.
- Maintained upkeep on three different organs.
Senior Organist at University of Washington, WAJul 2019 - Mar 2022
- Led a team of 4 organists and 2 assistant organists in performing at Sunday services, weddings, and funerals.
- Played the pipe organ for an annual holiday concert that attracted over 1,000 people.
- Trained 3 new assistant organists in proper technique and repertoire.
- Selected music for worship services that enhanced the overall message being preached.
- Arranged special musical performances on Easter and Christmas Eve that were well-received by parishioners.
- Wrote a monthly column for the church newsletter highlighting different aspects of church music.
Organist at Seattle Pacific University, WAJul 2012 - Jun 2019
- Arranged and played music for a wedding with over 200 guests in attendance.
- Played at a local church every Sunday for 10 years.
- Taught beginner piano lessons to 5 students aged 8-10.
- Performed in front of an audience of 2,000 people as part of a symphony orchestra.
- Composed original piece "The Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies" which was performed by the school choir.
- Accompanied high school musicals such as "Grease", "Annie", and "Into the Woods".
Education
Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance at University of Washington, WAAug 2008 - May 2012
I have learned how to play the organ, read music, and perform in front of an audience.
Skills
- Piano
- Organ
- Music Theory
- Counterpoint
- Fugue
- Harmony
- Arranging