DENILLE KUNDER
Saskatoon
Summary
Professional musician with robust experience in music education, specializing in piano instruction. Adept at developing tailored lesson plans that foster skill growth and musical appreciation. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet diverse student needs. Known for reliability, patience, and effective communication to achieve optimal results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director
Christ Commission Fellowship
08.2024 - Current
- Led live performances and rehearsals and direct musicians to excel in performances.
- Organize educational workshops for the band and singers.
- Decide the key, song structure and segue of the music.
- Selected diverse and engaging music pieces for holiday performances and special events.
Church Pianist
First Baptist Church
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided accompaniment for choir rehearsal and performances.
- Support guest musicians during special services or performances
- Planned the Christmas candlelight service and collaborate with the clergy.
- Performed 5-10 minute music for prelude and prayer time.
- Accompany the congregational singing during the service.
Daycare Assistant
Leia Playhouse Daycare
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Used music and movement to teach kids knowledge and music appreciation
Choir Accompanist
Evan Hardy Choir
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Accompanist for weekly rehearsals and support the consistent progress of the choir
- Perform on Fall and Spring Concerts
- The choir performs in various schools in the city and choral workshop at U of S
Piano Instructor
Private Practice
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Conduct private lessons lasting from 30 - 60 minutes
- Teach Suzuki and traditional methods
- Prepare students for performances at Saskatoon Music Festival , and recitals on June and December
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Developed musical instruction with a goal of performance
- Worked with students to sharpen aural skill, aural memorization and piano techniques.
Piano Teacher
12 Strings Studio
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Successful performance in a Christmas recital
- Arranged students music pieces adapt to students musical capabilities
- Boosted student confidence in their performances through Suzuki method
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
Pianist and Accompanist
Parkway Bible Church
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Play keyboard in a band and piano for preludes, offertory, and hymn singing.
- Pianist for seniors group in their congregational worship and fellowship
- Choir Accompanist for holidays and special events
- Pianist for the for musical "Charlie Brown Christmas"
- Worked closely with music director to ensure that the music selected were cohesive with sermon themes and spiritual goal of each service.
- Collaborated with singers and instrumentalist to determine and achieve desired sound for performances
Choir Director
Greenhills Christian Fellowship
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Successfully performed at conferences and music festivals
- Enhanced choir performance by implementing innovative rehearsal techniques and strategies.
- Implemented two cantatas in a year
- Arranged music pieces for singers and pianist for special event
- Play keyboard for the church band
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Educated singers on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
Church Pianist and Accompanist
Filipino Alliance Church
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided musical accompaniment for weekly choir rehearsals
- Collaborate with other musicians by playing keyboard in the band
- Encouraged congregants to participate in worship by playing new arrangements of the hymns.
Education
Diploma in Creative and Performing Musical Arts - PIANO
University of the Philippines
01.1996
Bachelor of Music - MUSIC EDUCATION
University of the Philippines
01.2000
Skills
- Pianist for church services
- Choir accompanist
- Improvisational skills
- Music educator
- Piano teaching professional with 25 years of experience
- Piano instructor specializing in Suzuki method
- Arranging music
Timeline
Church Pianist
First Baptist Church
10.2024 - 12.2024
Music Director
Christ Commission Fellowship
08.2024 - Current
Daycare Assistant
Leia Playhouse Daycare
07.2023 - 08.2023
Choir Accompanist
Evan Hardy Choir
01.2022 - 01.2023
Piano Instructor
Private Practice
01.2020 - 01.2023
Piano Teacher
12 Strings Studio
01.2019 - 01.2020
Pianist and Accompanist
Parkway Bible Church
01.2012 - 01.2017
Choir Director
Greenhills Christian Fellowship
01.2010 - 01.2012
Church Pianist and Accompanist
Filipino Alliance Church
01.2007 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Music - MUSIC EDUCATION
University of the Philippines
Diploma in Creative and Performing Musical Arts - PIANO
University of the Philippines
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