EDWIN BAAH GYABENG
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Reliable and energetic Musician competent in diverse musical genres for large- and small-scale events. Versed in performing for church, community and celebratory events with personable demeanor and passion for music.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
National Organist
Ghana Baptist
09.2023 - Current
- Played at weddings and funerals of church and community members.
Church Organist
St. Georges Church (Non-Denominational)
09.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with choir director to prepare and accompany choirs, resulting in improved choral performances.
- Developed strong sight-reading skills to adapt quickly to new pieces and accommodate last-minute changes.
- Maintained the organ and other musical equipment, ensuring optimal performance quality during services.
- Prepared arrangements of hymns or anthems as needed, tailoring them for congregational singing or choir performances.
- Played at weddings and funerals of church and community members.
- Attended and participated in all scheduled rehearsals.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
Church Organist
Triumphant Baptist Church
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Played at weddings and funerals of church and community members.
- Attended and participated in all scheduled rehearsals.
- Learned performance pieces thoroughly to provide best possible accompaniment.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Worked with church leadership to select music and plan performances.
Piano Teacher
Triumphant Baptist Church
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating innovative teaching methods and individualized lesson plans.
- Developed personalized curriculum for each student to cater to their unique learning styles and needs.
- Fostered a passion for music in students by exposing them to various genres, composers, and historical periods.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
Education
Business Administration - Finance
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Mississauga, ON04.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Marketing)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana11.2022
Skills
- Interfaith collaboration
- Volunteer coordination
- Ensemble coordination
- Rehearsal management
- Score reading
- Public relations
- Music theory knowledge
- Digital organ technology
- Improvisational skills
Accomplishments
- Led Prempeh College School Choir to win the interschool Choir competition in March 2017
- Best Organist of High Schools in Ashanti region, Ghana. March 2017
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
National Organist
Ghana Baptist
09.2023 - Current
Church Organist
Triumphant Baptist Church
04.2019 - 12.2023
Piano Teacher
Triumphant Baptist Church
04.2019 - 12.2023
Church Organist
St. Georges Church (Non-Denominational)
09.2016 - Current
Business Administration - Finance
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Marketing)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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