Graham Fast
Edmonton,AB
Summary
I am an experienced choral singer and conductor in the Edmonton area with a broad range of other technical skills. I have worked with many choirs of different skill levels, providing vocal assistance and invited to conduct concerts on occasion. I collaborate with other conductors and musicians well, and provide a positive and productive atmosphere during important rehearsals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Choral Conductor
Edmonton Metropolitan Chorus
Edmonton, AB
01.2022 - Current
- Working with the Artistic Director to assemble and produce concerts for the Edmonton Metropolitan Chorus concert season.
- As a Project Conductor, I conduct one concert per season with the ensemble.
Orchestral Music Librarian
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Edmonton, AB
08.2018 - 11.2023
- Prepared sheet music for each performance of the orchestra throughout the performance season.
- Updated existing bibliographic and inventory information in the music database.
- Monitored budgets related to purchasing music materials for the library's collection.
- Updated music library, rented and purchased additional music in collaboration with the Artistic Administrator as necessary for performances.
Teaching Assistant
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
08.2015 - 04.2017
- As a graduate student Teaching Assistant, I was in charge of maintaining and distributing choral music to the choirs at the University of Alberta for rehearsals and performances.
Choral Assistant
Vocal Alchemy
Edmonton, AB
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted in conducting and preparing music for choral rehearsals and performances.
- Collaborated with the choir director, Jordan Van Biert, to plan weekly practice sessions.
- Attended meetings with the choir director and board members to discuss upcoming performance plans.
Reprographics Operator
West Canadian Print & Design
Calgary, AB
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Performed daily maintenance on the printers to ensure proper functioning of the machines.
- Loaded paper stock into feeders, hoppers or other large-format printers in preparation for printing processes.
- Compiled customer orders for reprographics services including scanning, copying and printing jobs.
- Printed engineering and architectural drawings for large firms in the Calgary area.
- Inspected finished printed products for defects and conformance with customer requirements.
Choral Scholar
Knox Presbyterian Church
Calgary, AB
04.2007 - 08.2015
- Attended rehearsals and Sunday church services regularly, arriving on time and prepared with musical ideas to provide to the Music Ministry.
- Collaborated with the Music Director and other singers to create an overall unified sound within the ensemble.
- Arranged and attended sectional rehearsals as needed to refine specific sections of music.
Voice and Piano Teacher
Morin Music Studio
Calgary, AB
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Weekly lessons with young students, teaching them the basic techniques of ear training, singing, and piano playing.
Organ Scholar
Knox Presbyterian Church
Calgary, AB
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Given organ lessons by the main Organist in order to participate in Sunday services playing the organ for the music ministry
Assistant Conductor
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted the main university ensemble conductor, Gareth Jones, conducting the concert band during rehearsals and concerts.
Ensemble Music Librarian
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Prepared sheet music and scores for the Wind Ensemble and Concert Bands for upcoming rehearsals and performances.
- Collaborated with the conductor on where to source certain pieces of music and would order sets as necessary.
- Became very fluent with using a photocopier and binding music parts.
Percussion Instructor
Calgary Stampede Showband
Calgary, AB
08.2011 - 07.2013
- As a member of the instructional staff, I taught percussion music, including both basic and advanced rudiments to members of the Drum Line, as work towards our annual field show performances.
Avionics Technician Apprentice
Viking Air Ltd.
Calgary, AB
09.2008 - 05.2011
- Assisted other technicians in troubleshooting various aircraft electronic malfunctions.
- Performed functional tests on avionics systems to ensure proper performance and reliability.
- Inspected, tested and repaired avionics systems such as navigation, communication, auto-pilot and instruments.
- Maintained aircraft electrical wiring harnesses for airworthiness standards.
Education
Master’s Degree - Choral Conducting
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB11-2017
Bachelor of Music - Integrated Voice And Conducting
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB05.2014
Diploma - Avionics Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB05-2008
Skills
- Singing
- Choir Conducting
- Percussion Playing
- Trumpet Playing
- Wind Band Conducting
- Music Librarian Skills
- Teaching
- Avionics
- Reprographics
Organizations
- Calgary Stampede Showband
- Knox Presbyterian Church
- Il Sono Men’s Ensemble
- Supersonic Men’s Chorus
- Vocalectic
- Spiritus Chamber Choir
- Collegium Musicum
- Chamber Choir
- University Chorus
- Pro Coro Canada
- Luminous Voices
- Alberta Baroque Ensemble
- Chronos Vocal Ensemble
- University of Alberta Madrigal Singers
- Vocal Alchemy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Choral Conductor
Edmonton Metropolitan Chorus
01.2022 - Current
Orchestral Music Librarian
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
08.2018 - 11.2023
Teaching Assistant
University of Alberta
08.2015 - 04.2017
Choral Assistant
Vocal Alchemy
01.2015 - 01.2016
Reprographics Operator
West Canadian Print & Design
06.2014 - 08.2015
Organ Scholar
Knox Presbyterian Church
01.2014 - 01.2015
Voice and Piano Teacher
Morin Music Studio
09.2013 - 05.2015
Assistant Conductor
University of Calgary
09.2013 - 06.2014
Ensemble Music Librarian
University of Calgary
09.2012 - 05.2014
Percussion Instructor
Calgary Stampede Showband
08.2011 - 07.2013
Avionics Technician Apprentice
Viking Air Ltd.
09.2008 - 05.2011
Choral Scholar
Knox Presbyterian Church
04.2007 - 08.2015
Master’s Degree - Choral Conducting
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Music - Integrated Voice And Conducting
University of Calgary
Diploma - Avionics Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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