Michael Muturi Warungu
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Adept Choir Master and Pianist at St. Joseph The Worker Raiyani, I excel in fostering cohesive performances and developing sight-reading proficiency. My experience includes composing dynamic piano pieces and enhancing church services engagement through music. Skilled in chamber music and possessing strong improvisational abilities, I have significantly contributed to the success our musical teams and church events.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Choir Master and Pianist
St. Joseph The Worker Raiyani
01.2020 - Current
- Facilitated productive rehearsals with fellow musicians, fostering strong relationships and cohesive performances.
- Wrote dynamic piano pieces to accompany services.
- Assisted composers by recording piano parts for original works in studio environments, contributing to the creation of new music pieces.
- Played at regular events and church services.
- Prepared students and choir members for successful auditions and competitions by providing tailored coaching sessions focused on performance skills.
- Developed strong sight-reading skills, enabling quick preparation for impromptu performances or last-minute repertoire changes.
Music Director and Church Organist
St. Francis Of Asisi Ruiru Catholic Church
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Heading the choir technical team and recruiting new members for the same.
- Collaborating with the priest and the choir executives on future plans.
- Creating a calendar for the choir technical activities such as trainings and concerts,
- Facilitating and training the choir on music theories and site reading.
- Working with organist and instrumentalist for musical activities and masses.
- Built strong relationships within the community by organizing outreach programs and educational workshops.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
Church Organist
St. Lucia Membly Catholic Church
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Participated in regular staff meetings to ensure clear communication between church leadership and music ministry team members.
- Maintained the organ and other musical equipment, ensuring optimal performance quality during services.
- Organized music library efficiently, allowing for easy access to sheet music when needed.
- Enhanced congregation experience by selecting and performing appropriate organ music for weekly services.
- Rehearsed with soloists and instrumentalists, ensuring seamless integration into worship services.
Education
Diploma In Music - Music
Technical University Of Kenya
Nairobi11.2022
Certificate Piano Grade 3 To 8 - Collaborative Piano Studies
Kenya Conservatoire Of Music
Nairobi11.2019
Music Theory Grade 4 To 8 - Music
Amani Conservatoire Of Music
Thika11.2016
Skills
- Chamber Music Experience
- Improvisational Skills
- Stage presence
- Sight-Reading Proficiency
- Keyboard harmony
- Ear Training
- Rhythmic accuracy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Choir Master and Pianist
St. Joseph The Worker Raiyani
01.2020 - Current
Music Director and Church Organist
St. Francis Of Asisi Ruiru Catholic Church
03.2019 - 01.2020
Church Organist
St. Lucia Membly Catholic Church
01.2018 - 03.2019
Diploma In Music - Music
Technical University Of Kenya
Certificate Piano Grade 3 To 8 - Collaborative Piano Studies
Kenya Conservatoire Of Music
Music Theory Grade 4 To 8 - Music
Amani Conservatoire Of Music
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