Susan Ohannesian
Port Moody,BC
Summary
I have a lot of experience in and many skills related to church music and I have a passions for the organ, choirs and liturgy. I am not looking for a large or long term committment. I would like to be a part of the team at St. John's if there is a fit with my skill set and passions and the needs of the clergy, choir and congregation of St, John the Apostle, Port Moody.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Organist
St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church
02.2002 - 05.2021
- Played at weddings and funerals of church and community members.
- Attended and participated in all scheduled rehearsals.
- Learned service music thoroughly to provide best possible accompaniment.
- Played for Sunday services and extra festival services
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet worship needs and showcase skills.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles and reflect the liturgical season.
- At various time formed and conducted either a handbell choir or a junior choir
- Attended and participated in staff meetings, workshops and parish events.
- Worked with the music director and clergy to make sure the organ music and junior choir and handbell programs were integrated into the overall music program and worship needs of the church.
Organist/Choir Director
St. Philip's Anglican Church
06.1974 - 01.2002
- Played at weddings and funerals of church and community members.
- Player for all Sunday services and festival services
- Worked with church leadership to select music and plan services.
- Played the piano and the organ as necessary.
- Formed and directed an adult choir and a family choir.
- Learned service music thoroughly to provide best possible accompaniment.
- Attended and participated in staff meetings, workshops and parish events.
Church Organist
Shaughnessy Height United Church
01.1972 - 04.1974
- Played at weddings and funerals of church and community members.
- Played the organ for Sunday services and festivals.
- Learned service music thoroughly to provide best possible accompaniment.
- Played the organ and piano for choir rehearsals and services.
Education
Batchelor of Music - Organ Performance
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC12.1974
Skills
- Choosing Hymns and other church music to fit with the readings and liturgical season and the needs of the congregation to enhance worship
- Working with choirs to bring out their musical best and to support them spiritually and emotionally
- Social Perceptiveness
- Projecting Vocally
- Instrument Specialization - Organ and Piano
- Collaborating with Soloists
- Collaborating with clergy, Wardens, the choir and the congregation
Timeline
Church Organist
St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church
02.2002 - 05.2021
Organist/Choir Director
St. Philip's Anglican Church
06.1974 - 01.2002
Church Organist
Shaughnessy Height United Church
01.1972 - 04.1974
Batchelor of Music - Organ Performance
University of British Columbia
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