Rachel Williamson

Location:

Birmingham, AL
United States 35205

Contact:

(205) 706-7592
rachel.denise.williamson@gmail.com

Additional Info:

Rachel Williamson

Objective Seeking to use musical talents and abilities in a professional setting.
Work Experience
Teacher
December 2010-Present Oak Mountain School of Fine Arts
Birmingham, AL
Instructed students in piano and voice, both in group and individual settings
Responsible for distributing teaching materials and weekly assignments
Teacher
May 2009-April 2010 Scrollworks Non-Profit Organization Birmingham, AL
Provided free piano lessons to underprivileged children
Incepted a piano ensemble to inspire cohesive teamwork for musically inclined children
Organized music library and reviewed literature for the improved effectiveness of teaching
Accompanist
August 2005-April 2009 University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
Accompanied a wide variety of soloists including voice, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, and double bass in a performance setting
Used musical abilities to assist in musical theater performances including Fidler on the Roof, Crazy for You, Hello Dolly
Sight-read open auditions for several musical theater productions
Music Experience
Mobile Symphony: Internship, summer 2008. Organized files, Procured ticket sales, Designed and promoted youth-oriented promotion of community involvement in the arts
Mobile Piano Ensemble: Was the only student at the University selected to be a part of the city-wide piano ensemble
Church Pianist: 10 years experience. Led congregations, choirs, and soloists in a liturgical setting; respnsibe for selecting and aquiring pieces
Chamber Musician: Was the first pianist in the Fine Arts program to collaborate with other instruments to perform chamber pieces in concert settings
Education
August 2005-May 2009 University of Mobile Mobile, AL
Graduated Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Music, emphasis in Piano; Minor in Humanities; GPA: 3.81/4.0
August 2010-May 2011 University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
Graduate studies in Library and Information Science.
Accomplishments
J. Craig and Paige T. Smith “First in Family” Scholarship: 2005-2009
Dean’s List: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Founder’s Scholarship: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Center for Performing Arts Scholarship: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Skills/ Interests
Excellent sight reader; Proficient in HTML, SGML, Cataloging, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Interests include reading, music, fishing, and needlework.
References
References are available on request.

Fees

$ 40.00 Dollars Per Hour
Negotiable.

Instruments

Piano, Harpsichord, Electronic Keyboard

Specialisms

Early Music, Contemporary Music, Jazz, Instrumental Accompaniment, Vocal Accompaniment, Vocal Repetiteur, Musical Theatre, Musical Direction

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