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I blend my training as a composer, educator, and performer to provide a fresh approach to music education, shaping curricula that engage both classical and contemporary styles. I have led programs in schools and churches, directed ensembles on national tours, and built private studios that nurture creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning.…

Robert Stephens

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I blend my training as a composer, educator, and performer to provide a fresh approach to music education, shaping curricula that engage both classical and contemporary styles. I have led programs in schools and churches, directed ensembles on national tours, and built private studios that nurture creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning.…

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I blend my training as a composer, educator, and performer to provide a fresh approach to music education, shaping curricula that engage both classical and contemporary styles.

I have led programs in schools and churches, directed ensembles on national tours, and built private studios that nurture creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Music at Hamilton Park Montessori School

January 1, 2017 - Present

Developed and maintained a music curriculum including Orff-Schulwerk, Dalcroze, and digital music composition for a student body of 300; operates a private lesson studio teaching piano, electric bass, drums and voice.

Director of Music at Walker Memorial Baptist Church

November 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018

Rehearsed and prepared music for four choirs; conducted and arranged chamber orchestras for Christmas and Easter; digitized and maintained an extensive choral music library; developed a private piano lesson studio.

Organist at Pilgrim Cathedral of New Jersey

June 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016

Played Hammond organ and synthesizer; provided private vocal coaching and private instrumental lessons.

Pianist at Low Down Dirty Blues (National Tour)

February 1, 2015 - February 28, 2015

Pianist on the national tour accompanying featured performers; collaborated with production team for musical storytelling.

Minister of Music at St Paul’s Baptist Church

July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015

Rehearsed and prepared music for three choirs; played acoustic piano, Hammond and pipe organ; digitized and maintained an extensive choral library; provided private instrumental lessons.

General Music Teacher K-7 at Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School

September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013

Designed and implemented curriculum, unit and lesson plans utilizing small-group and differentiated instruction; implemented computer-based music programs (Auralia, Musition, GarageBand); music director for Gospel choir; staged The Wiz with NY-based live pit orchestra.

Musical Director at Grace Tabernacle Christian Center COGIC

July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2013

Rehearsed and prepared music for three choirs; played synthesizer and Hammond organ.

Director of Music at New Life Ministries

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Rehearsed and prepared music for three choirs; performed on piano, synthesizer, and Hammond organ; provided private instrumental lessons.

Staff Instructor at Soumas Heritage School of Music

June 1, 2000 - September 1, 2006

Provided private instruction in piano, drum set, and electric bass; provided vocal coaching and audition preparation.

Musical Director and Arranger at "Black to Broadway" (National Tour)

October 1, 2004 - October 1, 2004

Provided musical arrangements of classic African American show tunes; performed on acoustic piano as part of a jazz duo.

Assistant Musical Director at Queen Esther Marrow and the Harlem Gospel Singers

October 1, 2000 - March 1, 2003

Sound design and synthesizer programming; arranging and vocal coaching.

Director of Music at First Congregational Church, UCC

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

Assisted the pastor with the preparation of worship music; choral conductor for Adult and Youth Choir; performed choral music on piano and pipe organ.

Musical Director at Unforgettable, The Nat King Cole Story

May 1, 1998 - August 1, 1999

Performed as a member of a four-man cast; performed on acoustic piano onstage as part of a jazz trio.