Hi, I’m Joseph Crawford, a Port Colborne-based musician, educator, and events professional with over two decades of experience. Since 2006 I’ve served as Music Director and Events Coordinator at Trinity Church, playing organ and piano weekly, directing the choir, and planning fundraising events and community activities. I teach voice and piano at the Ontario Conservatory of Music since 2003, work as Joe Crawford Live performing and promoting gigs, and have a background in radio promotions and hosting. I enjoy mentoring youth and supporting people with disabilities and seniors, always aiming to create engaging experiences and meaningful connections through music and community events.

Joseph Crawford

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Hi, I’m Joseph Crawford, a Port Colborne-based musician, educator, and events professional with over two decades of experience. Since 2006 I’ve served as Music Director and Events Coordinator at Trinity Church, playing organ and piano weekly, directing the choir, and planning fundraising events and community activities. I teach voice and piano at the Ontario Conservatory of Music since 2003, work as Joe Crawford Live performing and promoting gigs, and have a background in radio promotions and hosting. I enjoy mentoring youth and supporting people with disabilities and seniors, always aiming to create engaging experiences and meaningful connections through music and community events.

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Hi, I’m Joseph Crawford, a Port Colborne-based musician, educator, and events professional with over two decades of experience. Since 2006 I’ve served as Music Director and Events Coordinator at Trinity Church, playing organ and piano weekly, directing the choir, and planning fundraising events and community activities.

I teach voice and piano at the Ontario Conservatory of Music since 2003, work as Joe Crawford Live performing and promoting gigs, and have a background in radio promotions and hosting. I enjoy mentoring youth and supporting people with disabilities and seniors, always aiming to create engaging experiences and meaningful connections through music and community events.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Director & Events Coordinator at Trinity Church
June 1, 2006 - Present
Directs weekly organ and piano performances and leads the church choir. Plans and runs fundraising events (Trivia Nights, Dances, Concerts, Christmas Cookie and Raffle Sales) and develops new ideas to support church projects.
Music Teacher at Ontario Conservatory of Music
August 31, 2003 - March 15, 2020
Teach voice and piano to primarily youth, including students with disabilities; work with adults and seniors as applicable.
Owner / Entertainer at Joe Crawford Live
January 1, 2000 - Present
Multi-award winning entertainer, comedian, and radio talk show host. Manage bookings with cold calls, promote performances via media and social media, and perform singing-televised style comedy shows, DJ, pianist, and emcee for live audiences.
Support Worker at Community Living
March 1, 2002 - December 1, 2017
Support youth in challenging situations and work with adults and seniors with mental and physical disabilities. Perform group-home duties, housekeeping, bookkeeping, and client care; mentor individuals daily and teach life skills.
Promotions Coordinator at 105.1 FM
January 1, 2003 - March 1, 2006
Create station-contest concepts, secure prize donations, and pitch advertisers to support campaigns; serve as a swing announcer for weekend/overnight shifts.
Promotions Assistant / Swing Announcer at 91.7FM
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Assist with planned contests and promotions; act as station mascot during remotes to promote the station.
Business Owner / Entertainer at Joe Crawford Live
January 1, 2000 - Present
Multi award winning Entertainer, Comedian and Radio Talk Show Host. Perform Singing Comedy Shows, DJ, Pianist, Emcee. Cold calls in booking gigs of entertainment and promotion via media and social media. Great interaction with the public and crowds at shows.
Promotions Assistant at 91.7FM
December 31, 2001 - December 30, 2002
Would help out with planned contests that ran on the station. Would be station mascot at times to go out on remotes to be able to promote radio station.
Business Owner at Joe Crawford Live
January 1, 2000 - Present
Multi-award winning entertainer, comedian and radio talk-show host. Booking gigs, promoting performances via media and social media;Performing singing/Comedy shows, DJ, pianist, emcee; strong audience interaction.
Promotions Assistant at 91.7FM
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Assisted with planned contests, and acted as station mascot during remote events to promote the station.

Education

Diploma in Broadcasting at Niagara College
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Broadcasting at Niagara College
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Broadcasting at Niagara College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026

Qualifications

First Aid Certification
June 1, 2017 - March 28, 2026
NVCI
September 1, 2017 - March 28, 2026
First Aid
June 1, 2017 - March 28, 2026
NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention)
September 1, 2017 - March 28, 2026
Knights of Columbus - Active Member
July 1, 2002 - March 28, 2026
First Aid
June 1, 2017 - April 1, 2026
NVCI
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other