I am an energetic, results-driven music leader with over 20 years of experience in music leadership, performance, and education. I inspire and mentor young musicians, foster artistic growth, and lead successful collaborations, performances, and community engagement. I excel at curriculum development, vocal and instrumental instruction, and orchestrating large-scale musical productions. I am committed to nurturing an inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and a deep appreciation for music. I hold a BM in Music Composition as a Presidential Scholar and am pursuing a Master’s Degree in Worship Leadership & Theology, with ongoing work toward a Master’s in Choral Music & Theology.

Justin Francis

I am an energetic, results-driven music leader with over 20 years of experience in music leadership, performance, and education. I inspire and mentor young musicians, foster artistic growth, and lead successful collaborations, performances, and community engagement. I excel at curriculum development, vocal and instrumental instruction, and orchestrating large-scale musical productions. I am committed to nurturing an inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and a deep appreciation for music. I hold a BM in Music Composition as a Presidential Scholar and am pursuing a Master’s Degree in Worship Leadership & Theology, with ongoing work toward a Master’s in Choral Music & Theology.

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I am an energetic, results-driven music leader with over 20 years of experience in music leadership, performance, and education. I inspire and mentor young musicians, foster artistic growth, and lead successful collaborations, performances, and community engagement.

I excel at curriculum development, vocal and instrumental instruction, and orchestrating large-scale musical productions. I am committed to nurturing an inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and a deep appreciation for music. I hold a BM in Music Composition as a Presidential Scholar and am pursuing a Master’s Degree in Worship Leadership & Theology, with ongoing work toward a Master’s in Choral Music & Theology.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Performing Arts Chairman at Whittier Christian High School
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024
Scheduling, coordinating, facility management, and logistic design for the Performing Arts Department. Lead, develop, and build the Band & Choral Arts programs and teams. Teaching, coaching, one-on-one and group instruction, curriculum development, student leadership, fundraisers, and parental involvement. Lead and develop Performing Arts Directors with feedback, evaluation, and growth plans.
Music Director at Granada Heights Friends Church
May 1, 2002 - May 1, 2024
Leading a 50-member Choir and 35-member Orchestra for Sunday Worship & Events. Teaching instrumental, choral, and compositional methods. Managing Technical Arts (Audio, Video, Lighting), Theatrical Arts, Aesthetics, Creative Direction, and communications. Administering personnel, schedules, budget, database management, standards, policy, and leader mentoring.
Music Teacher, Vocal & Instrumental at Opus Music Academy
June 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
K-8th grade music concepts taught privately and in groups across Voice, Piano, Guitar, and Ukulele. Teaching Theory, Rhythm, Ear Training, Note Recognition, Technique, and Methodology.
Music and Theater Teacher at Lindsey Schools Inc.
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2002
Teaching Music, Theory, Instrumental Studies, Theatre, and Choir Classes; leading, preparing, and rehearsing seasonal performances; designing Curriculum, Tools, Academic Benchmarks, and Communications.
Music and Theater Teacher at Lindsey Schools Inc.
June 1, 2011 - Present
Teaching Music, Theory, Instrumental Studies, Theatre, and Choir Classes; leading, preparing, and rehearsing seasonal performances; designing Curriculum, Tools, Academic Benchmarks, and Communications.
VAPA Program Design at Los Nietos School District
June 1, 2024 - Present
K-8th Grade VAPA program design across the district. Create and implement General Music, Piano, Ukulele, Percussion curricula for all students. Teaching Theory, Rhythm, Ear Training, Note Recognition, Technique, and technology tools and curricula such as Kodaly, Orff, Faber, Hal Leonard, Alfred Music. Teaching Music Production, Composition, Recording, and Sound Design.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Composition at California State University, Fullerton
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
M.A. Worship Leadership & Theology at Azusa Pacific University, Azusa
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026

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Industry Experience

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