Christopher Dent

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Director of Music at Indianola Presbyterian Church @ The Ohio State University School of Music
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Grove City, Ohio, United States, United States
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I have served as music director for Lutheran, Presbyterian, Unitarian Universalist and United Methodist churches throughout the central Ohio region. I have directed festival choirs throughout Ohio including the 2014 Adams County (Ohio) Arts Festival All-County Choir.In January 2015, I traveled to Toronto, Canada as one of five conductors chosen to work with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and Elora Festival Singers as part of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir's Choral Conductor's Symposium which is part of their "Emerging Conductors Program." I was selected as a conducting fellow in the 2012 Professional Choral Institute held at the University of South Florida.With extensive experience as a trumpet player, I am equally comfortable working with instrumentalists of all ages which is reflected in my work with the Reynoldsburg Community Band.

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The Ohio State University School of Music

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Director of Music at Indianola Presbyterian Church
Christopher Dent Work Experience Details
  • The Ohio State University School Of Music
    Office Associate For Concert Bands And Music Education
    The Ohio State University School Of Music Sep 2017 - Present
    Columbus, Ohio Area
    • Provide primary administrative support for concert bands, orchestras, and music education areas. Assist with administrative support for choral area as needed.• Coordinate students’ auditions for ten ensembles, including preparation of audition materials and schedules.• Responsible for new music purchases and rentals for twelve ensembles, including communications with publishing and rental agencies, as well as coordination with the Ohio State University purchasing/legal department to secure appropriate signatures and permissions.• Assists with artist contracts (working with appropriate agencies within the university) and performance arrangements including performance space, artist lodging and transportation. • Serve as primary registrar and point of contact for the annual High School Honor Band weekend:o Receive and track nominations and accepted participants.o Answer all questions from parents, participants, and band directors.o Maintain reports to ensure all payments and required paperwork are received. o Using university approved policies, secure food, lodging, and transportation for participants. o Assist with securing rooms for rehearsals, masterclasses, and performances.o Assist with supervision of OSU student volunteers. • Serve as primary registrar and point of contact for Youth Summer Music Programs, encompassing 9 separate camps with over 500 student participants.o Point of contact for camp inquiries and questions.o Receiving and tracking all registrations and camp payments.o Receive and document all required paperwork for camps.o Track camp specific program requirements-private lesson permission, consent for medical treatment for Marching Band Clinic participants.• Program Manager for Music Education area, working with faculty and the Office of Accreditation, Placement and Licensure to place students in appropriate field placements according to University and State regulations.
  • Indianola Presbyterian Church
    Director Of Music
    Indianola Presbyterian Church Aug 2015 - Present
    Columbus, Ohio Area
    I direct the Chancel Choir in weekly rehearsal and provide support to other ensemble leadership. I conduct the Chancel Choir in weekly worship services, presenting introits, prayer responses, and anthems as well as helping to lead congregational participation in worship. Working with worship leadership, in particular ensemble directors and accompanists, we strive to identify opportunities for additional involvement of musicians of all ages and abilities including incorporating children's ensembles in services and scheduling youth to perform as prelude to the Christmas Eve worship service.I work with the pastoral leadership and music leadership to expand the congregation’s musical repertoire through the introduction of new hymns, congregational songs and choral music.I work to ensure clear communication to musicians through weekly emails with reminders of upcoming music, events and prayer requests.I oversee maintenance and care of music equipment, pianos, robes, and music library.Since June of 2020, I have served as video producer of weekly streaming worship services. Editing all elements of the weekly worship service to ensure smooth transitions of service parts including all music offerings.
  • Opera Project Columbus
    Chorus Master
    Opera Project Columbus Jun 2015 - Jul 2019
    Working with the Artistic Director I created and maintained the Chorus rehearsal schedule. I conducted music rehearsals for the Opera Chorus preparing the chorus to work with Maestro Alessandro Siciliani. I made available to Chorus members resources to secure music scores, pronunciation aids, and other materials needed for success.
  • The Magpie Consort
    Artistic Director
    The Magpie Consort Sep 2016 - May 2019
    Columbus, Ohio
    I developed and programmed each concert series to highlight the skills of the ensemble members. I strive to run rehearsals efficiently and productively at all times. I work to develop a positive organizational presence within the community.
  • First Unitarian Universalist Church Of Columbus
    Interim Director Of Chalice Choir
    First Unitarian Universalist Church Of Columbus Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
    Columbus, Ohio
    I directed the Chalice Choir-a 45-50 voice mixed voice (SATB) choir for all rehearsals, weekly services (three Sundays per month), and for special events including concerts. Repertoire presented is a mixture of secular and sacred, music from the "traditional" choral canon and world music. I conducted the choir in the premiere of a commissioned work to celebrate the ministry and career of the senior minister upon his retirement.
  • Linworth United Methodist Church
    Tenor Section Leader/Assistant Director
    Linworth United Methodist Church Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
    Columbus, Ohio Area
    I served as tenor soloist/section leader in the Chancel Choir. I directed the Chancel Choir as needed. I also assisted with direction of the Linworth Children's Choir.
  • Opera Project Columbus
    Chorus Member
    Opera Project Columbus May 2014 - Jun 2014
    Columbus, Ohio Area
    Sing in Opera Project Columbus's production of "I Pagliacci" staged directed by Christopher Purdy and conducted by Alessandro Siciliani.
  • Broad Street Presbyterian Church
    Interim Director Of Music
    Broad Street Presbyterian Church Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
    Columbus, Ohio Area
    Direct all musical ensembles including Broadstreet Choir, Broadstreet Bells and Celebration Singers (Children’s Choir) in weekly rehearsals.Conduct the Broadstreet Choir in weekly worship services, presenting introits, prayer responses, anthems and benedictions, as well as helping to lead congregational participation in worship.Identify opportunities for additional involvement of musicians of all ages and abilities including incorporating Celebration Singers in occasional 8:45 services and scheduling youth to perform as prelude to 8:45 services and the family Christmas Eve service.mplemented Summer Choir program to allow choral music to continue during the Broadstreet Choir summer recess and involve singers who may not be able to make a commitment to weekly choir rehearsal and worship services. Conduct and/or prepare ensembles in performances in concerts within the Central Ohio area including concerts at the 2013 Ohio Choral Directors Association state conference, 2013 and 2014 Martin Luther King Day Open House at the King Arts Complex, 2013 Franklin Park Conservatory Holiday Festival, 2014 Columbus Spring Ring Handbell Festival and concerts at Broad Street Presbyterian Church.Continually work to expand the congregation’s musical repertoire through the introduction of new hymns, congregational songs and choral music.Improved communication to musicians through weekly emails with reminders of upcoming music, events and prayer requests. .Coordinate Elizabeth W. Lange Organ Recital Series. Contract performers through Artist Representatives; arrange housing, accommodation, transportation, and rehearsal schedules for performers, and assist with program design and publicity.Assist (as needed) with leading singing during the 9:50 children’s Sunday School group gathering time.Oversee maintenance and care of music equipment, pianos, robes, and music library.Oversaw the purchase of Glory to God the new Presbyterian Hymnal.
  • The Ohio State University At Marion
    Director Of The University Chorus
    The Ohio State University At Marion Sep 2011 - May 2014
    Marion, Ohio
    -Serve as principal conductor of ensemble.-Select music in order to suit performance requirements including venue, season, audience, and to accommodate ability of performers.-Recommend music to be purchased in accordance with budget guidelines.-Actively recruit new members.
  • Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
    Director Of Music
    Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Sep 2003 - Jun 2012
    Columbus, Ohio
    -Served as Festival Choir director for Cantor Connection 2011 Epiphany Lessons and Carols Service.-Conducted Ohio premiere of Te Decet Hymnus by Paul O. Manz at 2009 Cantor Connection hymn festival.-Select music in order to suit performance requirements of worship services while accommodating the composition and abilities of ensembles.-Compose/arrange choral anthems, instrumental interludes, psalm refrains and other musical works for ensembles. -Revived children’s music ministry including children’s vocal choir and children’s handbell choir.-Created the Trinity Orchestra, providing an ensemble for instrumentalists of all ages and ability levels from the congregation and community to share their musical talents.-Assisted in fund-raising for new hymnals and secured funding for purchase of three octave set of Malmark Choirchimes®.
  • Reynoldsburg Community Band
    Music Director/Conductor
    Reynoldsburg Community Band Mar 2006 - Aug 2010
    Reynoldsburg, Ohio
    -Selected music in order to suit performance requirements including venue, season, audience, and to accommodate ability of performers.-Developed program notes for concerts and provide spoken introductions for compositions at concerts.-In conjunction with appropriate members of Executive Board, helped secure funding through fundraising and corporate (business) sponsorships.
  • St. Luke Lutheran Church
    Director Of Music
    St. Luke Lutheran Church Jan 1998 - Aug 2003
    Zanesville, Ohio
    Planned and directed all musical ensembles in weekly worship, helping to lead congregational participation in worship.Conducted the St. Luke Chamber Orchestra and other chamber ensembles for special worship services.Assisted in selecting hymns for worship services.Scheduled tour and performances arranging for transportation and lodging.Coordinated music for Vacation Bible School.

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Conducting Choral Music Vocal Music History Trumpet Handbells Orchestral Music Customer Service Musical Theatre Singing Music Research Office Administration Opera Psalmody Concert Band

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