Gavin Craig

• Support daily rehearsals with piano accompaniment, and co-teaching.
• Collaborate with the Choral Director on program development and lesson planning.
• Evaluate and enhance students' academic and musical growth.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Develops the choir's artistic vision, ensuring diversity and innovation in programming.
• Collaborates with the Executive Board to align creative projects with organizational goals.
• Fosters a culture of creativity and inclusivity within the choir.
• Ensures measurable artistic growth, and project success.

• Direct and oversee all musical activities, performances, and rehearsals for the Indianapolis Damenchor/Liederkranz.
• Ensure the choir's artistic growth and maintain its cultural heritage through a diverse repertoire of traditional and contemporary pieces.

• Engage communities in music-making activities, fostering the growth and development of aspiring composers and performers.
• Provide educational outreach regarding environmental sustainability and human impact on ecosystems.
• Collaborate with allied organizations to advance shared objectives in social justice and environmental advocacy.

• Provides exceptional vocal recordings for various local, national, and international clients.

• Adapting vocal styles and techniques to match the artistic vision of the different projects and clients.
• Working with large publishing clients such as Hal Leonard, Lorenz, GIA, Hope, Alfred, etc. on studio projects.
• Ensuring accurate interpretation and delivery of polished, cohesive recordings.

• Direct music planning operations for regular and special liturgical services, ensuring timely coordination with staff for service execution.
• Organize and direct weekly adult choir rehearsals, alongside recruiting and coordinating with guest vocalists and instrumentalists, as necessary, for a diverse musical experience.
• Oversee budget management for the music program, including allocation for guest musician compensation, and other music-related expenses.

• Orchestrated a comprehensive music program, directing and overseeing choirs, instrumentalists, and music selections for services and artist series events, while fostering community engagement and enhancing worship experiences at Pilgrim Lutheran Church.

• Led daily choir rehearsals and taught musical theater methods, elevating student performance quality while adhering to Indiana state educational standards.
• Organized fall and winter concerts for middle and high school ensembles, including a collaborative side-by-side performance with the professional ensemble Echoing Air, enhancing community engagement and student musicianship.
• Collaborated with faculty to integrate music into school-wide events, such as the Veterans Day program, fostering cross-disciplinary connections.

• Facilitated full ensemble and sectional rehearsals, ensuring efficient use of time and resources to prepare for performances.

• Managed administrative duties, including scheduling, correspondence, and setup, in addition to maintaining the organization of the music library.

• Effectively planned and executed the Butler University Mixed Choir Festival and Treble Choir Festival.

• Ensured thorough preparation for rehearsals, establishing a foundation for efficient, and effective ensemble performance.

• Collaborated with the director to identify and resolve issues within the ensemble, enhancing overall group cohesion and quality.