Keith Wolfe

Provide musical accompaniment on piano and organ for worship services, rehearsals, and special church events, supporting the overall worship experience and spiritual atmosphere of the congregation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide piano accompaniment for Saturday services, and choir rehearsals, as requested.
• Collaborate with the worship leader, choir director, and other musicians to plan and execute music selections aligned with the service theme.
• Maintain a spirit of professionalism and reverence appropriate for a worship environment.
• Support congregational singing and enhance the worship experience through musical interpretation

• Evaluated overall effectiveness of the music ministry by soliciting feedback from participants and attendees, using insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating diverse musical styles and instruments in worship services.
• Collaborated with the pastor and staff to design meaningful worship experiences that aligned with liturgical themes and messages.
• Ensured high-quality sound during worship services by overseeing the audio-visual team responsible for sound mixing
• Mentored aspiring musicians through providing individualized instruction on various instruments
• Contributed to overall church leadership by participating in strategic planning meetings focused on long-term goals for congregational growth and development.
• Fostered an inclusive environment for all skill levels.
• Cultivated a positive rehearsal environment by implementing efficient scheduling, clear communication, and constructive feedback techniques.
• Enhanced worship services with special musical offerings such as instrumental solos or guest performers/soloists to provide variety and inspiration for the congregation.

• Enhanced worship experience by skillfully playing various musical instruments during services.
• Made necessary adjustments to improve overall satisfaction with church music offerings.
• Worked closely with pastoral staff to select appropriate music that supported sermon themes and liturgical seasons.
• Effectively managed scheduling and logistics for all music-related activities, ensuring smooth operations at all times.
• Collaborated with the choir and other musicians to create a cohesive and harmonious sound during performances.
• Maintained excellent working relationships with clergy, staff, and volunteers to foster a positive and collaborative environment for music ministry.
• Adapted quickly to changes in service formats or personnel needs, demonstrating flexibility as a musician and team player.

• Led praise and worship for weekly services
• Led rehearsals, directing musicians and singers to achieve an optimal worship experience
• Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
• Selected and arranged music
• Planned and scheduled rehearsals
• Fostered a positive rehearsal environment, promoting open communication and constructive feedback among musicians.
• Directed groups at rehearsals and live services to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
• Oversaw auditions, recruiting talented musicians to expand the music team's capabilities.
• Evaluated musician performance regularly, offering guidance on areas requiring improvement or adjustment in technique or interpretation.
• Collaborated with musicians for seamless coordination and optimal execution of live worship events.
• Positioned members to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.

• Enhanced worship experience by skillfully playing various musical instruments during services, including piano/keys and organ, as needed.
• Enhanced musical sound by conducting comprehensive rehearsals and providing constructive feedback to musicians.
• Made necessary adjustments to improve overall worship experience
• Worked closely with Minster of Music to select appropriate music that supported sermon themes and liturgical seasons.
• Developed an extensive repertoire of hymns, anthems, and other music pieces to accommodate diverse church services.
• Mentored up-and-coming musicians through, fostering their growth
• Supervised audio recording sessions for, guaranteeing high-quality sound production throughout each project.

• Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless worship experiences
• Attended scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
• Played various instruments professionally, including keys/piano, organ and drums, as needed.
• Improved overall band dynamics by providing constructive feedback and fostering open communication among members.

• Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
• Collaborated with pastoral staff to plan worship services that aligned with sermon themes and reinforced spiritual messages.
• Organized special musical events such as concerts, fundraising galas, and holiday programs to showcase the talents of the music ministry team.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring availability of materials for rehearsals and performances.
• Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.

• New Direction Church
• Crossroads AME

• St. Luke Missionary Baptist
• Tabernacle Missionary Baptist
• New Unity Church