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Noah Wagar 421 N Woodland Blvd, Unit 7877, DeLand, FL 32723
(404) 474-2111 [email protected] EDUCATION Bachelor of Music Education – Stetson University, DeLand, FL May 2020
• William Duckwitz Talent Scholarship • Stetson University Honors Program • Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Community Chorus of Palm Coast– Palm Coast, FL January 2019-December 2019 Conductor/Director
• Run and maintain a full-time, 80-member choir in Palm Coast that meets weekly • Rehearse the choir, organize the concerts, and build relationships with every choir member
First United Methodist Church DeLand – DeLand, FL December 2016-December 2018 Music Ministry Intern
• Assisted in directing the traditional service choir in anthems • Played keyboard/synthesizer for the contemporary service
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT Stetson University Concert Choir – Stetson University, DeLand, FL August 2018-August 2019 Choir/Tour Manager
• Responsible for helping operations of the choir run smoothly; e.g. having extra pearls for concerts, carrying an extra binder of music, etc
• Worked closely with the director and President to organize and execute a successful Spring 2018 Tour Lambda Chi Alpha – Stetson University, DeLand, FL August 2018-August 2019 Secretary
• Responsible for documenting member attendance at every LXA event • Work with other executives to make sure the chapter flows smoothly
Social Chairman August 2017-August 2018 • Conceived and executed socials with other on-campus organizations • Worked with other LXA executives to ensure smooth operations in the chapter
ACDA Chapter – Stetson University, DeLand, FL May 2018-December 2018 Vice President
• Planned and executed two large-scale, multi-day festivals at Stetson University • Organized and ran the chapter with the President
Treasurer May 2017-May 2018 • Responsible for the documentation and protection of large amounts of University funds • Used and implemented “Square” technology into the chapter’s operations
SKILLS
• Certified in Microsoft Office Suite o Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Proficient in Video Editing, Audio Mixing, Music Notation, and Graphic Design softwares o Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X, Finale, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
• Proficient in Orchestral and Choral Arranging REFERENCES
• Dr. Andrew Larson; Associate Dean, Stetson University School of Music – (386) 785-5160 • Dr. Timothy Peter; Dean, Stetson University School of Music – (563) 379-4804 • Dr. Gregory LeFils; Visiting Professor of Music Education, Stetson University School of Music – (386) 801-4029 • Dr. Mercedes Tichenor; Professor of Education, Stetson University College of Arts & Sciences – (386) 740-9828
EDUCATION STETSON UNIVERSITY — BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION AUG 2016-MAY 2020
Instrument - Voice; bass-baritone
CONDUCTING EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY CHORUS OF PALM COAST; DIRECTOR JAN 2019-DEC 2019
- As the music director of this 80-member choir, my responsibilities include leading weekly rehearsals, choosing music repertoire, and organizing and performing two concerts per semester.
STETSON UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR; STUDENT CONDUCTOR APR 2019
- I rehearsed and conducted the premier choral ensemble at Stetson University in preparation for their Spring 2019 concert and tour. I was also afforded the opportunity to rehearse and conduct my own selection, Dieu! Qu’il la fait bon regarder! by Claude Debussy, on both.
VOCAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE; STETSON UNIVERSITY; DIRECTOR AUG 2018-DEC 2018
- I directed this ensemble of 9 singers on chamber repertoire. My duties included rehearsing the ensemble, guiding the singers in period-accurate singing styles, and leading them during performances.
MUSIC MINISTRY INTERN; FIRST CHURCH DELAND; CONDUCTOR DEC 2016-DEC 2018
- I rehearsed the traditional Chancel Choir weekly on upcoming repertoire and occasionally conducted them during a service. I rehearsed a full orchestra each Fall (2017-18) in preparation for the Christmas Spectacular concerts and also conducted two full-score pieces on the concerts each year.
STETSON ACDA SPRING CONCERT; STETSON ACDA CHAPTER APR 2018
- I was responsible for rehearsing and conducting the piece Ubi Caritas by Ola Gjeilo with the Stetson ACDA chapter. This included teaching parts and musicality, as well as conducting the ensemble on the concert.
YULE LOG CEREMONY; STETSON UNIVERSITY; STUDENT CONDUCTOR DEC 2017
- I directed a chamber ensemble of 8 singers and a chamber quartet on various holiday songs and anthems for the Stetson University Yule Log event. This is a university-sponsored event hosted by the President and other high-ranking faculty members.
UNIVERSAL SHOWCASE; STETSON ACDA CHAPTER; DIRECTOR OCT 2017
- I conducted the Stetson University ACDA Chapter for a choir showcase concert at Universal Studios Orlando. I prepared, rehearsed, and conducted the piece Unclouded Day by Shawn Kirchner
421 N Woodland Blvd, Unit 7877, Deland, FL 32723 (404) - 474 - 2111 [email protected]
N OA H WAG A R
WORKS CONDUCTED
VOCAL
Sing We Now of Christmas - Mark Hayes December 2019
Shepherd’s Pipe Carol - John Rutter December 2019
Sleigh Ride - Mitchell Parish December 2019
African Noel - André Thomas December 2019
Still, Still, Still - Norman Luboff December 2019
O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Julian Wachner December 2019
Silent Night - Joseph Mohr December 2019
Carol of the Bells - Peter J. Wilhousky December 2019
Glow - Eric Whitacre December 2019
Hanerot Halalu - Blanche Chass December 2019
Riu Riu Chiu - Linda Spevacek December 2019
Hark I Hear the Harps Eternal - Alice Parker December 2019
Dieu! Qu’il la fait bon regarder! - Claude Debussy April 2019
Bogoróditse devó - Sergei Rachmaninoff April 2019
What Do the Stars Do? - Victor C. Johnson April 2019
Evening Prayer - Ola Gjeilo April 2019
Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In - Greg Gilpin April 2019
Cosmos* - Stan Pethel April 2019
*Commissioned for the Community Chorus of Palm Coast 2019 Spring Concert
Voces Lucis - Andrea Ramsey April 2019
Danny Boy - Joseph Flummerfelt April 2019
Erev Shel Shoshanim - Jack Klebanow April 2019
City Called Heaven - Josephine Poelinitz April 2019
Ave maris stella - Edvard Grieg November 2018
Both Sides Now - Tim Brent November 2018
If There’s Anybody Here (From Out of Town) - Dave Briner November 2018
O vos omnes - Tomas Luis de Victoria November 2018
The Star Spangled Banner - Russell Robinson November 2018
Zigeunerleben - Robert Schumann November 2018
Ubi Caritas - Ola Gjeilo April 2018
Unclouded Day - Shawn Kirchner October 2017
Ave verum corpus - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart April 2017
ORCHESTRAL
Son of God - David Clydesdale September 2018
Christmas Angels - David Clydesdale September 2018
Sing Gloria Tonight! - David Clydesdale September 2018
Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah - G. F. Handel December 2017
Gloria - Dave Williamson December 2017
We Are the Reason - Lari Goss December 2017
WORKS PERFORMED
Gloria in D, R. 589 - Antonio Vivaldi May 2018
Gloria - Francis Poulenc November 2017
St. John Passion BWV 245 - J. S. Bach April 2017
A German Requiem Op. 45 - Johannes Brahms April 2017
Requiem in D minor, K. 626 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart November 2016
Requiem Op. 9 - Maurice Duruflé June 2015
421 N Woodland Blvd, Unit 7877, Deland, FL 32723 (404) - 474 - 2111 [email protected]
