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i.urriola@yahoo.com (585) 705-9334
Ian C. Urriola
EDUCATION
The American University Bachelor of Arts, Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance 3.60 Cumulative GPA
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Director of Music Achievement Award American University (2013-2014 Academic Year) Deans List American University (Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2013) Vice President American University United Methodist Student Association (2013-2014 Academic Year) Master Class Participation Under George Gibson, Betsy Bishop, Ken Weiss during time at American University (2010-2014) E-Board Member American University United Methodist Student Association (2010-2014) Bass Section Leader American University Chamber Singers (2012-Present) Fund for Theological Education Undergraduate Fellowship (2012) Recipient of United Methodist Scholarships, including the HANA Scholarship (2011, 2012, 2013)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church Tenor Soloist and Section Leader
Provided leadership and support for the four-person tenor section of the Metropolitan Chancel Choir during weekly rehearsals and services through knowledge of repertoire, and strong vocal technique Performed liturgically appropriate solo musical offerings that took place in the anthem and/or offertory slots of regular weekly worship services from time to time, resulting in praise from music director, pastoral staff, and members of the congregation
Kay Spiritual Life Center at American University 2013 Present Staff Assistant Washington, D.C. Operated the American University-sponsored webpage for the Kay Center by creating pages, ensuring that existing pages are Managed and generated content for the Kay Centers Facebook page and Twitter account, including a design overhaul of the
up to date, and collaborating with the webmaster and assistant director of the Center on the style and design of the webpage twitter account (@AUKayChapel) Collected, inputted religious preference information from 770 members of the incoming freshman class of 2017 and organized and inputted the data into 19 different spreadsheets for clarity Collaborated with the University Chaplain and editor of the Centers biennial newsletter on the Spring and Summer 2013 publication of the newsletter by editing and formatting finished articles, formatting the publication, and mailing it to donors Provided event planning and logistical assistance for events scheduled in the Center by cooperating with event organizers and attendees before, during, and after the events and preparing the different spaces in the Center for the event Assisted the chaplains and religious communities of the Center by preparing their worship spaces, copying program flyers, disposing of sensitive documents, collecting and inputting data into spreadsheets, and helping with small projects as needed Served as day-time receptionist/night-time facilities manager for the Center by answering the phones, assisting visitors to the Center, and being the go-to person for any incidents that arose while on duty Represented the Kay Center during American University preview days and new student orientations by providing prospective and new students and their parents information about the Kay Center and answering their questions
Planed and facilitated weekly rehearsals for Metropolitans ten member childrens choir by running vocal warm-ups and stretches and rehearsing the music Collaborated with the director of childrens ministries, worship team leader, music staff, and senior pastor in the selection of repertoire for the choir that is liturgically and developmentally appropriate for the children (ages 7-11) to be performed during regular and special worship services four to five times per year
Planed and facilitated weekly rehearsals for the 8-person AUUMC choir through teaching the repertoire to the choir Directed the choir in its musical offerings during weekly worship services Selected repertoire that is liturgically appropriate Worked in partnership the Worship Committee and the United Methodist Chaplain in selecting the hymns for weekly worship Organized musical outreach outings for the members of the community to hospice homes and caroling around American Universitys campus around the holiday season
Assisted the pastoral staff with educational and administrative tasks by digitizing bible studies for Discipleship classes Generated and sought out content for AFUMCs Facebook page Aided in the leading of weekly worship by preparing the sanctuary, directing the congregation in hymn singing, reading the liturgies and scriptures, and writing and preaching a sermon Cold-called local businesses to find sponsors for an annual charity golf tournament
Ensured the security of the Audio Technology computer lab during open lab hours Assisted the students (5-20) using the labs with the computers and software as needed
SPECIAL SKILLS
Language Skills Computer Skills
Proficient in Spanish Experienced in MAC OSX and Windows Operating Systems and their respective office software suites Experienced in generating social media content for professional organizations/corporations Experienced in CommonSpot online content management system
Miscellaneous Skills
Gifted Singer Mastery of Music Theory Five semesters of choral conducting experience, including workshops with the American University Chamber Singers