SAMUEL BRUKHMAN

Conductor
(908-283-0882) ~sambrukhman@gmail.com
Permanent:
6 Connecticut St
Cranford, NJ 07016

Current:
6 Connecticut St
Cranford, NJ 07016

EDUCATION
Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ
Bachelor of Music Education (anticipated)

May 2014

CONDUCTING/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ

September 2011-present
Founder and Artistic Director Vox Mousai Womens Choir
September 2012-present

lead warm-ups, conduct rehearsals, plan logistics of every concert and outside venue,
plan tour, write program notes for all concerts
collaborated and workshopped with the Princeton Girlchoirs Ensemble, Cantores, and Concert Choir
collaborated with Ola Gjeilo in Fall 2014 concert
Childrens Choir Director - Morrisville Presbyterian Church
lead warm-ups, conduct rehearsals, plan logistics of every concert and outside venue
write program notes for fall and spring concerts
Work with K-4th grades in 2 separate choirs
Conducting Fellow Princeton Girlchoir, Princeton, NJ
Spring 2014
lead warm-ups, conduct rehearsals, plan logistics of every concert and outside venue
write program notes for fall and spring concerts
Choir Director Rho Kappa Chorale, Phi Mu Alpha, Princeton, NJ
Fall 2014-present
lead warm-ups, conduct rehearsals, plan logistics of every concert and outside venue
write program notes for fall and spring concerts
prepared choir for performances at Phi Mu Alpha National Convention
Conducting Fellow Westminster Choir College Conducting Institute
Summer 2013-2014
prepared choir for performance under guidance of Charles Bruffy
prepared choir for performance under guidance of Bruce Chamberlain
Conducting Intern Festival Del Sole, Napa, CA
Summer 2013
run sectionals, correct musical errors within instrumental sections, take attendance, plan outside
concerts
principal Russian translator and assistant for the Russian National Orchestra
personal assistant of Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Jeffrey Wright, Carlo Montanaro
Secretarial work
Member of Westminster Symphonic Choir
2013-present
Kimmel Center performance of Beethovens 9th Symphony with Yannick Nezet-Seguin
Kimmel Center performance of Rachmaninovs The Bells with Vladimir Jurowski
Carnegie Hall performance of Rouses Requiem with Alan Gilbert
Member of Westminster Williamson Voices
2013-present
Summer Tour of Williamson Voices Oxford University, England
Choir-in-Residence at Oxford University, Oxford, UK
Alice Tully Hall Performance in New York City singing James Whitbourns Annelies, Grammynominated for Best Choral Performance
Associate Music Director/Intern Theatre Aspen
Summer 2012
run sectionals, coach soloists, correct musical errors within sections, take attendance, plan outside
performances
secretarial work, coordinate social media, video edit for weekly email blasts
assistant stage manager for Actors Equity Association production of How I Became a Pirate
Spot Operator, photographer, and camera-man
Masterclasses
Simon Halsey conducting masterclass, Germany
2014
Suwon Civic Chorale conducting masterclass with In-Gi Min, South Korea
2013
Ryan Brandau conducting masterclass, Princeton, NJ
2012
Student Conductor - Westminster Conservatory Collegiate Chorale, Westminster Choir College 2009-2011

Rehearse choirs on music, create warm-ups, correct ensemble errors, and serve as assistant conductor
of the ensembles
Teach music and conduct on regularly scheduled concerts

AWARDS/LEADERSHIP
Recipient, Westminster Choir College Deans Scholarship Award

2011-2015

Recipient, Westminster Choir College Leadership Scholarship Award

2011-2015

Recipient, Westminster Choir College Sunup Foundation Scholarship Award

2011-2015

2015

Semi-finalist, National ACDA Conducting Competition

Chosen among 8 other semi-finalists from a pool of applicants from around the country to compete
during the Salt Lake City national ACDA convention

Choir Master, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, Westminster Choir College

2014-2015

Selected through nomination by the chapter and unanimous vote

Organize and delegate musical tasks to executive board and fraternity

Serve as mentor, regularly communicate with and act as the administrative face of the Fraternity
Section Leader, Morrisville Presbyterian Church, Morrisville, PA
2014

Rehearse choir on music, create warm-ups, correct ensemble errors, run sectionals, and serve as

Section Leader, Westminster Schola Cantorum, Westminster Choir College

Rehearse choir on music, create warm-ups, correct ensemble errors, run sectionals, and serve as

assistant conductor of the ensemble

Teach music and conduct on regularly scheduled rehearsals

Selected through interview and rigorous audition process from church nomination committee
assistant conductor of the ensemble
2012

Selected through nomination by choir director, Dr. James Jordan

Section Leader, Westminster Chapel Choir, Westminster Choir College

2011
Selected through nomination by choir director, Dr. Amanda Quist

Rehearse choir on music, create warm-ups, correct ensemble errors, and serve as assistant conductor of
the ensemble

Teach music and conduct on regularly scheduled rehearsals

Vice President, Residence Hall Advisory Committee, Westminster Choir College
2011-2012
Selected through nomination by student body and elected via 2/3 vote

Serve as mentor, regularly communicate with and meet with freshman music majors

Organize meetings, process e-mail correspondence, and act as liaison between student and Trustees at
Westminster Trustee meetings
Winner, American Fine Arts Festival Piano
2011

Performed in Weill Recital Hall along with other winners of the festival competition

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

2008-present

National Association for Music Educators (NAfME)

2008-present

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America

2011-present