309 Montague St 270-996-0730

Franklin, KY 42134 dejohnstone24@yahoo.com

Objective To obtain a position in church music that allows me to work with people of all ages. To
use my skills as a musician and leader to further the Kingdom of God.

Summary of Proficient in composing music with the use of computer applications
Qualifications Knowledge in music composition and arranging
Skills in composing songs and musicals
Excellent singing voice
Extensive background in theatre and drama
Background in conducting both vocalists and instruments
Background in lighting and sound design

Education 2005 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
Bachelors of Music Education, P-12
Graduated Cum Laude, Deans List, participant in University Choir and Chamber
Singer, various roles in plays and musicals, scholarship to The Presbyterian Church in
Bowling Green, KY, also studied theatre and drama.

Professional 2010-present Providence Knob Baptist Church Bowling Green, KY
Experience Music Director
Direct all music for services, including choir, coordinate with the Pastor, pianist and
organist about service music, write and arrange music for the choir, lead praise team,
perform various duties with and for the technical committee, create audio/visual
designs for services.

2013- present Rich Pond Baptist Church Bowling Green, KY
Office Associate, create and design newsletters, create Easy Worship presentations,
design bulletins, maintain choir information.

2002-present Self employed Bowling Green, KY
Private Voice Teacher/ Home School Educator
Taught private voice lessons to students aged 10-18, teach music and drama to home
schooled children aged 6-14, from 2002-2004, taught voice lessons to college aged
students.

2006-2008 Warren County Public Schools Bowling Green, KY
Choir Director/ Arts and Humanities Instructor
Taught choir, dance, drama, art and music theory at Warren Central High School,
responsible for programming concerts, conducted three choirs, directed and produced
musicals.

2006-2007 Bowling Green Independent Schools Bowling Green, KY
MIE Lab Instructor
Responsible for teaching elementary aged children the Music In Education curriculum,
piano skills, music theory.





Stacie Johnson
2001-2004 The Presbyterian Church Bowling Green, KY
Alto Section Leader
As part of scholarship program, was the alto section leader for the Chancel Choir,
would run rehearsals and sectionals, conducted the Chancel Choir on occasions
when Music Minister (David Paul Gibson) was away, responsible for directing youth
choir, NSpire.

2000-2006 Depart. Of Juvenile Justice and LifeSkills Bowling Green, KY
Music Director
Created and implemented a summer camp called Project CAF (Creating
Awareness by Focusing on Ethnicity), incorporated music, dance and drama to
teach LifeSkills and diversity, funded by grants from Department of Juvenile
Justice, joint effort with LifeSkills and Department of Theatre and Dance of Western
Kentucky University, was part of the original team that designed curriculum.

References

David Paul Gibson
2608 Whitehall Terrace
NO. 216
Louisville, KY 40220
(270)320-6142
Gibson.davidpaul@yahoo.com

Jim Krutza
Pastor of Praise and Worship
200 Brad Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270)842-2593
jim@richpond.org

Joan Miller
2722 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 792-2332
joanmiller@twc.com

Garth Sparks
455 Hudson Ave
Rockfield, KY 42274
(270)791-3035
bluebanjo1993@gmail.com

More references available on request

Extracurricular Active in community theatre as a performer and director, active in the
Activities life of my church, work often with the non-profit organization Young Artist Alliance.