Bradley Witzel
Knoxville
Summary
Dynamic music leader with extensive experience at New Life United Methodist Church, Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra, and Bearden Choir, excelling in guitar proficiency and vocal performance. Proven ability to effectively communicate with others both socially and musically.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Worship Leader
New Life United Methodist Church
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Recruited volunteer musicians to help play during service.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
Jazz Guitarist: Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Learned new songs for performances and concerts.
- Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with the instrument
- Performed music in styles such as Jazz, Funk and Blues.
- Maintained guitars and related equipment in good working order.
- Memorized standards often requested at shows.
- Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
Choir Member: Bearden Choir
Bearden High School
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Observed choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2029
High School Diploma -
Bearden High School
Knoxville, TN05-2025
Skills
- Music leading
- Guitar proficiency
- Vocal experience
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Invited to and participated in All-East and All-Sate Choir for the state of Tennessee.
- Invited to and participated in All-East Jazz Band for the state of Tennessee.
- Received multiple scholarships based on skill and proficiency shown in guitar.
- Preformed at the states Tennessee Music Educators Association conference, which is the highest honor a high school level choir can receive within the state.
Timeline
Worship Leader
New Life United Methodist Church
05.2025 - Current
Jazz Guitarist: Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra
09.2023 - 05.2025
Choir Member: Bearden Choir
Bearden High School
08.2021 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
University of Tennessee
High School Diploma -
Bearden High School
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