RESUME
Personal Information:
Wayne Meeds
La Quinta, CA 92253
Home Phone: 760-***-****
Cell Phone: 760-***-****
Email Address: abiec3@r.postjobfree.com
Position Desired:
Worship and Music Ministry
Objective:
To follow God’s leading in using the gifts He has given to me. I have been blessed with
leadership skills, musical talent, administration skills, and a true joy in working with
people.
It is my desire to use my talents, and calling to serve in ministry to further the gospel of
Christ, to create reverent and worshipful experiences that help people come into the
presence of God, and to serve alongside men and women of God who are servants of grace for
the Lord. I hope to continue to serve as a teacher of worship and music to those in the
church and community, to help those with clear gifts in music and the arts, to find a place
of service in the local church and other effective ministry venues, and to be part of a
church family that is doing things with great excellence to further the Kingdom of God.
Education:
• Berklee College of Music
Major: Arranging & Orchestration
• Sounds & Scores
Henry Mancini
• Toronto Conservatory of Music
Major: Music Education
Degree: Associate, Royal Conservatory of Toronto
(A.R.C.T. Masters)
Music Ministry and Employment History:
• Worship Pastor, New Community Church 8/04 – Present
• Vocal Instructor, Cal State University, San Bernardino 9/07 - 12/07
• Minister of Music, Palm Springs Presbyterian Church 7/98 – 7/04
• Music Teacher, Desert Sands Unified School District 9/00 – 5/06
• Sales & Music Clinician, Desert Piano & Organ 12/95 – 5/00
• Director Of Music, Highland Baptist Church 6/94 – 11/95
• Music Director & Pianist, Memories Theater
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 6/94 – 11/95
• Director of Music & Admin., Waikiki Baptist Church
Honolulu, Hawaii 4/85 – 6/91
• Music Director & Pianist, Don Ho Enterprises
Honolulu, Hawaii 10/85 – 12/91
• Associate Professor of Choral Music and Jazz Vocal
Northern Arizona University, 2/83 – 5/84
• Music Director & Pianist, Don Ho Enterprises
Honolulu, Hawaii 10/76 – 10/82
• Sales Manager, Yamaha Music Center
Honolulu, Hawaii 7/76 – 10/82
Skills and Abilities:
Effective Worship Leader
• Strong people/relational skills
• A heart for mentoring
• Good administrative skills
• Understanding of Audio and Video equipment and uses
• I have planned and programmed a variety of church music, both contemporary and traditional.
• Music Director/Arranger/Conductor
• Choral and Orchestral Director
• As an ordained minister, I have officiated at both weddings and funerals.
• Experienced performer (pianist/organist/woodwinds/percussion) in various music groups for
special events, shows, parties, weddings, etc.
Other Events as Music Director:
Jim Bailey Show – with Boston Pops Orchestra The Don Ho Show
Pat Boone “Tennessee" Ernie Ford
“The Ink Spots” “The Platters”
Other Major Shows:
Elvis Presley – “Aloha from Hawaii” Satellite TV Special
“Oklahoma” – Coachella Valley Symphony
“Wizard of Oz” – Coachella Valley Symphony
“Beauty & The Beast” – La Quinta High School
Musical Theater as Music Director:
"Flower Drum Song" "Oliver"
"Annie" "Damn Yankees"
"Oklahoma" "It Ain't Necessarily So".
"Little Shop of Horrors" "Doonesbury"
Personal References:
David T. Moore, Moore On Life
47525 Via Montana
La Quinta, CA 92253
Rev. Don Holliday, Pastor
1613 South Ash Drive
Chandler, AZ 85241
Miss Lillie Knauls, Gospel Singer
6638 Amethyst, C223
Alta Loma, CA 91737
Additional references available upon request.