CAM RAY

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Education:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music/Jazz Studies with an emphasis in Piano Performance.

University of North Florida - 2002

Work experience:

Music Specialist/Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher, South Walton Montessori Academy

2010-present

Keyboard instructor for Celebration Leadership College - 2007-2008

Piano instructor at Schroeder s School of Music - Jacksonville, FL. 2005-2008

Founder of Top Hat Entertainment - N.E. Florida/S.E. Georgia 2006-present

Piano instructor/founder of the Cam Ray Piano Studio - Jacksonville, FL. 1997-present

Instrumental Director at Mandarin Christian Church - Jacksonville, FL. 2002-2005

Music Director for Jazz Vesper Service at MUMC - Fernandina Beach, FL. 1997-2000

Pianist, Memorial United Methodist Church - Fernandina Beach, FL. 1991-2000

Accompanist, Jacksonville Children's Chorus 2001-2002

Pianist for Maria Howell (actress/singer best known for her choir soloist scene in The Color

Purple. ) 2009-2010

Opening entertainment for Earth, Wind, and Fire at the annual Lexus Retreat in Sea Island, GA

2010

Pianist in the Harry James Tribute Big Band on the MSC Lirica Cruise Ship January-April 2006

Keyboardist for Aretha Franklin with the Tom Joyner Family Reunion 2006

Keyboardist for the off-Broadway productions of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor

Dreamcoat," "Beauty and the Beast," The Producers, Hairspray, and The Rat Pack at the

Moran Theatre. 1999-2008

Keyboardist for the off-Broadway production of A Chorus Line at the Tallahassee Arena. 2010

Accompanist for the Fernandina Little Theatre's productions of "Bleacher Bums," "Side by Side

by Sondheim" and "A Tribute to Cole Porter." 1994-2000

Arranged the Marching Shows for the FBHS Marching Band's 1997 and 1998 seasons

Pianist on the FCCJ Jazz Ensemble CD, "Jazz From 11901 Beach Boulevard" 2000

Groups:

Class Act 2004-Present

The Instant Groove 2003-Present

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Orchestra Feat. Bonnie Eisele 2000-Present

The Phil Morrison Group 2004-Present

River City Big Band 2000-present

UNF Jazz Ensembles/Combos 1997-2001

The Swing Factor 1997-1999

Jacksonville Honors Youth Jazz Ensemble 1997-1998

Sweet Reign Jazz Combo 1995-1997

Harbour Lights Jazz Combo 1994-1998

FBHS Jazz Band 1993-1997

Venues:

27 North 3rd, Fernandina Beach

Amelia Ale, Amelia Island

Amelia Island Golf Club

Burnt Pine Golf Club, Sandestin, FL

Cobblestones at the Creek Restaurant

Deercreek Golf Club

Deerwood Golf Club

Eclate, Jacksonville

Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, Amelia Island

Enza s Italian Restaurant, Jacksonville

Fernandina Beach Golf Club

Finz Beachside Bar and Grille, Sandestin, FL

Hannah's Jazz Club, Savannah, GA

J. Mac s Restaurant, St. Simon s Island, GA

La Bodega, Amelia Island

Marche Burette, Amelia Island, FL

Marsh Landing Golf Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

North Beach Bistro, Atlantic Beach, FL

Ocean 60 Martini Bar, Atlantic Beach, FL

PlaE, Amelia Island, FL

Ritz Theater, Brunswick, GA

River City Brewing Company, Jacksonville

Riverfront Stages, Savannah, GA

Robinson Theatre, UNF

Rock and Roll Pizza, Jacksonville

Ruskin Place, Seaside, FL

Sawgrass Country Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Seagar s Prime Steaks and Seafood,Sandestin, FL

Shakespeare's Kitchen, Fernandina Beach

Sheffield s, Fernandina Beach

Stogies, St. Augustine

The Adam's Mark Hotel

The Amelia Inn, Amelia Island

The Amelia Island Museum of History

The Amelia Island Plantation Resort

The Amelia Island Shrimp Festival Main Stage

The Bamboo House, Fernandina Beach

The Brick Restaurant, Jacksonville

The Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine

The Cloister Resort, Sea Island, GA

The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jacksonville

The Cummer Art Gallery, Jacksonville, FL

The Down Under Restaurant, Amelia Island

The Florida House Inn, Fernandina Beach

The Front Page Bar and Grill, Jacksonville

The Grand Sandestin, Sandestin, FL

The Hyatt, Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival Main Stage

The King and Prince Hotel, St. Simon's Island, GA

The Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival

The Lodge, St. Simon s Island, GA

The Marina, Sandestin, FL

The Ocean Club, Amelia Island

The Owner s Club, Amelia Island Plantation

The Palace Saloon, Fernandina Beach

The Ponte Vedra Inn and Club

The Pub (Linkside), Sandestin, FL

The Quarterback Club, Alltel Stadium

The Red Bar, Grayton Beach, FL

The Renaissance Resort, World Golf Village

The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island

The Sawgrass Marriott, Ponte Vedra Beach

The Serenata Beach Club, Ponte Vedra Beach

The Shed BBQ, Destin, FL

The Surf, Amelia Island

The Terrace Restaurant, Amelia Island

The TPC Clubhouse, Ponte Vedra Beach

The University Center, UNF

The University Club, Jacksonville

The Village Caf, Ortega

The Voodoo Lounge, Jacksonville

The Vue on 30a, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Uncle Charlie's Pizza, Fernandina Beach

Walker's Landing, Amelia Island Plantation

Wicked Davey s Fancy Saloon, Fernandina Beach

Zachary s, Panama City, FL

Other:

Wedding Ceremonies

Wedding Receptions

Funeral Services

Private Parties

Corporate Banquets

Dances

Background Music

Community Events

Worship Services/Concerts

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