ERIQ E HAYLES
Music Director/Conductor
Composer/Arranger
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR:
...for a 23 piece ORCHESTRA and a 35 piece Vocal Ensemble.
​​* Good command of an orchestra and/or chorus of any size/style.
* The ability to write music for virtually every musical instrument.
* Lead and conduct rehearsals, and help musicians and singers
blend with others.
* Prepare musical arrangements for musicians and singers in their
proper key, to achieve their best possible comfort and sound.
* Study a musical scores to encourage musicians to learn music and
produce maximum sound for the rehearsals and performances.
* Selecting music: Choosing compositions and arrangements for
performances, and selecting guest performers and soloists
prepare for performances:
* The ability to review and interpret musical scores and study them
to prepare for rehearsals and performances.
* The ability to ensure that musicians play with one coherent sound,
balancing the melody, timing, rhythm, and volume.
* The ability to perform the difficult and frustrating task of
reviewing auditions, which can take many different auditions to
find the best musicians & singers.
* The ability to work well with composers, musicians, singers,
recording studio personnel and a variety of of people.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
* ORGANIZATION: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively,
multitask and complete projects & miscellaneous tasks in a timely manner.
* TEAMWORK: The ability to act as a team player, positively motivate persons,
resolve conflicts, encourage a positive work environment.
* SUPERVISORY: The Ability to identify strengths & weaknesses in others,
effectively delegate tasks, coordinate projects and support the work/efforts of others.
* QUALITY OF WORK: strong organizational & prioritizing skills, the ability to
multitask, to concentrate on detail, good attendance, etc.
* SOFTWARE: Strong computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook,
Word, Excel, and. (proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word).
* EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS: (written & verbal) good listening &
negotiating skills.
LITERARY:
* Knowledge of preparing press releases, articles, newsletters, web page content, script & music
contents for radio, television, screen and stage, commercials and grant/proposal writing for small
groups & non-profits.
* The ability to listen and dictate/transcribe text & music from media (mp3/tape/c\CD, etc) onto paper
or into various word-processing (or other) software.
* Knowledge of writing scripts and other text content for radio, television, (stage & screen), including
commercials advertisement that targets different industries and a variety of audiences.
* Familiarity with blogs and social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc).
* Knowledge of Grant/Proposal Writing for Groups and Non-Profit (501c3) Organizations.
* Knowledge of writing Business Plans for small business.
MUSIC WRITING SKILLS:
* The ability to acoustically arrange and score music for multiple styles & instrumentation.
* The ability to listen and dictate/transcribe text, dialogue, songs (music & words), etc. from media
(e.g. cassette/reel to reel tape/CD/MP3), to manuscript by hand o by music software.
GUITAR SKILLS:
* The ability to learn various basic styles of the guitar.
* The ability to read guitar music and charts.
* The ability to read guitar music and charts.
