Margaret S. Brack
Margaret S. Brack
519 N. Chapel Gate Lane
Baltimore, MD 212
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Music teacher for over 35 years. Experience in classroom and private teaching, pre-k to college-level students. Choral conductor for 27 years. M.M. in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. Studied Opera Performance at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. Multi-Instrumentalist, performer and composer.
Teaching Experience
2018 – Current Piano & Voice Teacher
Music & Arts, Ellicott City
2018 – Current Piano, Voice, Cello & Guitar Instructor
Musika, Inc.
Teaching private music lessons in private studio and in student’s homes.
2017/2018 School Year Substitute Teacher
Manitowoc School District Pre-K through High School
All classes; music, English, math, science, history, Spanish, French, P.E and special needs.
June 2015 – May 2017 Music Faculty, Waukesha, WI
October 2009 – August 2011 Music Faculty, S. Florida
Musika, Inc., Piano, Guitar, Voice, Cello, Music Theory & Composition
Taught private music lessons in private studio and in student’s homes.
January 2012 – August 2014 Music Teacher
Scott’s Music
Columbia Mall, Grand Forks, ND
Teaching piano, guitar, voice, cello, music theory & composition.
1990 – 2011 Music Teacher
Teaching in R.C. schools in Maryland, Wash. D.C. & Miami.
GENERAL RESUME
August 2016 – July 2018 Music Minister/Sermons
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sheboygan Falls, WI
Music director of adult choir, children’s music, hand bell choir, and contemporary group. Organist & pianist for church services. Music arranger of selections for the congregation. Creating PowerPoint presentations. Use of Excel, Microsoft Word and Facebook for communication and programs.
Ministry during Seminary Studies 2014-2017
• September 2015 – May 2016
Cathedral of All Saints, Milwaukee, WI
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Madison, WI – Easter Day sermons
• September 2014 – August 2015
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Pewaukee, WI
Summer 2015 Outreach Intern
Episcopal Cathedral of Albany, NY
Offering prayer at street corner tables. Walking through the toughest neighborhoods with a priest offering prayer to those walking, sitting on their steps and going to those in need.
Summer 2014 Worship Leader
Presbyterian Church of Grand Forks, ND
Summer position leading the music and prayer of the community. Directing the Contemporary Group and collaborating with the Traditional Service for events.
September 2012 – February 2013 Mission Administrator Presbytery of the Northern Plains
New position created. Writing and editing of articles and newsletter entries. Proof-reading. Creating fliers. Managing mass mailings. Processing mail. Coordinator of workshops and meeting. Maintaining presbytery office.
October 2011 – April 2013 Principal Organist, Choir Director
Augustana Lutheran Church Sunday School Teacher
Grand Forks, ND
Directing and leading choir for services. Teacher of the Wednesday evening religious school program.
November 2011 – August 2012 Dean’s Office Manager
College of Nursing, UND
Managed all aspects of the Dean’s office. Compose and edit correspondence, supervision of projects, maintained Dean’s calendar, represented Dean in meetings and events, organization of events and travel. Supervision of personnel.
September 2011 – 2002 Director
Healing Graces
Division of Advisolutions, Inc. Severn, MD & Miami, FL
Supervisor: Dr. Denise Korniewicz, CEO
Duties: Presenter of workshops, presentations and concerts showing the connection between prayer and healing. Developer of materials used for teaching and self-growth. Editor of newsletter. Production of two CD’s. Creation of new projects and areas to expand.
September 2009 – August 2011 Principal Organist & Choir Director
St. Matthew the Apostle, Miami, FL
July 2003 – June 2007 Admin Asst/Researcher
School of Nursing, University of Miami & Research Offices
Worked in Senior Associate Dean’s office, managing the calendar, coordinating events, editing correspondence. Managing research labs and office.
July 1989 – June 2010 Director of Music Ministries & Liturgist
Roman Catholic Parishes in the Baltimore, Wash. D.C. and Miami Archdioceses.
July 1996- June 1999 Director of Campus Ministry
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Duties: Campus Minister for the university. Coordinator of worship services for students, faculty and staff. Member of Student Affairs staff. Orientation coordinator, alumni and family relations, honors and graduation events. Editor of monthly newsletter and annual magazine.
1987 -1988 Translator & Cataloguer
• Metropolitan Museum of Art – Musical Instrument Department
Cataloguing and maintaining records of instruments in museum collection.
• Brooklyn Museum of Art – Art Reference Library
Inter-library loan, translation of correspondence in the romance languages.
Trainings & Certifications
PREPARE/ENRICH Engagement & Marriage Facilitator
Mosaic Racism Training certification
Abuse Prevention Training certification
Episcopal Relief & Development Facilitator
Armatus Sexual Abuse Risk Management Certification
Safe Guarding God’s Children training
HONORARY POSITIONS
• Co-Chair Mosaic Task Force, Diocese of Fond du Lac 2017/2018
• July 1990-June 2001 National Chair of Choir Festivals & Honor Choirs
National Pastoral Musician’s Association; Choir Director’s Section
Creation of educational and training programs for choir directors, choir members and choral accompanists. Development, coordination and direction of regional and national choir festivals and international tours. Grant writing and administration for programs Selection of clinicians, coaches and judges. Program and concert creation and preparation. Script creation and editing. Coordination and development of advertising and website input. Composing and editing articles for magazine. Composition of opening speeches.
• Executive Board – American Guild of Organist, Miami Chapter
• North American Forum on the Catechumenate, Workshop presenter USA
• Workshop Presenter and Instructor in voice, piano and musical direction
• Past Chapter Director, Miami National Pastoral Musician’s Chapter
• National Chair (past), NPM Choir Directors and National Choir Festival
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & SOCIETIES MEMBERSHIPS
AGO Miami Chapter/GF Chapter – Professional Organist Org. 2009 – 2014
AGEHR Handbell Society 2007 – 2011
Sigma Alpha Iota, Music Honors Fraternity 1995 – present
Delta Sigma Alpha Honor Society – Theology Lifetime member
Alpha Mu Gamma, Foreign Language Honor Society 1979-1981
EDUCATION:
Nashotah House Theological Seminary, Nashotah, WI
Master of Divinity May 2017
University of Maryland, College Park
Master of Music in Vocal Performance & Pedagogy May 2009
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
B. A. Religious Studies May 1995/Minor in Music
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Opera Performance
REFERENCES
Past Employer & Past Music Student
Denise M. Korniewicz PhD, RN, FAAN
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Parent of Past Students
Mary Fuelling
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Parent of Current Student
Tim Techathuvanan
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Performances: Spring 2018 Solo Artist, w/ Jim Brack 25th Anniv. Concert-Plymouth Arts Center
Winter 2018 Solo Artist Sartori Classical Series; Plymouth Arts Center, WI
Winter 2017 Soloist, Sheboygan Symphony & Chorus, Sheboygan, WI
2014-2017 Cantor, soloist- Choral Scholars, Nashotah House Theological Seminary
Spring 2013 “WomenSpeak”, role: Sojourner Truth, performances at UND
Spring 2012 Solo Concert Celebrating Women Composers, UND Recital Hall- Fundraiser for Women’s Center & Violence Intervention
October 2011 Solo Concert – St. Matthew’s, Miami, FL
Spring 2011 National Anthem – Cutler Bay City Celebration FL
Fall 2010 Celebration of French Music – Soprano Soloist, Miami, FL
Winter 2010 Solo Concert – Fundraiser for School of Untouchables, India
Summer 2010 Radio Interview – “Talk of Two Virginia’s” WV
National Anthem – Oriole’s Bluefield League
Spring 2009 Solo Soprano Concert – Key Largo, FL
Winter 2008 Radio Interview – “Talk of Two Virginia’s”
Holiday Concert – Featured Artist “House of Art” WV
Live Interview ABC Noon News – WV Local Channel
Fall 2008 Radio Interview – “Talk of Two Virginia’s”
Solo Concert - Episcopal Church, Bluefield, WV
Fall 2007 Featured Guest on “Makin’ It” Cable Television Show –
Airing 11/07 – 4/08 in South Florida markets
Summer 2007 Featured Artist on WCAT-AM Radio “Drive Time” broadcasts
June 2007 “Giovanna” in Verdi’s Rigoletto Miami Lyric Opera Company
April 2007 Featured Guest on “Dania Live” Interview show WCAT-AM
March 2007 Soprano Soloist, Choir Tour of Ireland Isle
February 2007 Valentine’s Concert presented by Naples Opera Society
Spring 2006 Soprano Soloist – Marian Concert Event, Key West, FL
THEATER (some highlights) *I also have directed many productions for churches & camps*
Soprano” in A Grand Night for Singing Catonsville Community Players, MD
“Inspector” in Babes in Toyland Baltimore Children’s Theater, MD
“Sister Mary Hubert” in Nunsense Catonsville Community Players, MD
Member, Charles Street Players, Baltimore, MD – several productions
“Joanne” in Godspell - Interfaith Players, Columbia, MD
“Lutiebelle Mae Jenkins” in Purlie Biloxi, MS
“Kate” in Brendan Behan’s The Hostage Los Angeles, CA
MUSIC (some highlights)
Featured Artist at Festival Miami, Afro-American/Caribbean Stage Miami, FL
Sacred Song Concert Messages Through Song” Series Key Largo, FL
Solo Performance for Dignitaries in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Soloist, Bach Oratorio, Charlestown Chorale, Catonsville, Md
Soloist at Cowboy Concert, Women of the Stable sponsored program, Dania, FL
“Celebrating the Nativity” Messages Through Song Series Key Largo, FL
“One Woman Show” Key Largo, FL
“Cantor As Soloist” Concert at NPM National Convention, Cincinnati, OH
“Fiordiligi” in Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, Operatic Debut, State Theater NYC, NY
Soloist, L.A. Jazz Choir – performing throughout Southern CA and Nevada
Soloist at Playboy Jazz Festival, Hollywood Bowl, CA
CONCERTS
National: Maryland, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Nebraska, Texas, Florida, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Nevada, California and North Dakota.
International: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv, Rome, Assisi, Kuala Lumpur and
Dublin.
COMPOSITIONS include: College of Notre Dame of MD School Song
Our Lady of Victory School Song
School Sisters of Notre Dame Anthem
Works for choirs, small ensembles and solo piano.
Songs for voice and guitar
Songs for voice and piano
PERFORMANCE LANGUAGES English, Latin, Italian, German, French, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Polish, Czech, Gaelic, Hungarian, Portuguese, Catalon, Spanish and sign language.
Margaret S. Brack
519 N. Chapel Gate Lane
Baltimore, MD 212
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Music teacher for over 35 years. Experience in classroom and private teaching, pre-k to college-level students. Choral conductor for 27 years. M.M. in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. Studied Opera Performance at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. Multi-Instrumentalist, performer and composer.
Teaching Experience
2018 – Current Piano & Voice Teacher
Music & Arts, Ellicott City
2018 – Current Piano, Voice, Cello & Guitar Instructor
Musika, Inc.
Teaching private music lessons in private studio and in student’s homes.
2017/2018 School Year Substitute Teacher
Manitowoc School District Pre-K through High School
All classes; music, English, math, science, history, Spanish, French, P.E and special needs.
June 2015 – May 2017 Music Faculty, Waukesha, WI
October 2009 – August 2011 Music Faculty, S. Florida
Musika, Inc., Piano, Guitar, Voice, Cello, Music Theory & Composition
Taught private music lessons in private studio and in student’s homes.
January 2012 – August 2014 Music Teacher
Scott’s Music
Columbia Mall, Grand Forks, ND
Teaching piano, guitar, voice, cello, music theory & composition.
1990 – 2011 Music Teacher
Teaching in R.C. schools in Maryland, Wash. D.C. & Miami.
GENERAL RESUME
August 2016 – July 2018 Music Minister/Sermons
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sheboygan Falls, WI
Music director of adult choir, children’s music, hand bell choir, and contemporary group. Organist & pianist for church services. Music arranger of selections for the congregation. Creating PowerPoint presentations. Use of Excel, Microsoft Word and Facebook for communication and programs.
Ministry during Seminary Studies 2014-2017
• September 2015 – May 2016
Cathedral of All Saints, Milwaukee, WI
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Madison, WI – Easter Day sermons
• September 2014 – August 2015
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Pewaukee, WI
Summer 2015 Outreach Intern
Episcopal Cathedral of Albany, NY
Offering prayer at street corner tables. Walking through the toughest neighborhoods with a priest offering prayer to those walking, sitting on their steps and going to those in need.
Summer 2014 Worship Leader
Presbyterian Church of Grand Forks, ND
Summer position leading the music and prayer of the community. Directing the Contemporary Group and collaborating with the Traditional Service for events.
September 2012 – February 2013 Mission Administrator Presbytery of the Northern Plains
New position created. Writing and editing of articles and newsletter entries. Proof-reading. Creating fliers. Managing mass mailings. Processing mail. Coordinator of workshops and meeting. Maintaining presbytery office.
October 2011 – April 2013 Principal Organist, Choir Director
Augustana Lutheran Church Sunday School Teacher
Grand Forks, ND
Directing and leading choir for services. Teacher of the Wednesday evening religious school program.
November 2011 – August 2012 Dean’s Office Manager
College of Nursing, UND
Managed all aspects of the Dean’s office. Compose and edit correspondence, supervision of projects, maintained Dean’s calendar, represented Dean in meetings and events, organization of events and travel. Supervision of personnel.
September 2011 – 2002 Director
Healing Graces
Division of Advisolutions, Inc. Severn, MD & Miami, FL
Supervisor: Dr. Denise Korniewicz, CEO
Duties: Presenter of workshops, presentations and concerts showing the connection between prayer and healing. Developer of materials used for teaching and self-growth. Editor of newsletter. Production of two CD’s. Creation of new projects and areas to expand.
September 2009 – August 2011 Principal Organist & Choir Director
St. Matthew the Apostle, Miami, FL
July 2003 – June 2007 Admin Asst/Researcher
School of Nursing, University of Miami & Research Offices
Worked in Senior Associate Dean’s office, managing the calendar, coordinating events, editing correspondence. Managing research labs and office.
July 1989 – June 2010 Director of Music Ministries & Liturgist
Roman Catholic Parishes in the Baltimore, Wash. D.C. and Miami Archdioceses.
July 1996- June 1999 Director of Campus Ministry
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Duties: Campus Minister for the university. Coordinator of worship services for students, faculty and staff. Member of Student Affairs staff. Orientation coordinator, alumni and family relations, honors and graduation events. Editor of monthly newsletter and annual magazine.
1987 -1988 Translator & Cataloguer
• Metropolitan Museum of Art – Musical Instrument Department
Cataloguing and maintaining records of instruments in museum collection.
• Brooklyn Museum of Art – Art Reference Library
Inter-library loan, translation of correspondence in the romance languages.
Trainings & Certifications
PREPARE/ENRICH Engagement & Marriage Facilitator
Mosaic Racism Training certification
Abuse Prevention Training certification
Episcopal Relief & Development Facilitator
Armatus Sexual Abuse Risk Management Certification
Safe Guarding God’s Children training
HONORARY POSITIONS
• Co-Chair Mosaic Task Force, Diocese of Fond du Lac 2017/2018
• July 1990-June 2001 National Chair of Choir Festivals & Honor Choirs
National Pastoral Musician’s Association; Choir Director’s Section
Creation of educational and training programs for choir directors, choir members and choral accompanists. Development, coordination and direction of regional and national choir festivals and international tours. Grant writing and administration for programs Selection of clinicians, coaches and judges. Program and concert creation and preparation. Script creation and editing. Coordination and development of advertising and website input. Composing and editing articles for magazine. Composition of opening speeches.
• Executive Board – American Guild of Organist, Miami Chapter
• North American Forum on the Catechumenate, Workshop presenter USA
• Workshop Presenter and Instructor in voice, piano and musical direction
• Past Chapter Director, Miami National Pastoral Musician’s Chapter
• National Chair (past), NPM Choir Directors and National Choir Festival
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & SOCIETIES MEMBERSHIPS
AGO Miami Chapter/GF Chapter – Professional Organist Org. 2009 – 2014
AGEHR Handbell Society 2007 – 2011
Sigma Alpha Iota, Music Honors Fraternity 1995 – present
Delta Sigma Alpha Honor Society – Theology Lifetime member
Alpha Mu Gamma, Foreign Language Honor Society 1979-1981
EDUCATION:
Nashotah House Theological Seminary, Nashotah, WI
Master of Divinity May 2017
University of Maryland, College Park
Master of Music in Vocal Performance & Pedagogy May 2009
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
B. A. Religious Studies May 1995/Minor in Music
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Opera Performance
REFERENCES
Past Employer & Past Music Student
Denise M. Korniewicz PhD, RN, FAAN
Mobile: ------------
Email: ------------
Parent of Past Students
Mary Fuelling
Mobile: ------------
Email: ------------
Parent of Current Student
Tim Techathuvanan
Mobile: ------------ Email: ------------
________________________________________
Performances: Spring 2018 Solo Artist, w/ Jim Brack 25th Anniv. Concert-Plymouth Arts Center
Winter 2018 Solo Artist Sartori Classical Series; Plymouth Arts Center, WI
Winter 2017 Soloist, Sheboygan Symphony & Chorus, Sheboygan, WI
2014-2017 Cantor, soloist- Choral Scholars, Nashotah House Theological Seminary
Spring 2013 “WomenSpeak”, role: Sojourner Truth, performances at UND
Spring 2012 Solo Concert Celebrating Women Composers, UND Recital Hall- Fundraiser for Women’s Center & Violence Intervention
October 2011 Solo Concert – St. Matthew’s, Miami, FL
Spring 2011 National Anthem – Cutler Bay City Celebration FL
Fall 2010 Celebration of French Music – Soprano Soloist, Miami, FL
Winter 2010 Solo Concert – Fundraiser for School of Untouchables, India
Summer 2010 Radio Interview – “Talk of Two Virginia’s” WV
National Anthem – Oriole’s Bluefield League
Spring 2009 Solo Soprano Concert – Key Largo, FL
Winter 2008 Radio Interview – “Talk of Two Virginia’s”
Holiday Concert – Featured Artist “House of Art” WV
Live Interview ABC Noon News – WV Local Channel
Fall 2008 Radio Interview – “Talk of Two Virginia’s”
Solo Concert - Episcopal Church, Bluefield, WV
Fall 2007 Featured Guest on “Makin’ It” Cable Television Show –
Airing 11/07 – 4/08 in South Florida markets
Summer 2007 Featured Artist on WCAT-AM Radio “Drive Time” broadcasts
June 2007 “Giovanna” in Verdi’s Rigoletto Miami Lyric Opera Company
April 2007 Featured Guest on “Dania Live” Interview show WCAT-AM
March 2007 Soprano Soloist, Choir Tour of Ireland Isle
February 2007 Valentine’s Concert presented by Naples Opera Society
Spring 2006 Soprano Soloist – Marian Concert Event, Key West, FL
THEATER (some highlights) *I also have directed many productions for churches & camps*
Soprano” in A Grand Night for Singing Catonsville Community Players, MD
“Inspector” in Babes in Toyland Baltimore Children’s Theater, MD
“Sister Mary Hubert” in Nunsense Catonsville Community Players, MD
Member, Charles Street Players, Baltimore, MD – several productions
“Joanne” in Godspell - Interfaith Players, Columbia, MD
“Lutiebelle Mae Jenkins” in Purlie Biloxi, MS
“Kate” in Brendan Behan’s The Hostage Los Angeles, CA
MUSIC (some highlights)
Featured Artist at Festival Miami, Afro-American/Caribbean Stage Miami, FL
Sacred Song Concert Messages Through Song” Series Key Largo, FL
Solo Performance for Dignitaries in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Soloist, Bach Oratorio, Charlestown Chorale, Catonsville, Md
Soloist at Cowboy Concert, Women of the Stable sponsored program, Dania, FL
“Celebrating the Nativity” Messages Through Song Series Key Largo, FL
“One Woman Show” Key Largo, FL
“Cantor As Soloist” Concert at NPM National Convention, Cincinnati, OH
“Fiordiligi” in Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, Operatic Debut, State Theater NYC, NY
Soloist, L.A. Jazz Choir – performing throughout Southern CA and Nevada
Soloist at Playboy Jazz Festival, Hollywood Bowl, CA
CONCERTS
National: Maryland, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Nebraska, Texas, Florida, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Nevada, California and North Dakota.
International: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv, Rome, Assisi, Kuala Lumpur and
Dublin.
COMPOSITIONS include: College of Notre Dame of MD School Song
Our Lady of Victory School Song
School Sisters of Notre Dame Anthem
Works for choirs, small ensembles and solo piano.
Songs for voice and guitar
Songs for voice and piano
PERFORMANCE LANGUAGES English, Latin, Italian, German, French, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Polish, Czech, Gaelic, Hungarian, Portuguese, Catalon, Spanish and sign language.