Joshua Ewere

A well-seasoned multi-talented music educator with professional experience in classroom teaching, performance, composing, producing, conducting and directing of musical works and as a multi-instrumentalist. Vast and skilled in Music technology, performance, composition and marketing with a remarkable track-record within differently paced environments.

Professional Experience: (As Music Teacher)

Ladybird Nursery and Primary School, Lagos Nigeria

Music Tutor                                                                                         -                        Feb 2021 – till date

• Music club that involves teaching of musical instrument such as the piano, recorder, violin, guitar, bass guitar, saxophone and drums
• Music choir club
• Developed the school choir in vocal training and singing
• Music Performance
• Music Composition
• Development of musical scores using Capella software 
• Postproduction of musical rendition and performances using audio and visual editing tools such as Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro and After Effects

Graceland High School |Music / Cultural & Creative Art Teacher

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State                                                                         -                        Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

• Kept up to date with music subjects, developed and maintained links with curriculum development.
• Evaluated students’ interest, aptitude and temperament to determine a suitable instrument for them.
• Showed pupils the difference between musical styles such as pop, jazz and classical music.
• Ran a busy and varied programme of extra-curricular activities after school
• Accurately updated the assessment, recorded and reported systems to monitor a student’s progress.
• Spearheading communication with students to understand pain points.

Ogheneovo International College, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria

Cultural and Creative Art Teacher                                                                             -      Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

• Taught the students Music, Dance and Drama.
• Developed their likeness for the subject by constantly giving them the chance and friendly environment to explore their abilities.
• Created C.C.A. clubs in conjunction with Music clubs, where they groomed their talents.
• Prepared them for inter and intra school music, dance and drama competitions.

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 PLATINUM-ICE Productions

Sound Production Engineer                                                                                                   -       Sep 2019 – Jan 2021

• Development of musical scores using MusiCAD and Mozart software 
• Collaborated with producers and performers 
• Managed studio and location recording sessions.
• Composition, mixing and mastering of Spatial sound rhythms
• Equipment testing and troubleshooting 

Music Department – Delta State University, Nigeria

Sound Systems Engineer                                                                                               -  Sep 2016 – Aug 2018

     • Composition, mixing and mastering

     • Equipment testing and troubleshooting

Professional Experience: (As Church Organist)

Ecwa Marine Beach Hausa Church, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria

Church Organist                                                                                                       -       Dec 2020 - Apr 2022

• Served as the official Organist of the church.
• Played the Organ during liturgical worship and congregational hymns.
• Played pieces, choruses and palms for the choir and band musicians.
• Directed the band and music of the church.
• Organized several musical concerts, seminars and workshops.
• Music coach to learners and intermediates who has little or no knowledge about how to play the musical instruments.

Our Saviors Chapel Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria             

Church Organist                                                                                                      -    Sep 2015 - May 2018

• Played the organ for the church
• Assisted the choir in teaching and directing of old and new songs.
• Organized music classes for those that were willing and interested in music.

Mercy Tabernacle, Ogba, Lagos State   - Church Bassist                                  -     2010 – 2012

• Served as the church bassist for the period of time I was there.

Amazing Grace Chapel |Church Pianist        -           D.S.C Warri, Delta State       -              2004-2009                                                         

• Supported the church’s worship environment through the well-prepared execution of music presented by the choir, orchestra, and other musicians.
• Served as accompanist for the Sanctuary Choir in regular and special rehearsals & performances as assigned.
• Facilitated congregational singing and worship through the excellent execution of hymns and other songs.
• Became a part of the orchestra, attending its rehearsals and performing with other players.
  • Planned, selected & prepared preludes, postludes & offertories, according to the needs of the worship services.
  • Maintained an accurate account of instrument maintenance & notification of the Minister of Music.

Education Qualification:

• Delta State University, Nigeria                                      -                                                Awarded – December 2018

Bachelor of Arts in Music (GPA: 4.35/5.00)

Thesis Topic: African pianism. This encompasses the style of piano music using western musical instruments in composing and performing Africa cultural music, with strong emphasis on rhythm.

• Delta Steel Technical High School, Delta State, NG                 -                                   Awarded – December 2012

High School Certificate (WAEC GCE)

• Delta Steel Primary School, Delta State, NG                 -                                   Awarded – August 2004

Primary School Leaving Certificate   (PSLC)

Certification:

ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory Exams            -       Music Certification                     -                    June 2022

Music competition for schools in Akwa Ibom State, organized by Music Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (MUTAN)                                                -           Certificate of participation                   -     December 2018

Association of Nigerian Musicologists (ANIM)         -        Membership Certificate     -     October 2017

Campus Classical Competition          -           Certificate of Participation.      -            March 2016

Nigerian Music Students Association Delta State University Chapter

Certificate of Service (Public Relations Officer)                                                         -            Jan 2017 – Dec 2018