Jennifer Sherrill
[email protected]
Chicago, IL
60640
USA
Teaching Experience
Private Studio Chicago, IL February 2004 to Present
Connect by Music Mytilini, Greece August 2019 to September 2019
Mosaik Community Center Mytilini, Greece August 2019 to September 2019
June 2018 to August 2018
Moria and Kara Tepe Refugee Camps Mytilini, Greece June 2017 to July 2017
Vincentian Sisters Orphanage Puno, Peru June 2007 to August 2007
Westmont Academy of Music Westmont, IL April 2005 to November 2006
Roselle Music St. Charles, IL Sept 2001 to September 2003
Teaches students to appreciate and perform a variety of styles on piano, voice and ukulele. Helps students to understand and apply the fundamentals for beginning and advanced performance, such as ear training, chord reading, sight reading, foreign language diction, vocal and piano pedagogy and individual interpretation. Works with students to help them embrace their own musical personalities while emboldening them to step into the realm of composing and song writing. Encourages students to find joy in discovering and creating music.
Cofounder and Director Chicago, IL October 2019 to Present
Thousand Mile Choir
Building a new adult community choir in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago with a focus on singing music from around the world. Sources repertoire from a variety of cultures and languages including Greek, Farsi, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, and French. Teaches language diction, posture, breathing, sound production, note reading and phrasing. Plans performance opportunities within the local neighborhood in order to facilitate a strong sense of community.
Musical Director Mytilini, Greece August 2019 to September 2019
Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Served as interim director of the choir made up primarily of French speaking refugees. Led and accompanied for two weekly rehearsals and Sunday morning masses. Sourced sheet music and organized all church repertoire into an online, easy to access platform. Worked with singers to increase breath support while encouraging singers to blend their voices as one. Taught French and English repertoire. Hired, sourced funding for, and oversaw the training of a new director. Currently serving as advisor for the weekly planning of music as well as being an available source of emotional support.
Director of Saint Gregory Singers Chicago, IL September 2007 to present
Chooses, writes and arranges repertoire for Saint Gregory's youth choir. Plans and leads rehearsals in which basic music theory and music for weekly masses is taught. Works with singers on breathing techniques and solfeggio as well as helping singers overcome performance anxieties. Creates opportunities for Saint Gregory's young singers to become an active part of the surrounding community through activities such as retirement home performances and holiday caroling.
Performance Experience
Church of the Holy Spirit Lake Forest, IL September 2018 to Present
Substitute soprano section leader
St. Gregory the Great Chamber Choir Chicago, IL February 2004 to Present
Cantor and soprano
Animato Choir Mytilini, Greece August 2019 to September 2019
North Park Gospel Choir Chicago, IL August 2018 to May 2019
North Park University Chorus. Chicago, IL August 2016 to May 2018
Tower Chorale member and soloist Western Springs, IL September 2012 to May 2016
Past Repertoire: Handel's Messiah, Rutter's Requiem, Mozart's Requiem, Verdi's Requiem, Mozart's Mass in C minor, Haydn's Creation, Brahm’s Requiem, Bach's Wachet auf, Bach’s St. Johns Passion, Ravel's L'Enfant et Les Sortiléges, Massenet's Cendrillon, Monteverdi's L'incoronazione di Poppea, Gounod's Roméo et Juliette.
Anthem singer: Chicago Fire, Chicago Storm, ISSA Hall of Fame Banquet
Pianist and vocalist: weddings, funerals, private parties, art walks, festivals, fundraisers and Jazz clubs. Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk and Standards.
Additional Work Experience
Account Executive, Youth Soccer Chicago Fire Soccer Team November 2003 to February 2005
Managed new and existing season ticket and youth soccer club accounts. Developed and implemented programs and events that strengthened relationships between the Chicago Fire and the youth soccer community. Initiated and built new relationships by means of telephone, email, meetings and grass root marketing strategies.
F.I.R.E. Express Coordinator July 2002 to November 2003
Represented the Chicago Fire at soccer camps, tournaments and other community events by engaging fans with various interactive soccer skills games. Also hired, scheduled and oversaw all interns involved with the F.I.R.E. Express.
Volunteer Experience
Fundraiser May 2017 to Present
Mytilini, Greece
Raises funds for the purchase of instruments through the use of blogging and storytelling at Crookedwindmills.blogspot.com. To date, funds have been found for the purchase of thirty-seven ukuleles, violin and ukulele strings, music books, a Kurtzweil digital piano, and continuous funding for a monthly stipend to the current director of the choir at the Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
ESL Tutor and Teacher's assistant, Centro Romero September 2013 to May 2014
Attends English as a Second Language classes and works with students in need of additional language support. Also includes writing lesson plans and tutoring adult Spanish speakers on the basics of English grammar, pronunciation and comprehension.
Fundraiser, Almost Home Kids and GirlForward January 2013 to December 2015
Set the personal goal of walking a thousand miles each year in order to gain pledges and donations to Almost Home Kids, an organization that provides much needed care for medically vulnerable children and to GirlForward, an organization that seeks to educate and empower refugee girls. Raised and donated over $7,000.
Line Cook, Cornerstone Community Outreach August 2011 to July 2012
Assisted in preparing and serving food for the lunch shift at Cornerstone's 400 bed shelter located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Purposefully engaged shelter guests in conversation and stepped into help wherever help was needed. Also stocked shelves, washed dishes and helped set up the dining room for the next meal.
Education
North Park University: Masters of Music in Vocal Performance, with Distinction (2019)
Northern Illinois University: Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance (2016)
Voice: Diane Ragains, Myron Myers, David Hoffman, Orna Arania, Annie Picard
Coaches: Patrice Michaels, Yasuko Oura
Directors: Eric Johnson, Ray Frewen, Jim Tucker, Steve Squires, Chad Bergman, Mike Webb, Tim Blickhan, Patrick Godon, Julia Davids, Nyela Basney
Additional Skills
Experience with Garage Band, Finale, Sibelius, Goldmine, Paceolin, Ticketmaster, Archtics, Peachtree and Lightroom. United States Soccer Federation Certified Soccer Referee, April 2001-2012. Illinois Youth Soccer Association Certified Soccer Coach, E license. TEFL certified
[email protected]
Chicago, IL
60640
USA
Teaching Experience
Private Studio Chicago, IL February 2004 to Present
Connect by Music Mytilini, Greece August 2019 to September 2019
Mosaik Community Center Mytilini, Greece August 2019 to September 2019
June 2018 to August 2018
Moria and Kara Tepe Refugee Camps Mytilini, Greece June 2017 to July 2017
Vincentian Sisters Orphanage Puno, Peru June 2007 to August 2007
Westmont Academy of Music Westmont, IL April 2005 to November 2006
Roselle Music St. Charles, IL Sept 2001 to September 2003
Teaches students to appreciate and perform a variety of styles on piano, voice and ukulele. Helps students to understand and apply the fundamentals for beginning and advanced performance, such as ear training, chord reading, sight reading, foreign language diction, vocal and piano pedagogy and individual interpretation. Works with students to help them embrace their own musical personalities while emboldening them to step into the realm of composing and song writing. Encourages students to find joy in discovering and creating music.
Cofounder and Director Chicago, IL October 2019 to Present
Thousand Mile Choir
Building a new adult community choir in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago with a focus on singing music from around the world. Sources repertoire from a variety of cultures and languages including Greek, Farsi, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, and French. Teaches language diction, posture, breathing, sound production, note reading and phrasing. Plans performance opportunities within the local neighborhood in order to facilitate a strong sense of community.
Musical Director Mytilini, Greece August 2019 to September 2019
Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Served as interim director of the choir made up primarily of French speaking refugees. Led and accompanied for two weekly rehearsals and Sunday morning masses. Sourced sheet music and organized all church repertoire into an online, easy to access platform. Worked with singers to increase breath support while encouraging singers to blend their voices as one. Taught French and English repertoire. Hired, sourced funding for, and oversaw the training of a new director. Currently serving as advisor for the weekly planning of music as well as being an available source of emotional support.
Director of Saint Gregory Singers Chicago, IL September 2007 to present
Chooses, writes and arranges repertoire for Saint Gregory's youth choir. Plans and leads rehearsals in which basic music theory and music for weekly masses is taught. Works with singers on breathing techniques and solfeggio as well as helping singers overcome performance anxieties. Creates opportunities for Saint Gregory's young singers to become an active part of the surrounding community through activities such as retirement home performances and holiday caroling.
Performance Experience
Church of the Holy Spirit Lake Forest, IL September 2018 to Present
Substitute soprano section leader
St. Gregory the Great Chamber Choir Chicago, IL February 2004 to Present
Cantor and soprano
Animato Choir Mytilini, Greece August 2019 to September 2019
North Park Gospel Choir Chicago, IL August 2018 to May 2019
North Park University Chorus. Chicago, IL August 2016 to May 2018
Tower Chorale member and soloist Western Springs, IL September 2012 to May 2016
Past Repertoire: Handel's Messiah, Rutter's Requiem, Mozart's Requiem, Verdi's Requiem, Mozart's Mass in C minor, Haydn's Creation, Brahm’s Requiem, Bach's Wachet auf, Bach’s St. Johns Passion, Ravel's L'Enfant et Les Sortiléges, Massenet's Cendrillon, Monteverdi's L'incoronazione di Poppea, Gounod's Roméo et Juliette.
Anthem singer: Chicago Fire, Chicago Storm, ISSA Hall of Fame Banquet
Pianist and vocalist: weddings, funerals, private parties, art walks, festivals, fundraisers and Jazz clubs. Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk and Standards.
Additional Work Experience
Account Executive, Youth Soccer Chicago Fire Soccer Team November 2003 to February 2005
Managed new and existing season ticket and youth soccer club accounts. Developed and implemented programs and events that strengthened relationships between the Chicago Fire and the youth soccer community. Initiated and built new relationships by means of telephone, email, meetings and grass root marketing strategies.
F.I.R.E. Express Coordinator July 2002 to November 2003
Represented the Chicago Fire at soccer camps, tournaments and other community events by engaging fans with various interactive soccer skills games. Also hired, scheduled and oversaw all interns involved with the F.I.R.E. Express.
Volunteer Experience
Fundraiser May 2017 to Present
Mytilini, Greece
Raises funds for the purchase of instruments through the use of blogging and storytelling at Crookedwindmills.blogspot.com. To date, funds have been found for the purchase of thirty-seven ukuleles, violin and ukulele strings, music books, a Kurtzweil digital piano, and continuous funding for a monthly stipend to the current director of the choir at the Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
ESL Tutor and Teacher's assistant, Centro Romero September 2013 to May 2014
Attends English as a Second Language classes and works with students in need of additional language support. Also includes writing lesson plans and tutoring adult Spanish speakers on the basics of English grammar, pronunciation and comprehension.
Fundraiser, Almost Home Kids and GirlForward January 2013 to December 2015
Set the personal goal of walking a thousand miles each year in order to gain pledges and donations to Almost Home Kids, an organization that provides much needed care for medically vulnerable children and to GirlForward, an organization that seeks to educate and empower refugee girls. Raised and donated over $7,000.
Line Cook, Cornerstone Community Outreach August 2011 to July 2012
Assisted in preparing and serving food for the lunch shift at Cornerstone's 400 bed shelter located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Purposefully engaged shelter guests in conversation and stepped into help wherever help was needed. Also stocked shelves, washed dishes and helped set up the dining room for the next meal.
Education
North Park University: Masters of Music in Vocal Performance, with Distinction (2019)
Northern Illinois University: Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance (2016)
Voice: Diane Ragains, Myron Myers, David Hoffman, Orna Arania, Annie Picard
Coaches: Patrice Michaels, Yasuko Oura
Directors: Eric Johnson, Ray Frewen, Jim Tucker, Steve Squires, Chad Bergman, Mike Webb, Tim Blickhan, Patrick Godon, Julia Davids, Nyela Basney
Additional Skills
Experience with Garage Band, Finale, Sibelius, Goldmine, Paceolin, Ticketmaster, Archtics, Peachtree and Lightroom. United States Soccer Federation Certified Soccer Referee, April 2001-2012. Illinois Youth Soccer Association Certified Soccer Coach, E license. TEFL certified
