Natalie R. Wilson Eastman
Summary of Qualifications

·         Teaching, directing, and performance experience across a broad range of traditional and contemporary musical styles and formats, with a unique ability to work with the very young and the elderly as well as school-age and adult constituencies

·         Hands-on experience with sound boards and systems, space and visual effect constructs, and event planning

·         20 years of consistent, enthusiastic Christian outreach through music, theater, and secular ministries with particular emphasis on intergenerational connections and individual empowerment and growth

·         Extensive experience with large and diverse congregations and populations, working in leadership positions with high-level professionals and blue-collar members and attenders of all ages

Professional Musical Accomplishments

1995 to Present   A HIGHER NOTE
OWNER/PRINCIPAL of a well-established business offering the following services:
Music Instructor - Provide private, in-studio lessons and coaching to youth and adult students for voice, guitar, and piano.
Kindermusik^tm Educator - Provide early childhood and adult special needs music and movement instruction. Fully trained, licensed, and experienced in program design and implementation.
Performer -  Provide inspirational and pop vocal performances for weddings, receptions, parties and special occasions.

1999 - 2002   SOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Peabody MA

1990 – 1998   FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Bethesda MD
YOUTH WOMEN’S ASSOCIATE
Direct youth ministry programs and discipleship curriculum for Junior High, Senior High, and College groups (approximately 500 youth and 45 volunteer staff).

Ø         Worship: worship teams development, training, and oversight for Junior and Senior High ministries; leadership/coordination of worship for major retreats, camps, trips; co-lead singer for in-house band for Great Escape Northeast (4 years).

Ø         Washington Savoyards (a Gilbert & Sullivan Society), Washington DC

·         Yeoman of the Guard (Chorus)

·         Pirates of Penzance (Isabel)

Ø         Spirit Cruises, The Spirit of Washington, Washington DC

·         Perform Broadway review and solo showcases in dinner theater venue.

Ø         University of Texas (Austin): Longhorn Singers Association Vocal Ensemble; The University Chorus.

Ø         Bellaire United Methodist Church: President, Vice President, BUMC Youth Choir

Ø         Summer Youth Musicals (6 seasons):

·          ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Nightengale)

·          OLIVER (Mrs. Sowerberry, Strawberry Vendor)

·          THE MUSIC MAN (Pick-A-Little Lady)

·          THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Frau Zellar, Postulant)

·          THE MIKADO (Geisha)

·          HEIDI (Chorus)

Ø         Bellaire High School: Captain, Drum and Bugle Corps. THE APPLE TREE (Chorus).                     

Performance Training

Voice