MICHAEL MONI WANGUI
Slough,Buckinghamshire
Summary
A seasoned musician with mastery of the saxophone and trumpet, showcasing technical precision and versatility across various musical styles. Skilled in music composition and arrangement, harmonising melodies, orchestrating instrumentation, and structuring musical pieces effectively. Expertise in vocal training and development, nurturing singers' abilities to enhance pitch, tone, range, and technique. Proficient in event planning and coordination for musical events, ensuring seamless logistics and scheduling. Competent in using Microsoft Office applications for document creation, data analysis, and presentation design as well as other music computer applications on PC and mobile interfaces. Strong leadership in managing musical ensembles or teams to achieve shared goals. Excellent interpersonal skills facilitating collaboration with musicians, artists, and stakeholders within the music industry. Committed to community engagement through musical initiatives that foster connections and share messages of hope.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
MUSIC TEACHER
BRIA ROSE JUNIOR SCHOOL
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Offering entertainment with the saxophone during the Annual general meetings.
- Offering musical advisory services to the School directors.
- Leading and instructing school band, during school concerts and events.
- Guiding students in playing various wind, brass, and percussion instruments.
- Organising and managing schools music events.
- Duties and responsibilities
- Prepared pupils for ABRSM exams, enhancing their performance skills.
- Increased student participation in extracurricular activities by promoting the benefits of musical education.
Music teacher primary school
PPA COVER LTD
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Teaching classes across various year groups during teachers' PPA time.
- Delivering pre-planned lessons and activities effectively.
- Maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Providing support and guidance to students as needed.
- Collaborating with colleagues to ensure consistency in teaching and learning experiences.
- Assisting with pupil assessment where required.
- Responsibilities
Brass Music teacher
SLOUGH MUSIC SERVICE, SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Working one on one with students to develop their instrumental technique, performance ability, and advanced skills such as notation, theory and improvisation.
- Delivering whole class recorder music instrumental lessons.
- Preparing students for their practical, performance graded exams(ABRSM,ARSM).
- Instruments: Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone and recorder.
- Encouraged peer collaboration amongst students during group projects enhancing teamwork skills.
CHURCH MUSICIAN
EMMANUEL CELEBRATION CENTRE
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Managing musical instruments, equipment, and resources, including overseeing copyrights and maintaining the music library.
- Participating in regular staff and worship team meetings, contributing to the planning and coordination of special worship events.
- Providing musical accompaniment during weekly rehearsals and church services, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Working closely with the pastor, church staff, and worship committee to design meaningful worship programs and select appropriate music.
- Training and mentoring young adults and children in music, with a focus on instrumental proficiency through the ECC School of Music.
- Initiated and supported the development of new musical groups and creative approaches to expand the church’s music ministry.
- Acting as a musical resource and advisor to church leaders and ministry teams.
- Participating in community outreach initiatives in collaboration with other ministry workers, promoting the church’s message of hope through music.
- Responsibilities
Founder and Director
Allegro School Of Music (Unincorporated Business)
07.2018 - 07.2025
- Leadership and Management: Provided visionary leadership for the school of music, overseeing its overall operation and strategic direction. Manage faculty and staff, ensuring the effective functioning of the school.
- Curriculum Development: Collaborated with team members to develop and refine music education curricula, ensuring alignment with educational standards and industry best practices.
- Student Recruitment: Developed and implemented strategies to attract and enrolled students, including marketing, outreach, and admissions processes.
- Budgeting and Financial Management: Managed the school's budget, allocated resources efficiently, and sought funding opportunities to support programmes and initiatives.
- Facilities and Resources: Oversaw the maintenance and utilisation of music facilities, instruments, technology, and resources.
- Teaching: Conducted music classes, lessons, and workshops for students, provided instruction in various aspects of music, including theory, composition, performance, and music history.
- Curriculum Delivery: Delivered lessons that align with the school's curriculum, ensuring that students meet learning objectives and achieve musical proficiency.
- Mentoring and Advising: Offered guidance and mentorship to churches, students, helping them set and achieve musical and career goals.
- Ensemble Direction: Led musical ensembles, orchestras, choirs, or bands, helped students to develop ensemble skills and stage presence.
- Recital and Performance Coaching: Assisted students to prepare for recitals, concerts, and competitions, offering feedback and coaching to enhance their performances.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
BRIA ROSE JUNIOR SCHOOL
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Offering entertainment with the saxophone during the Annual general meetings.
- Offering musical advisory services to the School directors.
- Leading and instructing school band, during school concerts and events.
- Guiding students in playing various wind, brass, and percussion instruments.
- Organising and managing schools music events.
- Duties and responsibilities
Education
Music Theory & Graded Exams
Kenya Conservatoire Of Music
01.2018 - 10.2018
Accounting Technicians Diploma II - undefined
Kreston College
Accounting Technicians Diploma I - undefined
Kreston College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Lifespring Christian Academy
01.2010 - 01.2013
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Lifespring Christian Academy
Skills
- Mastery of the saxophone and trumpet: Mastery of both the saxophone and trumpet, showcasing the ability to produce a wide range of tones, dynamics, and musical styles on these instruments This comes with exercising technical precision, versatility and team collaboration
- Music Composition and Arrangement: I am skilled to create original musical compositions and arrangements, including the ability to harmonise melodies, orchestrate instrumentation, and structure musical pieces effectively
- Vocal Training and Development: I have expertise in coaching and nurturing singers' vocal abilities, helping them improve their pitch, tone, range, and overall vocal technique
- Event Planning and Coordination: I am proficient in organising and overseeing musical events, concerts, and performances, including logistics, scheduling, and ensuring a smooth flow of the programme
- Computer Proficiency: Competence in using essential Microsoft Office applications for tasks such as document creation (Word), data analysis (Excel), and presentation design (PowerPoint) as well as other music computer applications both on PC and mobile interphase
- Strong Leadership and Team Management: I can lead musical ensembles or teams effectively, providing direction, motivation, and organisation to achieve shared musical goals
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills: I have strong interpersonal abilities, enabling effective collaboration and communication with fellow musicians, artists, and stakeholders within the music industry
- Outreach and Community Engagement: I am committed to engaging with communities through musical initiatives and outreach programmes, sharing the message of hope and fostering connections through music
PERSONAL DETAILS
Fluent in English and Swahili (spoken and written)
References
- Peter, Kamau, CEO/Senior Pastor, rev.peterkamau@gmail.com, +447540787281, Emmanuel Celebration Centre O/A Higher Heights Church UK
- Rebecca, Richardson, Manager, rebecca.richardson@slough.gov.uk, +447849574611, Slough Music Service
- Peter, Reeves, info@schoolppacover.co.uk, 08004480404, PPA Cover Ltd
- Peter, Mwaura Ngare, info@sdlkenya.co.ke, +254727909060, Secure Digital Limited
OTHER EVENTS AND ENGAGEMENTS
- OVERCOMERS HOPE MINISTRIES 2015-2023 October (Saturday & Sunday Engagement)
- Played the trumpet and saxophone.
- Directing Church music in relation to the specifications of the church.
- Organising church events.
- Mentoring church music ministers
- Evangelism through Music Ran a personal street outreach music platform through playing the saxophone and use the same to win souls for Christ.
- School Music Mentorship Mentored and trained students in several other schools and institutions i.e Music Copyright Society Kenya ,Lizzy Wanyoike Preparatory School and Briarose Junior School.
- AFLEWO (Africa Let’s Worship): -Involved in the event as a saxophonist (23 October 2019)
- Gospel Music Live Recordings Participated in the live recordings for Gospel ministers as a music Director and musician.
- Https://youtu.be/-71zGFSI4Uk?si=Er-rJHsrmbiy9Ji4
- Https://youtu.be/eM2aCQV6EAk?si=PPwPzqFFo-VX7OJV
- Https://youtu.be/20qrAjxB4cI?si=oUj5uUIl3pLI5QAq
- Gospel musicians such as Leah Gabriel Smith (USA),Evelyn Wanjiru (Kenya) ft. Nathaniel Bassey (Nigeria), Hellenah Ken (Kenya), Fred Omondi (Kenya), and Dr. Ipyana Kibona (Tanzania).
- International Worship Concerts -Participated in the Various Gospel music concerts I.e Praise Atmosphere, Barbarah Peres as a guest saxophonist.
Timeline
Music teacher primary school
PPA COVER LTD
08.2024 - 07.2025
Brass Music teacher
SLOUGH MUSIC SERVICE, SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
01.2024 - 07.2025
CHURCH MUSICIAN
EMMANUEL CELEBRATION CENTRE
11.2023 - 07.2025
MUSIC TEACHER
BRIA ROSE JUNIOR SCHOOL
02.2022 - 10.2023
BRIA ROSE JUNIOR SCHOOL
01.2022 - 10.2023
Founder and Director
Allegro School Of Music (Unincorporated Business)
07.2018 - 07.2025
Music Theory & Graded Exams
Kenya Conservatoire Of Music
01.2018 - 10.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Lifespring Christian Academy
01.2010 - 01.2013
Accounting Technicians Diploma II - undefined
Kreston College
Accounting Technicians Diploma I - undefined
Kreston College
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Lifespring Christian Academy
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