Fredrick Tate Jr.
Odenton
Summary
Highly experienced and visionary Music Director and Organist with over 15 years of leading dynamic, multi-generational worship ministries. Skilled in fostering spiritual growth through music, mentoring musicians, and orchestrating both traditional hymns and contemporary gospel worship. Adept at managing large-scale worship events, budgeting, and volunteer recruitment. Currently serving as the Organist for Metropolitan Baptist Church, I am dedicated to achieving excellence and passionate about using music as a powerful instrument for ministry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Organist
Metropolitan Baptist Church
07.2024 - Current
- Lead organist for all worship services, providing musical accompaniment for choirs, praise teams, and special church events
- Collaborate with the Director of Music and Arts to prepare and coordinate worship services and special productions
- Integrate traditional Christian hymns with contemporary gospel music, ensuring an inclusive and spiritually enriching worship experience
- Mentor and coach young musicians to enhance their technical and spiritual growth through music
Organist
Colonial Baptist Church
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided musical accompaniment for weekly worship services, incorporating a blend of traditional hymns and contemporary music
- Collaborated with the music director to ensure that music selections aligned with the sermon themes and enhanced the worship experience
- Played a key role in planning and performing at special services, including Easter and Christmas events, as well as community outreach concerts
- Assisted in training and mentoring youth musicians, helping to foster their growth and involvement in the church's music ministry
Organist/Interim Music Director
Riverside SDA Church
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Directed music ministry, leading traditional and contemporary worship services
- Developed comprehensive worship plans for multi-generational engagement and spiritual growth
- Organized and led special worship productions for church holidays and events
Organist
St. John AME Church
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided dynamic organ accompaniment for Sunday services, as well as for significant life events such as weddings, funerals, and special church ceremonies, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of each occasion.
- Worked closely with the choir director to rehearse and prepare musical pieces for choir performances
- Introduced new musical arrangements that enhanced congregational participation and enriched the worship experience
- Maintained and tuned church organ, ensuring it was always in optimal playing condition for services
Organist
Oakwood University SDA Church
02.2016 - 06.2022
- Accompanied choirs and praise teams for worship services and special church events
- Collaborated with ministers of music in preparing and arranging music for worship
Music Director
St. Bartley PB Church
10.2013 - 08.2019
- Led multi-generational music ministry, managing choirs, worship teams, and special music services
- Created and arranged music for both traditional and contemporary worship
- Mentored musicians of all ages, fostering an inclusive and vibrant worship environment
- Coordinated with church leadership to align worship with the spiritual direction of the church
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD06-2025
Associate of Science - General Studies
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL08-2020
Skills
- Leadership in Multi-Generational Worship
- Choir Direction and Music Arrangement
- Piano, Hammond Organ, Pipe Organ
- Music Composition, Arrangement, and Improvisation
- Worship Planning and Administration
- Sound Systems and Worship Software (Planning Center, Pro Tools, Logic Pro X)
- Event Coordination, Budgeting, and Volunteer Management
Timeline
Organist
Metropolitan Baptist Church
07.2024 - Current
Organist
Colonial Baptist Church
07.2023 - 07.2024
Organist/Interim Music Director
Riverside SDA Church
06.2022 - 03.2023
Organist
St. John AME Church
08.2019 - 06.2022
Organist
Oakwood University SDA Church
02.2016 - 06.2022
Music Director
St. Bartley PB Church
10.2013 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology
Bowie State University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Calhoun Community College
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