Aubrey Triplett
Senatobia
Summary
Professional musician with solid experience in collaborative piano, class piano instruction, applied piano lessons, and church music ministry. Strong adaptability to meet changing needs and high standards for achieving impactful results. Skilled in sight-reading, improvisation, and teaching group lessons/classes. Reliable team player with passion for collaborating with soloists and larger ensembles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Piano Instructor
Northwest Mississippi Community College
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborative pianist for choirs, soloists, and chamber groups.
- Instructor of class piano, applied piano, elective piano, and music appreciation
General music teacher
Tunica Academy
08.2023 - 12.2024
- K5-6th grade music teacher; director/keyboard accompanist for elementary musicals and various musical programs
- Teaching included piano instruction, singing, music history, music theory.
Work study in the Theatre department
Arkansas State University
06.2022 - 08.2022
- I performed various administrative duties for the department director and departmental employees.
Full-time church pianist
Coldwater United Methodist Church
05.2018 - 07.2021
- My mentor and boss was Mr. Tom McCormick, the music director and organist of the church. In addition to Wednesday evening rehearsals, I assisted him in selecting hymns and choral anthems, accompanying the church choir, playing preludes and offertories, and serving as accompanist for both vocalists and instrumentalists.
Church pianist
Arkabutla United Methodist Church
02.2015 - 07.2021
- I served as one of two on-staff musicians and selected and performed the service’s hymns, preludes, offertories, and special music on a weekly basis.
Work-study in the Fine Arts Department
Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC)
09.2020 - 05.2021
- I served as work study for Mr. John Ungurait, Director of Bands at NWCC. Duties included organizing the band library, taking inventory of musical instruments, and organizing the work room and various rehearsal spaces, and cleaning/sanitizing instruments.
Church Pianist
Pope Baptist Church
11.2023 - Current
- Accompany worship services, enhancing congregational engagement through musical support.
- Collaborate with church leaders to select and arrange music for various services and events.
- Develop and maintain a unique repertoire of hymns and hymn arrangements.
- Provide piano accompaniment for choir rehearsals and soloists.
Education
Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy - Music
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-2027
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Arkansas State University
05.2023
Associates of Arts Degree - Music Performance
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia05.2021
Skills
- I am very organized, dedicated, hard-working, and pay attention to small details I enjoy applying myself to a project or task I interacting with and serve other individuals well I strive to do my best at whatever opportunities I am presented with I pursue every opportunity with strong motivation and a passion that ensures the job is done with the best of my ability
- I am proficient in:
- Piano teaching experience
- Collaborating
- Sight-reading
- Improvisational skills
- Choral accompaniment
- Orchestral accompaniment
- Organizational growth
- Continuous learning mindset
- Team player attitude
Affiliations
I established a private piano teaching studio, Adagio Piano Studio, in January 2020 and have as many as 20 students in my studio at a time. I offer one-on-one instruction, group lessons, music theory, yearly solo and group recitals, and involvement in local piano competitions and festivals.
Certification
- National Certified Teacher of Music - Music Teacher's National Association
Timeline
Piano Instructor
Northwest Mississippi Community College
08.2024 - Current
Church Pianist
Pope Baptist Church
11.2023 - Current
General music teacher
Tunica Academy
08.2023 - 12.2024
Work study in the Theatre department
Arkansas State University
06.2022 - 08.2022
Work-study in the Fine Arts Department
Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC)
09.2020 - 05.2021
Full-time church pianist
Coldwater United Methodist Church
05.2018 - 07.2021
Church pianist
Arkabutla United Methodist Church
02.2015 - 07.2021
Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy - Music
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Arkansas State University
Associates of Arts Degree - Music Performance
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Awards and Honors
February 2021 – Rotary Student of the Month at NWCC, March 2021 – Inducted into the NWCC Hall of Fame, April 2021 – NWCC Music Department Outstanding Student, Fall 2019-Fall 2020 – NWCC President’s List, Spring 2021 – NWCC Vice President’s List, Fall 2021-Spring 2022 – Arkansas State Dean’s List, Spring 2022 – Arkansas State Dean’s List, Fall 2022 – Arkansas State Chancellor’s List, Spring 2023 – Arkansas State Dean’s List