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Classical Voice with Mark M.

Worcester, Massachusetts

4.9
(28)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 11+
Speaks English, German
Teaching since 1990
Master of Music, Choral Conducting

    About Mark M.

    4.9
    (28)
    I am an active performer eager to teach organ, piano, voice, and provide collaborative keyboard accompaniment to vocalists. I teach youth and adults. Private lessons are given at my church in Worcester or online through the TakeLessons platform. I also teach in-home piano lessons. My students have gone on to undergraduate and graduate performance schools and hold full-time positions in churches, schools, and other performing organizations around the country. I believe music is not only an aesthetic pursuit, but also a primary way to develop one's sense of self-esteem, community, trust, openness, and character. Building skill as a musician exercises the brain, builds logic, and fosters discipline. I am the Dean of the Worcester Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Worcester get a discount of 50% off all lesson rates posted here on TakeLessons. Message me to receive instructions on how to take advantage of these great rates.

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    Lancaster Street
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    Teaching Hours

    Wednesday
    9 AM-2 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-2 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-11 AM
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    Pricing
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $60
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    4.9
    28 Reviews
    Michele
    Online
    I have been taking organ lessons with Mark Mummert since May, 2020. He is an excellent teacher. I am an accompanist at a small church. I started as a pianist but there is a greater need in our community for organists. Mark has been so valuable in improving my organ playing. He has emphasized organ fundamentals as well as technique. I am impressed as to how much we have accomplished with virtual lessons.
    Posted Dec 28, 2021
    Jo Anna Savage
    Online
    It is obvious that Mark M. is a well seasoned teacher who doesn't waste time so that a great deal of material can be explained and demonstrated. I am happy to have found someone who can guide me for many years and understands the demands on a church organist.
    Posted Sep 9, 2021
    Lily
    Teacher's studio
    Lily enjoys her lessons and I can already see an improvement in both skill and confidence after only 3 lessons. Thank you!
    Posted Apr 7, 2021
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    Experience

    Cantor

    Oct, 2016 - Present

    Trinity Lutheran Church, Worcester

    Director of congregational music ministry. Organist for all liturgies. Conductor of the Trinity Choir and Trinity Choristers. Artistic Director of the Music at Trinity series.

    Distinguished Visiting Cantor

    Jun, 2015 - Dec, 2015

    Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg

    Cantor to the daily chapel. Conductor of the Seminary Choir.

    Director of Worship

    Aug, 2008 - Feb, 2015

    Christ the King Lutheran Church, Houston, TX

    Organist for all congregational liturgies. Conductor of the Chorus, Choristers, and Junior Choristers. Organist for Bach Society Houston

    Seminary Musician

    Jul, 1990 - Jun, 2008

    Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia

    Organist for daily chapel; Director of the Seminary Choir; Instructor of applied organ, service playing, and courses in hymnody and church music.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music, Organ Performance

    Sep, 1983 - Jun, 1987

    Temple University, Esther Boyer College of Music

    Master of Music, Choral Conducting

    Sep, 1987 - Jun, 1989

    Temple University, Esther Boyer College of Music

    Affiliations

    American Guild of Organists

    Sep, 1983

    The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to enrich lives through organ and choral music. To achieve this we: 1. Encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music 2.Inspire, educate, and offer certification for organists and choral conductors 3. Provide networking, fellowship, and mutual support 4.Nurture future generations of organists 5. Promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles; and 6. Engage wider audiences with organ and choral music.

    Association of Lutheran Church Musicians

    Aug, 1989

    The Association of Lutheran Church Musicians is a service and professional organization dedicated to strengthening the ministry of worship and music in the Lutheran church. ALCM serves through a wide range of publications, conferences, and local, regional, and national events. Membership is drawn from all major Lutheran bodies and is open to all church musicians, pastors, congregations, and lay people who share the goals of the organization.

    Languages

    German

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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