John G. Ligda
john@ligda.com
PROFILE
Young, energetic, undergraduate with excellent leadership and organizational
skills seeks a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting.
EDUCATION
Rensselaer Program of Church Music and Liturgy,
Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, Indiana
Pursuing the Master of Art's degree in Music Expectated graduation July 2006Saint
Joseph’s College; Rensselaer, Indiana May 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Music; concentration in Church Music and Liturgy;
Brother Rice High School; Chicago, Illinois May 2000
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Saint Joseph’s College; Rensselaer, Indiana August 2002 –
May 2004
Director of Music Ministries/Chapel Organist
· Played organ and piano for weekend and special liturgies during the
academic year
· Directed student vocalists and instrumentalists in performance
· Teamed with campus ministry staff to plan liturgies, prayer services,
and social justice programs
· Organized and directed a Palm Sunday choral concert
· Implemented and directed monthly Taizé Services for the campus
and local community
Saint Joseph’s College; Rensselaer, Indiana August 2002 –
May 2004
Principal Accompanist for the College Choirs
· Accompanied two college choirs in weekly rehearsals and concert performances
· Collaborated with the College choir director to perform concerts
and special campus liturgies
· Conduct choirs in weekly rehearsals, for liturgies and concerts,
and in the absence of the director
Most Holy Redeemer Parish; Evergreen Park, Illinois June 1998 –
Present
Organist - Music Assistant
· Worked with the Director of Music to perform holiday and special
liturgies
· Served as replacement Director in the absence of the full-time Director
· Accompanied parish cantors, instrumentalists, and adult and funeral
choirs
· Provided percussion accompaniment for Holy Week and Easter liturgies
Freelance Pianist and Organist June 1996 – Present
· Served as substitute organist and pianist for weekend Mass and liturgies
at several Catholic Parishes in Chicago and surrounding suburbs
· Provided music for formal receptions, dinners, and social events
· Accompanied professional musicians providing music for varied social
events
RELATED STUDIES AND PROJECTS
Extensive studies of organ techniques and structure with Dr. Bruce Glenny.
Studies in Liturgy and Gregorian Chant
Liturgy Workshops offered by the Office for Divine Worship at the Archdiocese
of Chicago
Composed Passion based on Gospel of John for four voices, percussion, and
auxiliary instruments
OTHER
WORK EXPERIENCE
John G. Ligda Productions, Evergreen Park, Illinois November 1998 –
Present
Independent Producer, Editor, Technician, Engineer
· Directed the Chicago Fire Reserves soccer games televised on AT&T
Broadband Public Access Television Network
· Edited a marketing video promoting Midwest Soccer Tournaments
· Produced a Marketing and Admissions/Recruitment video for Saint Joseph’s
College
· Taped and edited youth basketball tournaments for airing on the Chicago
Access Television
Hallmark Sports Club, LLC; Frankfort, Illinois May 2002 – August 2002
Production Intern
· Oversaw the development and day-to-day operation of a video production
department
· Evaluated company needs, purchased and assembled equipment, and hired
outside contractors
· Designed and outfitted a mobile production truck for remote sports
broadcasts
AT&T Broadband; Oak Lawn, Illinois March 2000 –March 2002
Freelance Field Technician
· Employed as Freelance Engineer/Technician/Operator
· Worked on remote tapings of athletic contests, civic parades, ceremonies,
and public events
· Assisted in the broadcasting of live in-studio call-in shows
AWARDS
National Association of Pastoral Musicians Koinoia Scholarship, June 2004Saint
Joseph’s College Performance Scholarship for Band
Saint Joseph’s College Schuyler Robinson Award for Applied Music (two
times)
Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honors Society
Student Success Story, Saint Joseph’s College Web siteSouthtown Newspaper's
"Southtowner's", September 2004
ACTIVITIES
Member – National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM)
Member – American Guild of Organists (AGO)
Member­­ –American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
Member – Chicago-Southwest Pastoral Musicians
Member – Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences
Fellow – Saint Joseph’s College Council of Fellows
3rd Degree Knight – Knights of Columbus, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Council
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Vice-President – Saint Joseph’s College Republicans (two years)
Vice-President – Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Society at Saint Joseph’s
College (one year)
Treasurer – Saint Joseph’s College Student Association (one year)
Treasurer – Saint Joseph’s College Bands (one year)
Treasurer – Saint Joseph’s College Choir (one year)
Senator – Saint Joseph’s College Student Senate (one year)
Drum Major – Saint Joseph’s College Marching Band (one year)
Freshman Leader – Saint Joseph’s College (one year)
Columnist – The Observer Saint Joseph’s College Student Newspaper
(one year)
Leader – Kairos Retreat for Saint Joseph’s College students (one
year)
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Software: Finale 2003, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Premier, After Effects,
Engineering experience with both Audio and Video broadcast equipment
Refrences and Portfolio
Available upon request
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