Work Résumé
JUSTIN N. HALL
Music Maker, Creator & Educator
+1 (316) 206-3842
jnhallwsu@gmail.com
ABOUT ME
A musician first and foremost, with 20+ years of piano, percussion and singing experience. Flexible and analytical, with an eye and ear for detail; skilled at synthesizing and editing information to achieve overall objectives while effectively re-prioritizing tasks as needed. Thrives under pressure; efficient in fast-paced multitasking environments. Self-motivated and creative; spearheaded projects ranging from rebranding the Multicultural Affairs Office at Kansas’ most diverse institution, Wichita State, to marketing Miss America 2014, Nina Davuluri.
// Arranging ●●●●○
// Composition ●●●●○
// Percussion ●●●●●
// Piano ●●●●●
// Singing ●●●●●
// Transcription ●●●●●
SKILLS
// Adobe Photoshop CC ●●●●○
// FL Studio 9 ●●●●●
// Garage Band ●●○○○
// iMovie ●●●●○
// Microsoft Office Suite ●●●●●
// Sibelius ●●●●●
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Courtney Wages, Miss Kansas | 6.2022
Created the mix for Courtney Wages talent portion. She ultimately won the crown for Miss Kansas 2023. I also worked with Courtney her previous two competitions at Miss Kansas where she won the talent portion two years in a row.
Last Name Basis | 5.2015 - Present
Wrote the theme song for a weekly podcast “Last Name Basis,” sponsored by Brooklyn Information & Culture (BRIC) Arts Media. Last Name Basis is hosted by Franchesca Ramsey (MTV's Decoded and The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore) and her husband, Patrick Kondas.
PROGRESS • Engage, Empower, Enhance | 3.2016 - 4.2016
Designed all marketing and social media materials for my friends’ student gov’t election campaign including flyers, logo, shirts, handbills, buttons and yard signs; they also won the election; two years in a row.
Solo and Ensemble Awards
Performed at the CBDNA SW Division Conference, WSU Wind Ensemble
Annual Konrad Wolff-Ilse Bing Chamber Music Competition, 2nd Place - $3000 Award, Impluse Percussion Group (2012)
WSU Concerto/Aria Competition, Featured Soloist (2012)
Impulse Percussion Group Concert, Featured Soloist (2012)
Hays Symphony Orchestra Young Arts Competition, First Runner-Up & Honorable Mention, Soloist (2011)
EDUCATION
MM, Instrumental Performance | Wichita, KS • in progress
Wichita State University School of Music, Cum Laude, GPA 3.49
BM, Instrumental Performance | Wichita, KS • 2014
Wichita State University School of Music, Cum Laude, GPA 3.45
Senior Honor Men & Women Recipient (2014)
Koch Cultural Trust Recipient, $3,000 (2013)
Abercrombie Scholar (2011-2014)
Dean’s Scholar (2009-2014)
EXPERIENCE
co-owner | 8.2020 - Present
Nikoyle Noel, Wichita/Kansas City KS
An Aural Architect and one of the creators of Symphonic Soul
Director of Music Ministry | 3.2014 - Present
Holy Savior Catholic Church & Academy, Wichita KS
Supervise, rehearse and/or play music for masses, holy days of obligation, funerals and weddings.
Provide outreach, social and enrichment opportunities; promote spiritual and musical growth for the choirs.
actor/model | 3.2020 - Present
The Gregory Agency, Wichita KS
Fresh Face Model for Lifestyle and Fashion in Commercial, Print, Runway, Television and Film.
actor/model | 1.2020 - Present
SCE Agency, Chicago IL
Fresh Face Model for Lifestyle and Fashion in Commercial, Print, Runway, Television and Film.
Bartnender | 4.2017 - Present
XY Bar, Wichita KS
Serves shots and drinks to bar guests.
Assistant Drumline Coach | 8.2011 - 7.2021
Derby High School, Derby KS
Instruct on percussion techniques, fundamentals, and exercises; conduct rehearsals with the front ensemble.
Assist the head drum line coach (i.e. during rehearsals, football games, events and competitions.)
Skin care consultant | 8.2018 - 4.2020
Sephora, Wichita KS
Graduate Staff Assistant | 1.2019 - 5.2019
Wichita State University School of Music, Wichita KS
Managing the Recital Credit class for undergraduate students
Assisting the School of Music Director with basic office needs; answering the phones, picking up orders from central services, synthesizing spreadsheets for recruitment.
Graduate Teaching Assistant | 8.2017 - 5.2018
Wichita State University School of Music, Wichita KS
Marketing Intern | 7.2012 - 8.2014
Wichita State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Wichita KS
Create print ads, manage social media outlets, and market events to the campus and greater Wichita community.