Experience

Elgin Academy (IL)

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Preschool through Grade 12 Music Teacher

  • Jul 2020 - Present



Self Employed Musician/Music Instructor

• Greater Chicago Area

• Freelance Musician

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Brian Wrightson is a singer-songwriter from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, IL. He formed the alternative rock band N.A.B.A.S. in the late nineties, which created and performed all original music, and was featured on various popular Chicago radio stations of the time, including Q101 and 94.7 "The Zone." The band generated a local following in Chicago and was consistently sought after to play at reputable music venues, including Congress Theater, 602 North, and many IL colleges. Since then, Wrightson has contributed to other musical projects and collaborations with a plethora of highly accomplished, talented artists. The year 2016, marked Wrightson's first mainstream solo release. It has led to several publishing offers, record company inquiries, and much more new music to come. Show less



St. Philip The Apostle

• Addison, IL

• Music Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2021



St. Mary Catholic Church and School

• Woodstock, IL

• Director Of Music Ministry and School Music Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2020



St. Matthew Parish Church and School

• Glendale Heights, IL

• Music Teacher and Church Music Minister

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017



The Dance Factory

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Private Music Instructor

  • 2011 - Jun 2016

  Privately instruct students, Pre-K to adult, on voice, piano, guitar, electric bass, trumpet, and percussion Privately instruct students, Pre-K to adult, on voice, piano, guitar, electric bass, trumpet, and percussion



St. Andrew Parish and St. Patrick Parish

• Delavan, Wisconsin and Elkhorn, Wisconsin

• Combined Parish Music Director and Grade School Music Instructor (Pre-K-Grade 8)

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2016

  Lead and direct music for Parishes, including choral groups comprised of both adults and children Allocate, coordinate, train, and schedule musicians for both Parishes Transitioned Parishes to contemporary/youth oriented hymnal subscriptions Encourage instrumental talent and musical growth of young parishioners (flute, drums, piano, guitar) Collaborate with Hispanic musicians for special bilingual services (Christmas, Holy Week and Feast Days) Act as independent cantor/pianist for weekend services, weddings, and funerals Teach weekly general music courses for Pre-K through 8th grade at attached Parish Schools using technological applications (full keyboard/piano lab, Finale, SmartMusic, GarageBand, Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, etc.) Plan annual stage performances Record, edit, and share audio media files via school websites and create and maintain music department websites Show less



Racine St. Catherine's

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Choral Music Instructor (Grades 6-12)

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Conducted daily choral classes and acted as piano accompanist Improved music department visibility and involvement: participated in fund raising, community service, and Wisconsin State Music Association Festivals Coordinated music for school liturgies and concerts Conducted daily choral classes and acted as piano accompanist Improved music department visibility and involvement: participated in fund raising, community service, and Wisconsin State Music Association Festivals Coordinated music for school liturgies and concerts



St. Joseph High School & Interparish Junior High

• Kenosha, Wisconsin

• Music Department Chair and Band/Choral Instructor (Grades 6-12)

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

  Conducted daily band classes and choral classes; led and directed band and choral students while acting as piano accompanist and/or bass guitarist, as necessary Improved music department visibility and involvement: participated in fund raising, community service events, athletic events, and Wisconsin State Music Association festivals, coordinated music for school liturgies, and arranged/coordinated bands and choirs for concerts Taught Music Appreciation course: music theory, music history, noted composers/artists, workings of different musical instruments, music technology software & applications (i.e. Finale, GarageBand), and cultural/world music backgrounds Increased music department enrollment through open houses, collaboration with Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) band, and shadowing students in daily band/choral classes; maintained music department budget and expenditures; produced audio recordings of students; created and maintained music department website Show less



Driscoll Catholic High School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Department Chair and Band/Choral Instructor

  • May 2004 - Jun 2009

  Increased student music department enrollment from 4 to approximately 25 band and/or choral students; improved department visibility and involvement by participation in local parades, charity events, local concerts and musicals; coordinated band and choral music for school liturgies and athletic events; functioned as piano accompanist for school musical activities; engaged parents and music department alumni to participate in school and department sponsored events Increased student music department enrollment from 4 to approximately 25 band and/or choral students; improved department visibility and involvement by participation in local parades, charity events, local concerts and musicals; coordinated band and choral music for school liturgies and athletic events; functioned as piano accompanist for school musical activities; engaged parents and music department alumni to participate in school and department sponsored events