Michael Keith Lyons
38 Delk Road
Hattiesburg MS, 39401
keith@provbc.org
cell- 601-467-1950
OBJECTIVE: to seek and follow the will of God by facilitating meaningful and relevant worship in His church
QUALIFICATIONS
extensive background in instrumental and vocal music performance
vast experience in rehearsing, developing and programming choral and instrumental ensembles
comprehensive knowledge of the essential styles, techniques, and musical selections used in modern worship experiences
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s of Music Education University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
Graduated December 19, 1997
EXPERIENCE
November, 2005-Present Minister of Music and Senior Adults
Providence Baptist Church
Hattiesburg, MS
plan worship services each week consisting of traditional, blended, and full contemporary formats
direct rehearsals, select and copy music, and arrange songs for church musicians
rehearse the Adult Choir, Senior Adult Choir, Youth Choir and Children’s choir weekly
periodically select and program seasonal musicals for Adult, Senior Adult, Children, and Youth choirs
encourage the worship of God through solo, ensemble, and instrumental groups
organize and direct Senior Adult activities throughout the year
minister to the Senior Adults including visitation at homes, Nursing Facilities, and Hospitals
organize and direct outreach events including concerts, festivals, dinner theaters and drama productions
teaches 15 piano students each week from age 5 to age 40
August, 2003-June, 2006 Band Director
Forrest County Agricultural High School
Brooklyn, MS
instructed instrumental music in grades 6-12
directed FCAHS “Aggie” Band, Color Guard and Winter Guard, Indoor Percussion Ensemble, 6th grade beginner band and junior high bands at two middle schools
taught private lessons
programmed major concerts and performances with all ensembles
December 2001-June 2003 Band Director
England High School
England,AR
instructed instrumental music in grades 6-12
taught beginner, junior high, and high school bands
taught high school choir
increased membership in band program from 13 to 42 high school members
programmed major concerts and performances with all ensembles
July 1998-December 2001 Assistant Band Director
Ouachita Parish High School
Monroe, LA
assisted Director of Bands with total band program, including recruiting, private lessons, record keeping, and discipline
created field shows for 165 member all superior marching band
arranged music for marching band
instructed the concert band, beginner band, and cooperated with junior high band directors
INSTRUMENTS
primary instruments: voice, guitar, trombone,piano
secondary instruments: all band and percussion instruments
OTHER
broad choral experience as a member and director, including college and church choirs
choral and instrumental composing and arranging
vast performance experience as a singer and instrumentalist since 1991
Director of Music Ministries for the Lebanon Baptist Association
Founder and director of the Lebanon Baptist Association Senior Adult Community Chorus
HOBBIES
Reading the bible, reading fiction and non-fiction, singing, playing music, fishing
PERSONAL
Wife of 11 years: Heather
Children: Michael Felix (deceased), Mari Alis, 5, Maxton Forbes, 3, Lillie Ana,2
REFERENCES
Mrs. Debbie Burt
Superintendant, Forrest County Schools
Minister of Music, First Baptist Church, Brooklyn, MS
Forrest County School District
400 Forrest Street, P. O. Box 1977
Hattiesburg, MS 39403-1977
Phone: 601-545-6055
Dr. George Berger
Associational Missions Director
Lebanon Baptist Association, Hattiesburg, MS
Association office: 601-261-2771
500 North 38th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Dr. Mark Byrd
Associate Pastor/Membership, First Baptist Church, Jackson MS
431 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39200
Work: 601-949-1993
Cell: 601-502-3237
L. D. Warren
Minister of Music, Maybank Baptist Church (retired)
185 T Smith Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Home: 601-582-4997
Rev. Britt J. Williamson
Pastor, Leaf River Baptist Church
1314 Eatonville Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Work: 601-582-8530
Home: 601-545-9028
Cell: 601-447-1106
