Earl Moore, Studio Instructor
I originally thought of the Part of the Music concept in the winter of 2002-2003 and began actively working on it in the spring of 2003. Below is my [humble] bio and relevant musical background.
I am 35 years old and live in New Hope, MN. I moved to Minnesota in April, 1995 to accept a job transfer with Blockbuster Video. During the next 4 years, my career lead me from Blockbuster to Musicland Group, into a job that required 75% travel. Although this was certainly exciting and provided many opportunities, it came with a great musical expense.
After accepting a promotion at Musicland, I stopped traveling and was again able to find a way to contribute in the area of church music. I joined Lake Harriet Christian Church as choir director and organist. After five years at Lake Harriet, I decided to move in a different direction.
While working at the Best Buy corporate headquarters in Richfield, MN, I returned to college to finish my undergraduate degree. Thanks to the support of my family and friends, I'm happy to say that I graduated with my Bachelor's of Science degree in business in June, 2004. In 2008, I started my Masters in Information Technology and Project Management.
I now serve as organist and choir director at North United Methodist Church, where I lead the 18-member choir, handbell choir, and other musical elements for the church.
These days, I'm always doing projects around the house, experimenting with new gadgets, and working on new music endeavors. I teach a few students, work, and relax in my spare time. With some occasional exceptions, I join my piano mentor each week for conversation and duets. I am also writing some original compositions. I enjoy my Part of the Music!
Experience (Performance)
- Organist and Choir Director for North United Methodist Church (2009-present)
- Assistant Accompanist and Board of Directors Co-Chair for One Voice Mixed Chorus (2006 to 2009), Minneapolis, MN
- Accompanist for Timbre, local men's choir (2004 to 2007), Minneapolis, MN
- Lake Harriet Christian Church, choir director and organist (2000 to 2005), Minneapolis, MN
- Great River Educational Arts Theatre (1999-2000), Clearwater, MN
- Western Hills Brethren in Christ Church, choir director and accompanist (1995-1996), Cincinnati, OH
- Madison Avenue Baptist Church, choir director and organist (1991-1994), Covington, KY
Music Education: Northern Kentucky University (1991-1993)
- Applied piano college level - 4 semesters
- Applied voice college level - 1 semester
- Music theory, ear training - 4 semesters, each
- Choral ensemble - 4 semesters
- Piano pedagogy - 2 semesters
- Conducting - 1 semester
- Group voice - 1 semester
- Music history - 1 semester
Private Training
- Private piano instruction (1983-1991), Elizabethtown, KY

