Catherine Barkes

3207 Wicks Creek Trail, Marietta, GA, 30062, US

(404) 263-9505
catherine@barkes.org

Professional Summary
Currently, a hardworking and motivated student at Kennesaw State University seeking
experience in the musical field, particularly as an accompanist.

Skills
● Sight Reading Communication
● Music Theory ● Bilingual (Spanish and English)
● Knowledge of religious worship ● Piano (11 years) and organ (2
styles years) expertise
● Team Building and

Education
Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA
GPA: 3.68
● Dean's List Honoree [Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023]
● Major in [Bachelors in Public Relations]
● Minor in [Minor in Piano performance]
● Expected Graduation Date: [December 2024]

Work History

Organ Accompanist - January 2024 to Current

St. Augustine of Canterbury- Morrow, GA

● Accompanied choir in SATB format

● Organized preludes and postludes for services
● Identified and played different parts individually
● Quickly learn and play pieces on short notice
Organ Accompanist - August 2023 to October 2023

St. Francis de Sales - Mableton, GA

● Accompanied choir in SATB format

● Organized preludes and postludes for services
● Identified and played different parts individually
● Quickly learned and played pieces on short notice

Substitute Piano Accompanist - May 2023 to May 2023

Pilgrimage United Church of Christ - Marietta, GA

● Accompanied choir in SATB format

● Identified and played different parts individually
● Quickly learned and played pieces on short notice

Music Education
Current Piano Instructor: Julie Coucheron (Kennesaw State)

Email: juliecoucheron@gmail.com

● Student since 2021

● Studies include piano classical and romantic styles and performance

Organ Instructor: Benjamin Wadsworth (Kennesaw State)

Phone Number: 404-547-8138

● Student since 2022

● Studies include the use and operation of an organ, hymns, and choir
accompaniment

Past Piano Professor: Anita Norman

Email: anorman@hillsideumc.org

● Studies included piano accompaniment and study of worship music

Past Organ Professor Cristina Dinella -
Email: cristinadinellamakowicz@gmail.com
● Learned organ performance and choir accompaniment