about
Experienced Worship Pastor, classically trained tenor, and accomplished musician with a strong record in church consulting, strategic planning, and community engagement. Proven success guiding congregations through leadership transitions, organizational growth, and volunteer coordination. Skilled in fostering collaborative, spiritually vibrant church environments and mentoring vocalists and musicians. Also experienced in training private voice students across all skill levels, emphasizing healthy technique, expressive performance, and spiritual growth.
Skills &
Expertise
Worship & Music Leadership: Choir, orchestra, and worship team direction; planning spiritually engaging services and events.
Classical Performance: Piano & vocal performance; multilingual diction (Italian, Spanish, French, German, English).
Teaching & Mentorship: Private voice and piano instruction (online and in-person), repertoire building, vocal technique coaching.
Leadership & Collaboration: Team building, volunteer coordination, spiritual mentorship, multigenerational communication.
Event & Performance Management: Stage presence, concert preparation, multimedia integration, retreats, and community engagement.
Education
Master of Arts in Music and Worship (M.A.) – Liberty University (2019–2025) Focused on music leadership, performance, and worship studies.
Artist Diploma (A.D.) in Voice Performance – Conservatory of Music Puerto Rico (2013–2014) Advanced post-graduate training in operatic and classical performance.
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Vocal Performance – Conservatory of Music Puerto Rico (2009–2014) Specialization in classical voice and operatic performance.
Bachelor of Music in Piano Education (B.M.) – Conservatory of Music Puerto Rico (2007-2009) Completed coursework in piano pedagogy, music theory, and choral conducting.
High School "Escuela José S. Alegría", Dorado, Puerto Rico | 2005–2007 Associate Degree in Accounting Assistance
Worship
Leadership
Experience
Worship Pastor – New Ridge Fellowship (Former UMC), Gilbertsville, PA | 2021–Present. Oversaw worship services, volunteer teams, and special events (Youth, Children, Celebrate Recovery, Prayer Services). Led worship across diverse styles; collaborated with pastoral staff on sermon-aligned services. Mentored leaders and expanded teams: Choir (25→70), Worship Team (20→50), Host Team (60→230). Directed choirs for performances at Carnegie Hall, NYC (2022–2025) and Kennedy Center, DC (2024).
Worship & Creative Arts Director – Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus, NE | 2020–2021 Led Christ-centered worship integrating contemporary and liturgical music. Rebuilt and expanded the choir (≈40 members) and worship team (10→25).
Worship & Music Director – Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, Livingston, NJ | 2016–2020. Directed worship, choirs, and instrumental ensembles; expanded teams from 10→30 members.
Music & Choir Director – Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, Livingston, NJ | 2017–2020. Directed adult choir incorporating cultural music (Mandarin, Taiwanese). Expanded choir from 15→50 members and led NYC performance.
Consultant & Musician – St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bound Brook, NJ | 2021–Present. Enhanced worship experience with diverse instrumentation and service planning.
More information about partnerships and collaborations with other ministries—including Lutheran, Wesleyan, and Baptist—coming soon.
Classical
& Operatic
Performance
Tenor Soloist & Operatic Roles: Performed at Carnegie Hall, Manhattan, NY (2022–2025), Kennedy Center (2024), and major theaters in PR, USA, and Europe.
Repertoire includes Madama Butterfly, La Bohème, La Leyenda del Beso, Doña Francisquita, Die Lustige Witwe, and more.
Concerts include Mozart Requiem, Haydn Missa in Tempore Belli, Händel’s Messiah, Verdi Gala, Zarzuela Concerts, and Christmas performances with philharmonic orchestras.
Professional Choral Experiences: L’Elisir d’Amore, La Traviata, Don Giovanni, Don Pasquale, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.
Masterclasses & Summer Programs: International Institute of Vocal Arts (Puerto Rico) | Franco American Vocal Arts (France) | Voice Experience “Sherrill Milnes” (Orlando) | Canada International Vocal Arts Institute.
Vocal Coaches: Bill Schuman (Met Opera), Dr. Carlos Conde (Julliard), Antonio Barasorda (Met Opera), Zoraida López (Manhattan School of Music).
Teaching & Coaching
Private Piano & Vocal Coach – NJ, NY, PA | 2015–Present
Over 100 private students; ABRSM certifications and university prep.
Prepares students for services, recitals, and ministry events.
Founder & Teacher – Daniely’s Music School, Dorado, PR | 2008–2012
Grew enrollment to 300+ students, managing 12 instructors.
Designed curriculum for piano, voice, and multiple instruments.
Organized community recitals, competitions, and performances.
