CURRICULUM VITAE Master of Divinity, cum laude Bachelor of Music Education

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1 Address Academic Year 2777 Mission Road Nashotah, WI USA ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS THE REV D ALEXANDER R. PRYOR alexander.pryor@mun.ca CURRICULUM VITAE Permanent Address 8 Babb Crescent Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4K7 CANADA Master of Divinity, cum laude , Nashotah, WI Bachelor of Music Education Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John s, NL Classroom, Instrumental, and Choral Methods, K-12 Special Needs Inclusion and Exceptionalities Training Bachelor of Music Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John s, NL Major Instrument: Organ Minor: Religious Studies High School Diploma (Honours) with French Immersion Status 2006 Mount Pearl Senior High School, Mount Pearl, NL SHORT COURSES COMPLETED Conducting Institute at Oxford July 2013 Oxford University, UK / Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ o Conduct the Westminster Williamson Voices in daily masterclasses o Course focused on plainsong and part-book performance Choral Conducting Institute July 2009 Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ o Studied in masterclass and lecture settings in choral conducting, score interpretation, eurhythmics, and group vocal technique RCO St. Giles Summer Course for Organists August 2008 Royal College of Organists, London, UK o Study of liturgical improvisation and choir training

2 Alexander R. Pryor Curriculum Vitae Page 2 of 6 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Teacher Certification Level 5 Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada), Department of Education o Primary Classroom Music o Elementary Classroom Music, Instrumental Music, Choral Music o Secondary Classroom Music, Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Music Theory, Religious Education, General Classroom Education PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Associate Director of Chapel Music September 2012 Present, Nashotah, WI o Assist the Director of Chapel Music in preparing and executing twice-daily sung services, including extensive liturgical improvisations o Rehearse and conduct the Choral Scholars and Chapel Choir o Serve as tutor and marking assistant for CM501 (Music in Christian Worship) Director St. Mary s Choristers September 2012 Present, Nashotah, WI o Direct 16-member mixed treble vocal ensemble of children aged 5-12 o Teach RSCM Voice for Life curriculum to children aged 9-12 Teaching Intern Term II, Academic Year Burnt Mill Performing Arts Academy, Harlow Town, Essex, UK o Teach classroom music (National Curriculum - Key Stages 3 & 4) under supervision of the Head of Performing Arts and members of the Music Faculty o Organize and Rehearse student performances for twice-weekly assemblies. o GCSE Examination Preparation and Review o Supervise, teach, and mentor extra-curricular student music ensembles o Teach twice-weekly Arts Outreach sessions to feeder Primary Schools Key Stage 1 & 2 culminating in a parent s night and performance o Conduct rehearsals and a performance in the Performing Arts Academy annual show at the Harlow Arts Centre Minister of Music Anglican Church of the Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL o Train and conduct the Parish Choir and musicians o Oversee and plan all music for worship services in consultation with the rector o Maintain music budget and report to the Parish Council o Lead Parish Choir in nursing home and community presentations

3 Alexander R. Pryor Curriculum Vitae Page 3 of 6 Administrative Assistant Anglican Church of the Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL o Plan weekly liturgies and service bulletins in consultation with the Rector o Implement and manage parish communication strategies incorporating traditional and new media streams Student Assistant School of Music, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John s, NL o Backstage, Front of House, and Recording Booth (Pro Tools suite) responsibilities Student Research Assistant Summer 2008 The Phenomenon of Singing International Symposium, St. John s, NL o Edit and layout scholarly articles for final editorial review prior to publication o Complete federal government grant applications (SSHRC) Organ Scholar Parish of St. Mary the Virgin, St. John s, NL o Play liturgical music as directed by the Minister of Music o Conduct sectional rehearsals and accompany the choirs o Lead music team for weekly contemporary-style evening worship services AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Mary Davis Scholarship for Seminarians ( ) Organ Scholarship Nashotah House ( ) Kiwanis Music Festival Senior Rose Bowl Runner Up (2010) William J. House Memorial Scholarship in Organ ( & ) RCCO Kiwanis Festival Scholarship for Highest Mark in Organ (2010 & 2009) RCCO Student Organist Travel Award for Summer Music Studies (2009) Arthur & Dorothy Noseworthy Entrance Scholarship in Music ( ) MUN Endowment Fund Scholarship ( ) Newfoundland and Labrador Centenary of Responsible Government High School Graduation Scholarship (2006) ECCLESIASTICAL QUALIFICATIONS Deacon (Transitional) Ordained August 4, 2012 Diocese of the Anglican Network in Canada (Eastern Region), ACNA

4 Alexander R. Pryor Curriculum Vitae Page 4 of 6 ECCLESIASTICAL SERVICE Deacon-in-Residence (Rota) August Present Seminarian Intern & Musical Director September Present Holy Cross Anglican Church, Wauwatosa, WI Seminarian Intern October 2012 May 2013 Holy Apostles Parish, Pewaukee, WI Seminarian Intern Preaching and Pastoral Care June August 2012 Parish of St. Stephen the Martyr & Parish of the Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL Domestic Chaplain & Personal Assistant to the Ordinary Synods Anglican Network in Canada, ACNA Liturgical Assistant & Assistant Musical Director November 2010 Episcopal Consecration, St. Catharines, Ontario COMMITTEE SERVICE Liturgy Committee Student Representative - Search Committee, Professor of Liturgics Student Representative Tenure Review Committee Synod Delegate 2010, 2012 Parish of the Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL Parish Council Member (ex officio, non-voting) Parish of the Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL Diocesan Delegate Anglican Church in North America General Assembly, Bedford TX PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Royal Canadian College of Organists Member Royal School of Church Music Affiliate Member CITIZENSHIP & RESIDENCY Canadian Citizen, Deemed Resident of Newfoundland and Labrador United States: F-1 Visa, valid until June 30, 2014 PERSONAL Married to Kristina (2011) with one son, Theophilus (b. 2012). Expecting second child August 2014.

5 Alexander R. Pryor Curriculum Vitae Page 5 of 6 SELECTED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE ENGAGEMENTS (ORGAN / CONDUCTING) Graduation Day Evensong (conducting), Nashotah House, Nashotah, WI Holy Week & Triduum Services (conducting/organ), Nashotah House, WI Advent Lessons & Carols (conducting/organ), Nashotah House, Nashotah, WI Course Recital (conducting), St. John the Evangelist, Oxford, UK May 2014 April 2014 December 2013 July 2013 Graduation Day Evensong (conducting), Nashotah House, Nashotah, WI May 2013 Holy Week & Triduum Services (conducting/organ), Nashotah House, WI Lenten Evensong, (organ), All Saints Cathedral, Milwaukee, WI March 2013 March 2013 Advent Lessons & Carols (conducting), Nashotah House, Nashotah, WI December 2012 Lenten Evensong (organ), All Saints Cathedral, Milwaukee, WI March 2012 Advent Lessons & Carols (conducting), Nashotah house, Nashotah, WI December 2011 To the Limit, Burnt Mill Academy (conducting), Harlow, UK July 2011 Primary School Arts Recruitment Scheme concert (conducting), Harlow, UK July 2011 Festival Choir Concert (organ), MUN School of Music December 2010 Graduation Recital, MUN School of Music April 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival Senior Organ Class, St. John s NL February 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival (conducting) Church Choirs over 18, St. John s NL February 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival Senior Rose Bowl Playoff, St. John s NL February 2010 Festive Carol Sing (conducting), Health Science Centre Atrium, St. John s, NL December 2009 Wednesday Organ Recital, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John s, NL August 2009 RCCO Spring Recital, Gower Street United, St. John s, NL May 2009 Kiwanis Music Festival Senior Organ Class, St. John s NL February 2009 Lunchtime Student Recital, MUN School of Music February 2009 Festival Choir Concert (organ), MUN School of Music December 2008 Organ Recital, St. Giles Cripplegate, London UK August 2008 Lunchtime Recitals (2), Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John s, NL July 2008 Concert Series (8 performances), St. Mary the Virgin, St. John s, NL Lunchtime Student Recital, MUN School of Music April 2008 RCCO Spring Recital, Cochrane Street United, St. John s, NL April 2008 Chamber Music Recital (organ duos), MUN School of Music December 2007 Festival Choir Concert (organ), MUN School of Music December 2007 Lunchtime Recitals (2), Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John s, NL July 2007 RCCO Spring Recital, The Kirk, St. John s, NL May 2007 PUBLIC PREACHING /TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS Regular Preaching Rotation, Holy Cross Anglican Church, Wauwatosa, WI Lecture: The History of the Daily Office & Its Music, Whitewater, WI Senior Sermon,, Nashotah, WI Regular Preaching Rotation, Holy Apostles Parish, Pewaukee, WI April 6, 2014 March 20, Sermon Series 7 Sacraments, Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL July/August 2012 Lectionary Sermons (4), St. Stephen the Martyr, St. John s, NL July/August 2012 Holy Week Series (Mon-Wed), Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL April 2011 Company s Coming, Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL December 2010 The World is Watching, Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL October 2010 Lenten Meditation (Compline), Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL March 2010

6 Alexander R. Pryor Curriculum Vitae Page 6 of 6 CATECHETICAL/DISCIPLESHIP TEACHING SESSIONS The Prayerbook: Living the Anglican Faith 2013 Holy Apostles Parish, Pewaukee, WI Anglicanism Church of the Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL Book & Bible Study John s Gospel & William Temple s Commentary 2010 Church of the Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL Anglicanism 101 (Co-Teacher) 2010 Church of the Good Samaritan, St. John s, NL