Bio Cara Smith Goings Conductor Dallas Fort Worth
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It is my most high privilege to lead others into the presence of the LORD and into deeper relationship with Him through the use of music, ministry and media. "These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng." Psalm 42:4 NIV I am seeking a church home for my family where the deity of the LORD Jesus Christ is proclaimed, his atoning sacrifice is sufficient, his people worship in Spirit and in Truth and ministry is upward and outward focused. I have served Southern Baptist churches in Texas, Louisiana and North Carolina for the past 21 years with instrumental, vocal and performing arts. I would like to deepen this service to a full-time ministry. Churches served include: FBC - Leon Springs, TX FBC - Port Allen, LA Bulverde Baptist Church, Bulverde, TX Willow Drive Baptist Church, Lake Jackson, TX Oaklawn Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC Bethesda Baptist Church, Clayton, NC It is my most high privilege to lead others into the presence of the LORD and into deeper relationship with Him through the use of music, ministry and media. "These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng." Psalm 42:4 NIV I am seeking a church home for my family where the deity of the LORD Jesus Christ is proclaimed, his atoning sacrifice is sufficient, his people worship in Spirit and in Truth and ministry is upward and outward focused. I have served Southern Baptist churches in Texas, Louisiana and North Carolina for the past 21 years with instrumental, vocal and performing arts. I would like to deepen this service to a full-time ministry. Churches served include: FBC - Leon Springs, TX FBC - Port Allen, LA Bulverde Baptist Church, Bulverde, TX Willow Drive Baptist Church, Lake Jackson, TX Oaklawn Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC Bethesda Baptist Church, Clayton, NC Biography
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Cara Goings
is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Wind Conducting at Texas Christian
University and is a conducting student of Mr. Bobby R. Francis. Mrs. Goings’ duties include assisting with
all aspects of the band program as well as conducting the TCU Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band and Concert Bands
throughout the academic year. She also assists with the Marching Band and directs the TCU Basketball Band.
Mrs.
Goings has been a certified music educator in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1987. Prior to her appointment at TCU, Mrs. Goings
has taught at Griffin Middle School in the Lewisville ISD as well as Leonard 6th
Grade Center, Leonard, McClung, Meadowbrook and Daggett Middle Schools in Fort
Worth ISD. Mrs. Goings has also served
as a frequent adjudicator for All – Region Band and Solo and Ensemble
contests. She also established the band
programs at Castle Hills First Baptist School, Castle Hills, TX (San Antonio)
and McClung Middle School, Fort Worth.
In addition to teaching band, Mrs. Goings has also taught piano both
privately and in the Castle Hills First Baptist School Conservatory.
Mrs. Goings
received her BM in Music Education from University of North Texas in Denton,
Texas. During her studies she served as Head Drum Major for the Green Brigade
Marching Band and President of Sigma Alpha Iota – Iota Theta Chapter. For her
service to her fraternity, she was awarded the Ruby Sword of Honor, a national
award, for leading her chapter to provide significant scholarship funds for
music students as well as the Province Chapter Achievement Award. She holds
numerous awards for both piano and trumpet work.
She has studied trumpet with Dr. Leonard
Candelaria, University of North Texas; Dr. Jon Burgess, Texas Christian University, and James West, Louisiana State
University. Influential conducting
teachers include Bobby R. Francis - TCU, Dennis Fisher – UNT, Eugene Migliaro Corporon – UNT, Frank Wickes –
LSU, Dr. Stephen Farish - UNT, and Martin Hearne – Cornell College.
In addition
to her music education responsibilities, Mrs. Goings has spent 23 years working
in Baptist churches across Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina as a music
coordinator, accompanist, and soloist of both instrumental and vocal music. She currently performs weekly with the
Southcliff Baptist Church Orchestra where she acts as Assistant Orchestra
Director. Mrs. Goings has also been a member of the Fort Worth Community Band
under the direction of Christine Beason. She is an active member of the Texas Music
Educators Association and Texas Bandmasters Association. Outside of her music pursuits, Mrs. Goings also enjoys
designing and building sets, costumes and props for theatre.
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IIt is my most high privilege to lead others into the presence of the LORD and into deeper relationship with Him through the use of music, ministry and media. "These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng." Psalm 42:4 NIV I am seeking a church home for my family where the deity of the LORD Jesus Christ is proclaimed, his atoning sacrifice is sufficient, his people worship in Spirit and in Truth and ministry is upward and outward focused. I have served Southern Baptist churches in Texas, Louisiana and North Carolina for the past 21 years with instrumental, vocal and performing arts. I would like to deepen this service to a full-time ministry. Churches served include: FBC - Leon Springs, TX FBC - Port Allen, LA Bulverde Baptist Church, Bulverde, TX Willow Drive Baptist Church, Lake Jackson, TX Oaklawn Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC Bethesda Baptist Church, Clayton, NC Ministry Objective It is my most high privilege to lead others into the presence of the LORD and into deeper relationship with Him through the use of music, ministry and media. "These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng." Psalm 42:4 NIV I am seeking a church home for my family where the deity of the LORD Jesus Christ is proclaimed, his atoning sacrifice is sufficient, his people worship in Spirit and in Truth and ministry is upward and outward focused. I have served Southern Baptist churches in Texas, Louisiana and North Carolina for the past 21 years with instrumental, vocal and performing arts. I would like to deepen this service to a full-time ministry. Churches served include: FBC - Leon Springs, TX FBC - Port Allen, LA Bulverde Baptist Church, Bulverde, TX Willow Drive Baptist Church, Lake Jackson, TX Oaklawn Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC Bethesda Baptist Church, Clayton, NC Curriculum Vitae
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Personal Information Birthdate: July 31, 1965 Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Marital Status: Married to Todd A. Goings Citizenship: USA
Education Master of Music - Wind Conducting, Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX (In progress - completion May, 2015)
Bachelor of Music in Education - University of North Texas Denton, TX - May, 1987
Summer sessions as Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 1984-1986
Instruments Studied: Piano, Trumpet, Clarinet, Voice
Master Classes Fort Worth Symphony, Andres Franco - 2011 Beethoven, Symphony No. 5
Recordings TCU and UNT video recordings available on request.
Awards Graduate Associate - TCU Sigma Alpha Iota - Ruby Sword of Honor Sigma Alpha Iota - Province Chapter Achievement Bailey-Mahlman Scholarship - UNT
Affiliations Texas Music Educators Association Texas Bandmasters Assocaition Sigma Alpha Iota
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April 21, 2015 TCU Symphonic Band, Ed Landreth Hall
February 19, 2015 TCU Symphonic Band, Ed Landreth Hall
November 25, 2014 TCU Wind Symphony, Ed Landreth Hall
October 9, 2014 TCU Wind Symphony, Ed Landreth Hall
2014 Southcliff Orchestra, Southcliff Church
2013 UNT Wind Ensemble, Windspear Hall
2013 Meadowbrook Middle School
2013 E.M. Daggett Middle School
2012 Sandy Lake Amusement Park
2012 McClung Middle School
2012 Meadowbrook Middle School
2011 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall
2011 Western Hills High School
2011 Sandy Lake Amusement Park
1988 The Colony High School
1988 Sandy Lake Amusement Park
1987 The Colony High School
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Band Director White Settlement ISD 2016- Brewer Middle School, Fine Arts Academy
Band Director Fort Worth ISD 2013-2014 E.M. Daggett Middle School, Meadowbrook Middle School, 2012-2013 Meadowbrook Middle School, McClung Middle School 2011-2012 McClung Middle School
Assistant Band Director Fort Worth ISD 2010-2011 Leonard Middle School, Lindsey Traughber - Director. Leonard 6th Grade Center, Frank Truex - Director.
Band Director / Conservatory Teacher FBC - Castle Hills, Castle Hills, TX 1988 to 1990 Established the band program at this private school. Responsible for all aspects of the program including funding. Taught beginning woodwinds, beginning brass/percussion and Concert Band. This is the feeder program for the First Baptist Church Orchestra. Also taught piano in the conservatory 1988 - 1990.
Assistant Band Director Griffin Middle School, Lewisville ISD, The Colony, TX, 1986 to 1988 Operation of highly successful middle school band program including managing of instrument repairs and fund raisers. Responsible for teaching beginning percussion, tuba and trumpet classes. Director of Concert Band and a special needs music class. Assisted daily with Symphonic Band, beginning flute, clarinet, trombone and French-horn. Assisted The Colony High School Marching Band, Symphonic and Concert Bands under the direction of Dick Clardy.
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Church Related Experience: Accompanist Bethesda Baptist Church, Clayton, NC, From 2008 To 0 Accompanist. Accompany for all worship services and events sponsored by the church, provide music for funerals. Serve as substitute director for choir and lead worship as is appropriate and required. Band Director / Conservatory Teacher FBC - Castle Hills, San Antonio, TX, From 1989 To 1990 Established the band program at this private school. Responsible for all aspects of the program including funding. Taught beginning woodwinds, beginning brass/percussion and Concert Band. This is the feeder program for the Castle Hills First Baptist Church Orchestra. Also taught piano in the conservatory Secular Work Experience: Retail Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Smithfield, NC, From 2008 To 0 Retail. Represent the Cracker Barrel personna to customers. Customer service, sales, hospitality, inventory, stocking and maintenance of the sales floor. International Customer Service Representative Norrell, Inc, San Antonio, TX, From 1995 To 1997 International Customer Service Representative for UPS. Worked with the UPS tracking mainframe to answer customer inquires on the phone. Knowledge of USP shipping procedures, export requirements for shipments. General Assistant / Sales Larry Smith's Carpets, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA, From 1990 To 1993 Areas of responsibility include: accounts receivable, sub-contractor payroll, data entry, sales, interior design, telephone, customer service, general clerical, product ordering, inventory. Assistant Band Director Griffin Middle School, Lewisville ISD, The Colony, TX, From 1987 To 1988 Operation of highly successful Middle School band program including managing of instrument repairs and fund raisers. Responsible for teaching beginning percussion, tuba and trumpet classes. Director of Concert Band and a special needs music class. Assisted daily with Symphonic Band, beginning flute, clarinet, trombone, and French-horn. Also assisted The Colony High School Marching Band, Symphonic and Concert Bands under the direction of Dick Clardy. Church Related Experience
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Assistant Orchestra Director Southcliff Church, Fort Worth, TX 2011-present
Southcliff Piano Quartet and Featured Piano Soloist Southcliff Church, Fort Worth, TX 2011-present
Accompanist / Music Assistant / Instrumental Specialist Bethesda Baptist Church, Clayton, NC, 2008 to 2010
Oaklawn Baptist Church, Winston - Salem, NC, 2006 - 2008
Willow Drive Baptist Church, Lake Jackson, TX 1997 - 2005
Bulverde Baptist Church, Bulverde, TX 1993 - 1997
FBC - Port Allen, Port Allen, LA 1990 - 1993
Accompany for all worship services and events sponsored by the church, provide music for funerals. Serve as substitute director for choir and lead worship as is appropriate and required. Band Director / Conservatory Teacher FBC - Castle Hills, Castle Hills, TX 1988 to 1990 Established the band program at this private school. Responsible for all aspects of the program including funding. Taught beginning woodwinds, beginning brass/percussion and Concert Band. This is the feeder program for the First Baptist Church Orchestra. Also taught piano in the conservatory 1988 - 1990.
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Retail
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 2008 to present Represent the Cracker Barrel persona to customers. Customer service, sales, hospitality, loss prevention, inventory, stocking and maintenance of the sales floor.
International Customer Service Representative Norrell, Inc., San Antonio, TX, 1995-1997 International Customer Service Representative for UPS. Worked with the UPS tracking mainframe to assist customers with shipping procedures, delivery and export requirements for international shipments.
General Assistant / Sales Larry Smith's Carpets, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA, 1990 to 1993 Areas of responsibility include: accounts receivable, sub-contractor payroll, data entry, sales, interior design, telephone, customer service, general clerical, product ordering and inventory.
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Conductor Private study with Dennis Fisher - UNT, Dr. Stephen Farish - UNT, Bobby Francis - TCU, and Frank Wicks - LSU. Graduate Assistant in Wind Conducting, TCU 2014-2016. UNT Conducting Collegium participant with Eugene Migliaro Corporon and Dennis Fisher. Fort Worth Symphony masterclass conductor with Andres Franco. Head Drum Major at University of North Texas 1986 - 1987. Other influences include Mallory Thompson, Linda Morehouse, Christine Beason, Martin Hearne, Eugene Migliaro Corporon.
President, Sigma Alpha Iota Served as president 1987-1988. Received national recognition for leadership in this area. Led the chapter to be awarded Province Chapter of the Year. Raised over $2000 in scholarship funds by sponsoring the Texas State Color Guard Championship at University of North Texas. Piano
Primary instrument. Began private study in 1968, studying for 20 consecutive years. Continue to perform regularly with the piano quartet of Southcliff Church, Fort Worth as well as performances as a featured soloist.
Trumpet Primary performing instrument at UNT and TCU. Began study in 1975 with private study beginning in 1978. Member of East Baton Rough All- Parish Bands, Louisiana All-State and Ark-La-Tex Honor Bands, Member of All-American College Marching Band for 50th Presidential Inaugural for Ronald Reagan. Student of Jim West, LSU; Dr. Leonard Candelaria, UNT; Dr. Jon Burgess and Dr. Cara Pollard, TCU. Perform weekly with the Southcliff Church Orchestra, Fort Worth. Performed with the Greater Fort Worth Community Band.
Private Music Teacher Private instructor for trumpet and piano.
Instrumental Music Coordinator Prepare all music and items needed for rehearsal and performance including transpositions and transcriptions. Prepare special music with and lead worship teams during services. Experience with Worship Planning Center Online resource.
Choral Director Substitute as choir director.
Experience with planning and leading worship leading from the piano while playing.
Hand Bells Play hand bells and direct hand bell choirs.
Theatrical Producer Clute Center for Arts and Sciences, Clute, TX Coordinated production of full-scale theatrical events. Responsible for set design, art and construction. Costume design and construction, make-up design and application including crepe hair beards and latex special effects; special effects construction, buying and props construction.
Costume Design Design and construct period costumes for pageants including kings, Roman armor, entourage, angels and Levitical garb.
Graphic Design Work with Adobe Photoshop to design graphics for use on internet websites and worship backdrops. HTML to design websites for business and church applications.
Teacher All-level core curriculum teacher Public and private school music teacher for Middle through College level students.
Featured guest speaker for ladies conferences.
Concert Promoter Promote guest artist series. Assist with all aspects of preparing acilities for the concert. Assist visiting artists while they are on site. Worked with The Hoppers, Brian Free and Assurance, Bob Fitts, David Baroni, The Crabb Family, others.
General Ministry Served in full-time ministry alongside Todd Goings for 21 years. Churches served include congregations in Texas, Louisiana and North Carolina.
Catering Experience with cooking regularly for groups of up to 70, including planning and buying.
Wedding Coordinator Represent the church to brides interested in using church facilities for their weddings. Assist the bride with planning and execution of wedding day events including music selection and etiquette.
Floral Designer Experience with the purchase and design of sanctuary decorations including large garlands and oversize Christmas tree designs.
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Bobby Francis Director of Bands Texas Christian University 817-257-7640
Dennis Fisher Professor of Music in Conducting and Ensembles School of Music University of North Texas, Denton, TX 940-565-3737 dennis.fisher@unt.edu
Brian Youngblood Associate Director of Bands Texas Christian University 817-257-6614
Jeremy M. Strickland Director of Bands Tyler Junior College 903-510-3168
Dr. Sherri Neill Director of Music Education, Assistant Director of Choral Activities Texas Christian University 817-257-6626 s.neill@tcu.edu
Warren Pearson Worship Pastor Southcliff Church, Fort Worth, TX 817-924-2241 warren@southcliff.com
Kathy Johnson Director of Instrumental Studies 940-262-7777
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