Reverend Frederick Karl Boyle
141 Westover Ave
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
email: pastorFKB@GodHQ.net
website:
http://www.prayersong.net
I recently retired as a clergy member of the United Methodist Church with a dream of establishing a reputation as a composer. Music has been a lifelong passion that I have fed through education, performance, and a devotion to composing. Now that I have time and enough financial resources to support myself, I am composing more music and seeking opportunities to have my music performed.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
1995-2015
Clergy
United Methodist Church
New Jersey, USA
While serving as pastor, I also composed much music for choir, prayer, and worship.
1985-1995
Computer Programmer
Vermont, USA
I have written ear training and music theory software for New England Conservatory and Harvard School of Education in Boston, Massachusetts. Following a move to Vermont, I spent several years working for Maska U.S. and Burlington Coat Factory as a programmer of online transaction processing.
1972-1985
Freelance Musician/Private teaching
Massachusetts, USA
After an honorable discharge from military service, I moved to Boston and earned a living teaching private lessons and performing with a number of diverse music ensembles including the Boston Handel Society, Boston Summer Opera, and several jazz and folk music groups. I also accompanied modern dance classes that encouraged me to begin composing music for original choreography.
1968-1972
Musician
United States Air Force
EDUCATION
2000
Drew University, Seminary
Madison, New Jersey
Master of Divinity
1987
New England Conservatory
Boston, Massachusetts
Master of Music, composition
1978
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, California
Bachelor of Fine Arts, composition
