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Clay Whittington has been praised for his musical artistry and showmanship in both popular and cultivated genres. As a vocalist, his recent work includes performances with East Carolina University Opera Theater and Carnival Cruise Line. He currently serves as Director of Music Ministries at First United Methodist Church of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Headshot 2019
Clay has served as a church musician in the United Methodist and Episcopal denominations for much of the last two decades. In this role, he has conducted choral and instrumental ensembles in North Carolina, California, and Arizona. Outside of regular worship services, he has lead music and worship at the North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, the Diocesan Convention for the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real, and a Revival for the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real, featuring Presiding Bishop, The Most Reverend Michael Curry.
From 2016 to 2018, Clay performed on nine ships in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, earning Carnival Entertainment’s Top Performer status prior to his departure.
Clay returned to East Carolina University in 2019 to complete his studies in vocal performance and sacred music. He has performed with East Carolina University Opera Theater and the internationally renowned East Carolina University Chamber Singers. In 2020, he received his Associate of Fine Arts in Music from Lenoir Community College. He has studied with Mr. John Kramar (voice), Dr. Louise Toppin (voice), and Dr. James Franklin (choir, conducting).
Clay is an active member of the American Guild of Organists, the American Choral Directors Association, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing.


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Education

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC


Bachelor of Music


Expected Spring 2022

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, NC


Associate in Fine Arts


July 28, 2020

Kinston High School

Kinston, NC


High School Diploma


May 28, 2005

Experience

Director of Music Ministries

First United Methodist Church
Fuquay-Varina, NC

November 2020 – Present


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Music Director

Spilman Memorial Baptist Church
Kinston, NC

May 2019 – April 2021


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Piano Bar Entertainer

Carnival Cruise Lines
Miami, FL

July 2016 – November 2018


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Music Director

Church of the Good Shepherd
Salinas, CA

October 2015 – February 2017


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Music Director

Westminster United Methodist Church
Kinston, NC

January 2014 – March 2015


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Choirmaster

Camp Ground United Methodist Church
Fayetteville, NC

May 2012 – January 2014


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Performance

Performance Repertoire

Classical Vocal Repertoire
Audio/Video Recordings


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Audio Recordings

Solo Performances
Theatre & Opera


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Video Recordings

Live Performances
Demo Reels


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Career Advancement

Training

Certifications
Continuing Education


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Projects

Album Projects
Publications


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Awards

Honors
Recognition


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Professional & Civic Organizations

American Guild
of Organists

Active Member


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American Choral
Directors Association

Active Member


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National Association of
Teachers of Singing

Student Member


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The National Society of
Leadership and Success

Member


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St. John's Lodge No. 4
A. F. & A. M.

Master Mason


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Boy Scouts
of America

Merit Badge Counselor


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