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​John (Jack) Thomas Kankiewicz


2200 Bushnell Dr APT H

Columbia, MO 65201


(816)-492-1868


jackkankiewicz@gmail.com

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SKILLS

Naturally social, productive, responsible, flexible, self-motivated, respectful

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EXPERIENCE

Liberty North Broadcasting Program and Niles Media Group, Liberty, MO - Technical Director

2018-2021

Technical Director for over 45 football and basketball games in a partnership with ESPN3

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Second Baptist Church, Liberty, MO -  Volunteer

2017 - Summer, 2021

Waiter during Thanksgiving meals

Video producer during services

Landscaping

Vacation Bible School leader (2 years)

Virtual service creator during COVID-19


Palen Music, Liberty, MO -  Summer Employee

Summer 2019

School instrument repair worker


Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, Liberty, MO -  Dishwasher

Fall 2020 - Spring 2021

Washed dishes and bussed tables

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WORKS COMPOSED

A Stone's Throw

(composer)

December 2021

Piano

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A Rekindled Flame

(composer)

July 2021

Violin, Clarinet, Ass. Percussion

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Angel on Earth

(composer, co-lyricist)

December 2020

TB, Piano, Violin


Nocte Canticum

(composer, co-lyricist)

November 2020 - December 2020

SATB, Piano, Timpani, Various Percussion


Can’t Look You in the Eyes

(co-composer)

October 2020

Vocals, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keys, Drum Set


The Grooves: Greatest Hits Soundtrack

(composer/arranger)

July 2020 - November 2020

Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keys, Drum Set,

Trumpet, Trombone, Alto Saxophone, Various Percussion

(see "THE GROOVES SOUNDTRACK" for detailed song list)

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Sir Charlie

(composer)

November 2013

Piano Solo



THE GROOVES SOUNDTRACK

Movin’ to The Grooves

Composer, Arranger, Lyricist


Domino Jack & the Sunshine Gang

Co-Composer, Arranger


Caesar’s Mistress

Arranger


Fever Dream for the Heart

Composer, Arranger


The Belugan Adventure

Composer, Arranger, Lyricist


America’s Song

Arranger


Bide My Time

Co-Composer, Arranger


Jungle, Jungle

Composer, Arranger, Lyricist

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MUSIC EDUCATION

Steven Tharp — Voice

August 2021 - Present


Chip Handrich — Voice

November 2019 - Summer 2021


Scott Higbee — Trombone

September 2016 - May 2017


Devin Gaylord — Piano, Guitar

September 2013 - May 2017


Susan Mueller — Piano

September 2010 - May 2013

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PERFORMANCES

(compositions)


A Rekindled Flame

University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Summer Composition Camp 2021


Sir Charlie

Issaquah School District, ISSAQUAH, WA

Reflections Award, Winter 2013

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PERFORMANCES/HONORS

(vocal and instrumental)


MSHSAA All-District Choir

Liberty, MO

Winter 2019


Concert Band Trombone Solo

Issaquah Middle School, Issaquah, WA

Spring 2017


Minnesota Boy Choir Solo

Saint Paul, MN

Spring 2013


Worship Choir Solos

Grace Crunch, Roseville, MN

Winter 2011 - Spring 2013

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FILMS PRODUCED

A Stone’s Throw

Directed, Scored, Filmed

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EDUCATION

Liberty North High School, Liberty, MO – Class of 2021

2017 – 2021

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University of Missouri, Columbia, MO – Class of 2025

Freshman (fall 2021)

Double-majoring in Film Production and Music Composition

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REFERENCES

Laura Sears – Head Instrument Repair, Palen Music

479-430-0219

lauracsears@gmail.com


Charles Smith – Student Minister, Second Baptist Church

816-666-1106

csmith@2bcliberty.org


Connie McNeill – Associate Pastor, Second Baptist Church

404-863-6853

cmcneill@2bcliberty.org​


AJ Byrd – School Board Member, Liberty Public Schools

816-392-9625

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Harold Phillips – City Council Member, Liberty MO

816-309-8483

hphillips@libertymo.gov

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