
Owner/Director at Guitarist Charles David Smart
Kansas City, Missouri Area

Owner/Director at Guitarist Charles David Smart
Kansas City, Missouri Area
Objective
World Quality Music Arts Education Leadership within Creative Learning Environment
Christian Music Ministries .. solo guitarist concert ministry .. university music education
(Self-Employed; Music industry)
January 1999 — Present (11 years )
Intimate worship through beautiful music, Multi-styled, Award Winning, Nashville recording artist, GUITARIST CHARLES DAVID SMART has a real love for the Lord.
David’s personal music ministry has been heard worldwide including: the USA, Canada, England, Russia, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. He has shared the platform with Roy Clark; Phillips, Craig and Dean; First Call; NewSong; Larnel Harris; Pat Methany; Clark Terry; and many other leading performing artists. Dave (with his unique arrangements and subtle humor) has helped lead inspiring worship and praise celebrations in numerous worship centers including Robert Schuller Ministries, The Crystal Cathedral.
David has taught leading guitarists worldwide; and, as a active composer, he has premiered works for sanctuary choirs, children‘s groups, instrumental ensembles, and soloists.
• 2008 Film Composer: Baby Sophie and Friends
• 2008 and 2007 Kansas City Christian Music (King Kat) Association Award Instrumentalist of the Year
• 2005 Kansas Federation of Music Clubs’ Musician of the Year,
• Pro-Memberships: Gospel Music Association, Americana Music Association, American Federation of Musicians, Kansas City Guitar Society, Kansas City Christian Music, American Society of Composers and Producers (ASCAP)
David teaches music with MidAmerica Nazarene University and Kansas City Kansas Community College. He, his wife & youngest son are very active with the Olathe Westside Church (Kansas City) where they directly participate in many areas of family ministry. Their two older sons are young adults serving in other ministries nationwide.
JOHN 14:6
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Education Management industry)
January 1996 — Present (14 years )
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 1994 — Present (16 years )
MA , Music
MA , Music Composition
BA , Music Composition/Musical Theatre
Christian music ministries, Gospel Music Association, Americana Music Association, Kansas City Blues Society