Marius Calugaru

- Credentialed with Southern California District of Assemblies of God.

- Proficient on both electric and acoustic guitar, drums (percussion) bass guitar.

- Attended the School of Arts for guitar and percussion

- Worship styles: Chris Tomlin, Hillsong, Desperation Band, Steve Fee Band, Matt Redman and others

- Music Composer and Published songwriter.

- In 2005 nominated for best song, best artist and best worship album.

- One of the finalists for "Test Drive Acoustic 2010, presented by Taylor Guitars and Elixir® String".

- In 2010 finished number one in the GearFest 2010 Song Contest

- Experienced performer in various musical groups

- Over 15 years of experience as Worship Pastor

- Led worship for several Churches, conferences and other Christian events. (Not mentioned here for privacy purposes)

- Men's Fraternity - Host and Organizer

- Experience with coffee house ministry. Founded and led "Unity Cafe" ministry.

- Led a street kids and hospital kids ministry, together with my wife Florentina.

- Organized several major outreach events.

- Band leader and member of Worship Musicians Association in Orange County CA. Recently led worship at Saddlebach Church for "Call Of The Worship Leader"

- Led the children's choir in 2010-2011 at Sequoia Elementary school, Westminster California

~Experience with~:

- Audio recording - Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Capture

- Windows and especially Apple computers

- Digital video production (shooting & editing)

- Graphic design, Multimedia software & technologies, Power point and others.

- Technical support for sound, media, podcast, lighting, stage design. Helped design and install stage lights, sound systems and media in several churches.

~My Family~

Florentina is my beautiful wife.
I'm so blessed to have her love and support.
She works as a preschool associate teacher.

Our daughters - Tanya and Jessica

Tuesday, October 5, 2010