Christian Ver Halen
Cultural Ambassador @U.S. Department Of State
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WORK HISTORY
Cultural Ambassador @U.S. Department Of State
Touring musician as part of the State Department’s public diplomacy program. Countries include China, India, Lesotho, Suriname, Honduras, Philippines, Russia, El Salvador, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Burma, and others. Festival and concert performances, workshops, press conferences, and collaborations with local musicians in every country. Meet with American diplomats and their foreign counterparts to enhance America’s reputation throughout the world.
EDUCATION
Berklee College of Music
Music Performance, ,Composition, Audio Production & Engineering
ABOUT CHRISTIAN VER HALEN
THE SOUNDBYTES-Instrumental in taking a small club and developing it into a global brand with presence on four continents-Proven ability to immerse, adapt, and thrive in new situations. Led multiple venues around the world from their first ticket sale through several years of growth and success-Creative individual with easy going personality to help navigate high pressure conditions. Fiercely efficient, average booking shows per year for 20+ years. True team player and asset to any office atmosphere-Extensive experience presenting top talent in multiple musical genres including Pop, Rock, Indie, World, Jazz, R&B, Adult alternative, DJ, and crossover music. Successfully convinced major acts to perform in small clubs including Billy Joel, Oasis, B.B. King, Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones), Phillip Glass, The Roots, Stevie Wonder, and many more. THE SHORT STORY: Immersed in the world of music since childhood, I truly believe that great music has the power to change people for the better. Fortunately I\'ve been in the position to cultivate many talents pertaining to the music industry as a whole. Whether composing/producing/performing or booking/promoting live shows, I understand and respect that there are two words in the phrase \"Music Business\". My job is to marry both of those words so that the best music can lead to the strongest sales. Additionally, I believe that the spirit of collaboration which is necessary for great music is also crucial for a strong professional team. I\'m always up for new collaborations and I\'m happy to discuss any ideas and opportunities.
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