Connor Gibbs
Education Programs and Youth Orchestra Manager at South Dakota Symphony Orchestra- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Provisional License, Music K-12 (Vocal/Instrumental/General)
Massachusetts Department of EducationAug, 2017- Sep, 2024
Experience
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South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Programs and Youth Orchestra Manager
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Self-Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Composer
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Nov 2016 - Present
Festivals and Competitions:• soundSCAPE Festival, Italy, July 2022 *• Nief-Norf Summer Festival, Knoxville USA, June 2022• ICEBERG Institute, Virtual (Austria), July 2021• Chinese Music Styles Workshop; Virtual (Bard College), June 2021• Musica Per Archi International Composer's Competition (Finalist), Ukraine, June 2020• highSCORE Festival, Italy, Aug 2019• Musica Per Archi International Composer's Competition (Finalist), Ukraine, Feb 2019• Contemporary Music Lab at European University Cyprus, Dec 2018• Dartington International Summer Festival, England, Aug 2018• Space City New Music Festival, Houston USA, July 2018Discography:• Two Minutes for Solo Flute, Iwona GlinkaTheatre:• Electronic Underscoring Soundtrack for "It's Pinocchio!" July 2018Concert Curation:• Curated concert programs, organized logistics and use agreements with venues, recruited performers, and designed program documents for the following events:- Four chamber music concerts in a mini-series held across the Greater Toledo area (February – May 2022)- One concert-installation hybrid for greater Bowling Green State University community (December 2021), based on an international call for scores (held June – September)- Two full recitals of personal compositions (May and October 2021)- Acquired independent ASCAP license for select performances where venue lacked licensure, in addition to consulting host venues for extant licenses and contacting BMI for specific performance rights
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Community Music School of Springfield
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Choral Director
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Oct 2018 - Jun 2020
Ensembles Directed:• Youth Chamber Choir (Grades 8-12, 2018-19), Co-Director and Conductor• Children’s Chorus of Springfield (Grades 3-7, 2018-19), Co-Director and Conductor• Children's Chorus of Springfield (Grades 3-12, 2019-20), Co-Director and ConductorAbout:• Co-directed the Children’s Chorus of Springfield (2019-2020) and directed the Youth Chamber Choir (2018-2019), both once a week on Saturday afternoon• Presented two major concerts for family and community audience, in addition to offsite performances as organized by school administration• Managed behavior and oversaw safety for youth (ages 7-18) at off-site performance venues• Planned program’s future development and longevity beyond expected tenure of position in collaboration with overseeing administration
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Springfield Central High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Choral Director
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2020
Ensembles Taught:• Men's Chorus [Introductory]• Women's Chorus [Introductory]• Do*Re*Mi*s [Select Women's Chorus]• Madrigal Singers [Select Mixed Men/Women]Additional Classes:• Musical Theatre (Branded as "Show Choir")• Music Theory [General / Introductory]• AP Music Theory [Focus on Sight Singing / Ear Training]Additional School Duties:• Musical Director for Spring Musical• Moderator / Liaison for School on School District WebsiteAbout:• Directed four different choral ensembles, music directed and managed rehearsal calendar for the annual musical, and taught introductory music theory• Revamped music library inventory and storage system, as well as designated and supervised student librarians to assist; prepared folders with student librarians for ensembles• Managed financial responsibilities for the school’s choral account and hired accompanists for concerts and filled out purchase orders for buying new repertoire and supplies• Designed program documents for five end-of-semester concerts• Communicated regularly via email and meeting with counseling staff, administration, and family members regarding academic, behavior, or rehearsal/logistic matters.
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Education
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Bowling Green State University
Master of Music, Composition -
Wagner College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Music