65. Adrian Gordon speaks about his role as a conductor, author, composer, and educator

Adrian Gordon is an internationally performed composer and
seasoned music educator. In addition to teaching, Mr. Gordon is a
composer with Alfred Music as well as the founder of Leap Year
Music Publishing, which publishes string music for elementary,
middle, and high school ensembles. His compositions appear on the
California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Texas Orchestra
Association Music Performance Reading Lists. He is also the
author of the book Note to Self; A Music Director’s Guide for
Transitioning to a New School and Building a Thriving Music
Program. Adrian received his B.A. in music from the University of
Miami, and his master’s degree in music education at Florida
International University. Born and raised in Miami, Florida,
Adrian currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with his
wife and their two sons and serves as the Director of Orchestras
at Providence Day School. Mr. Gordon can be reached via his
website at https://www.adriangordonmusic.com/