Adrian GordonComposer · Conductor · Author · Performer · Music Educator
Black and white portrait of Adrian Gordon in a cardigan, leaning against a wooden post on a rustic porch and smiling
From the Sentimental Groove single
About Adrian

Fun to play, built to teach, written to be felt.

Adrian Gordon is an internationally performed composer and seasoned music educator based in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he directs the orchestras at Providence Day School. His colorful string works, from very easy to advanced, include favorites like Apocalypse and Song of the Ocean Winds.

He composes for Alfred Music, founded Leap Year Music Publishing, and serves as a Member at Large on the ASTA Board of Directors. He holds a B.A. in music from the University of Miami and a Master of Science in Music Education from Florida International University.

Music on state performance lists California · Florida · Georgia · Maryland · North Carolina · Texas Distributed worldwide through JW Pepper
Listen to Sentimental Groove Full bio & press kit
20+
years composing, teaching and conducting
16 / 50
states conducted or coached, on the way to all 50
Director
of Orchestras, Providence Day School, Charlotte
Selected highlights

From all-state stages to composer residencies.

More than 20 years of conducting, coaching and writing for string players across the country.

  1. 2023California All-State OrchestraConductor, Fresno
  2. 2023Georgia All-State OrchestraConductor, Athens
  3. 2023The Midwest ClinicMS String Orchestra Rehearsal Lab clinician, Chicago
  4. 2024WMEA ConferenceOrchestra headliner, Yakima
  5. 2025Ohio State String Teacher WorkshopHeadline clinician, Columbus
  6. 2025Eastman School of MusicComposer residency, Rochester