2024 WMEA Orchestra Headliner
All-State Conducting
Composer Residency Vlog
Appearances and Workshops
OHIO STATE STRING TEACHER WORKSHOP
HEADLINE CLINICIAN
COLUMBUS, OHIO
JULY 6-12, 2025
ALAMANCE ALL-COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS ORCHESTRA
CONDUCTOR
BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
SOUTH CAROLINA MIDDLE SCHOOL ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA
CONDUCTOR
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
FEBRUARY 21-23, 2025
FORSYTHE COUNTY HONORS ORCHESTRA
CONDUCTOR
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA
JANUARY 30-31, 2025
CLEVELAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HONORS ORCHESTRA
CONDUCTOR
SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA
JANUARY 21, 2025
THE MIDWEST
BAND AND ORCHESTRA CLINIC
EXHIBITOR
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
DECEMBER 18-21, 2024
NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION WINTER CONFERENCE
FEATURED RESIDENT COMPOSER
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
DECEMBER 5-8, 2024
NORTH CAROLINA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
PRESENTER & EXHIBITOR
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
NOVEMBER 10-11, 2024
ISLANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
COMPOSER RESIDENCY
MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON
JUNE 4-5, 2024
SALISBURY SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA
GUEST CONDUCTOR
SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
MAY 4, 2024 - 6:00PM
JR. WESTERN REGIONALS HONOR ORCHESTRA
CONDUCTOR
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
APRIL 26-27, 2024
SAN DIEGO YOUTH ORCHESTRA
GUEST CLINICIAN
APRIL 13, 2024
GREATER TWIN CITIES YOUTH ORCHESTRA (PHILHARMONIA)
GUEST CLINICIAN
APRIL 2, 2024
CHARLOTTE STRING COLLECTIVE
PERFORMER
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA
MARCH 26, 2024
ASTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
EXHIBITOR
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
MARCH 20-23, 2024
GMEA DISTRICT 12
MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ORCHESTRA
CONDUCTOR
MARIETTA, GEORGIA
MARCH 15-16, 2024
WASHINGTON MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
ORCHESTRA HEADLINER
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
FEBRUARY 16-19, 2024
THE MIDWEST CLINIC
MIDDLE SCHOOL STRING ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL LAB CLINICIAN
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
DECEMBER 22, 2023 5:00PM-6:00PM - W184
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO SCHOOL OF MUSIC
GUEST CLINICIAN
GREENSBORO, NC
OCTOBER 30, 2023
TEXAS ORCHESTRA DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
MEET THE AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING EVENT HOSTED BY JW PEPPER - BOOTH 1217
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
JULY 20, 2023 - 2:00PM-3:00PM
EMPIRE STATE YOUTH ORCHESTRA SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK COMPOSER RESIDENCY
MAY 19, 2023
OBERLIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
GUEST CLINICIAN
OBERLIN, OHIO
APRIL 17, 2023
ASTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
READING SESSION CONDUCTOR/CLINICIAN
ORLANDO, FL
MARCH 18, 2023
EMPIRE STATE YOUTH ORCHESTRA SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK COMPOSER RESIDENCY
MARCH 13, 2023
GEORGIA ALL-STATES
CONDUCTOR
ATHENS, GEORGIA
MARCH 2-4, 2023
CALIFORNIA ALL-STATES
CONDUCTOR
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 16-19, 2023
W.T. CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL
​COMPOSER RESIDENCY
WESTBURY, NEW YORK
NOVEMBER 21-22, 2022
EMPIRE STATE YOUTH ORCHESTRA
GUEST CLINICIAN
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
THREE RIVERS YOUNG PEOPLE'S
ORCHESTRA
GUEST CLINICIAN
PITTSBURGH, PA
OCTOBER 29, 2022
FORSYTHE MIDDLE SCHOOL
GUEST CLINICIAN
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
MAY 2022
GREATER MIAMI YOUTH SYMPHONY
GUEST CLINICIAN
APRIL 24, 2022
MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
GUEST CLINICIAN
MIDDLETOWN, NY
MARCH 2022
NORTHERN OHIO YOUTH ORCHESTRA
GUEST CLINICIAN
FEBRUARY 2022
INDIANA UNIVERSITY JACOBS SCHOOL OF MUSIC, INDIANA
GUEST CLINICIAN
NOVEMBER 2021
SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL, OHIO
GUEST CLINICIAN
MARCH 2021
ASTA 2021 PRESENTER FOR K-12 UNDERREPRESENTED COMPOSERS
CLINICIAN
MARCH 2021
THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA, SEATTLE
GUEST CLINICIAN
FEBRUARY 2021
THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA, SEATTLE
GUEST CLINICIAN
APRIL 2020
CEDAR HILL HIGH SCHOOL, TX
GUEST CLINICIAN
APRIL 2020
Workshops
Adrian Gordon is a passionate musician and dedicated educator who thrives on sharing his wealth of experience and expertise with students around the world. If you're eager to collaborate with Adrian, explore the options outlined below to discover how you can engage with his teachings and guidance.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
Virtual workshops offer a convenient alternative to in-person sessions when scheduling, costs, or logistics pose challenges. They provide groups with an excellent opportunity to receive feedback from the composer and delve into the intricacies of the composer's intent. Virtual workshop times are flexible, typically ranging from 45 minutes to one hour, accommodating the ensemble's rehearsal schedule. Please note that there is a fee associated with virtual workshops.
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS
In-person workshops provide an excellent opportunity for groups to receive personalized feedback from the composer and gain deeper insights into the composer's intent. These workshops also feature discussions on the composition process and offer a Q&A session to explore any relevant musical ideas further. With a focus on enhancing the ensemble's performance to its fullest potential, this workshop is designed to bring out the absolute best from your group.
GUEST CONDUCTING
Adrian brings a wealth of experience, having collaborated with a diverse range of ensembles, including all-state orchestras, regional orchestras, and youth orchestras. His passion for conducting shines through in every interaction. Guest conducting sessions with Adrian offer a unique opportunity for ensembles to connect with the composer and witness firsthand the interpretation of the music directly from its source. These sessions also afford ensembles the invaluable opportunity to receive direct feedback, coaching, and in-depth insights into the music. If you're interested in scheduling Adrian for a guest conducting appearance with your ensemble, please reach out via the contact page.