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TeachingConnor worked as a music educator in Western Massachusetts from 2017-2020, principally as the Choir Director at Springfield Central High School. His students sang in the local honor choirs and have gone on to incorporate their musical artistry in EPs, singles, further participation in collegiate choir and musical theater, and more. This page highlights some of Connor's activities during this period.
Most recently, Connor was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Music Theory at Bowling Green State University. |
Children's Chorus of Springfield
The instructional team of the 2019-2020 Children's Chorus of Springfield (left to right): Efren Figueroa, Sylvie Tardif (piano), Kyle Ransom, Ava D'Agostino, Connor Gibbs. | Photo by Tye Melendez.
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From September 2018 to June 2020, Connor worked with the voice faculty at the Community Music School of Springfield to continue developing the growth of the Children's Chorus of Springfield. He worked as the interim director of the ensemble in Spring 2019 while directing the offshoot ensemble Youth Chamber Choir for the 2018-2019 school year. With Ava D'Agostino, the two merged the ensembles. Now, the chorus has blossomed and employs multiple instructors with one accompanist.
For more information about the Children's Chorus of Springfield, click here! |
Musical Directing
Connor conducts the band and cast of Springfield Central High School's 2019 production of Shrek the Musical. (Photo by Springfield Public Schools Staff)
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During his time at Springfield Central High School, Connor worked as the musical director for the annual spring musical.
Each production used a live pit band for its performances. 2020- Urinetown (cancelled due to COVID-19) 2019- Shrek the Musical 2018- Annie the Musical |