Composers
Adrian Gordon
-About
Adrian Gordon is an active performer, composer, and music educator living in Charlotte, NC. His colorful compositions are captivating for musicians of all ages from very easy to advanced levels. Over the years Gordon has written several acclaimed works for string orchestra such as Apocalypse and Song of the Ocean Winds to name a few.
Adrian takes pride in creating music that is fun and pedagogically sound at all levels. Mr. Gordon currently serves as the orchestra director at Providence Day School in Charlotte, NC. He received his B.A. in music from the University of Miami, and his Masters degree in Music Education at Florida International University.
In addition to teaching, Mr. Gordon is a composer with Alfred Music Publishing and the founder of Leap Year Music Publishing which, publishes string music for elementary, middle, and high school ensembles. Mr. Gordon's compositions appear on the California, Florida, Texas, Maryland, and Georgia Orchestra Association Music Performance Assessment Lists. His compositions are distributed through JW Pepper and have been performed throughout the world. Adrian resides in Charlotte with his wife Kelly and their two sons.Related Information
https://www.adriangordonmusic.com/Works by Adrian Gordon
| Title | Published | Size | Solo with Ensemble | Duration Range | Level | Orchestration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Hero's Journey | No | Full Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 3 | ||
| A Thief in the Night | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 1 | str | |
| Apocalypse | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 2 | str | |
| Beginner's Luck | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 1 | str | |
| Carnival Carousel | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 1 | str | |
| Cat and Mouse | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 1 | str | |
| Clock Work | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 1 | str | |
| Day Dreamer's Waltz | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 1 | str | |
| Doomsday | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 1 | str | |
| High Rise | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Collegiate or Above | str | |
| Momentum | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 2 | str | |
| Peanut Butter Jehwee | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 1 | str | |
| Pep in Your Step | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 1 | str | |
| Reflections | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 2 | str | |
| Regal Recessional | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 3 | str | |
| Sciddles | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 3 | str | |
| Song of the Ocean Winds | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 2 | str | |
| Street Strings | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 3 | str | |
| The Enchanted Forest | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 1 | str | |
| Twinkle Twinkle Little Star | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 1 | str | |
| Welcome to Christmas Morning | No | String Orchestra | Under 5 | Grade 1 | str |