Gordon J. Snyder joins the SBO+/MMR sales team from Orlando, Florida and has served as a band director and fine arts director for the last 15 years but has worked with music groups for 20+ years. He has served in both the public and private sectors as well as worked with middle school, high school, and collegiate level ensemble. Mr. Snyder received degrees in Music Education as well as is working towards a masters in Music Education/ Worship both from Liberty University. Coupled with this, he has developed a variety of soloists and groups who are performing in a variety of genres. In addition, Gordon has worked with merchandising, product specialization, and customer service for Integrity Music Inc., a music publishing company. Together, these experiences provide Mr. Snyder with a unique first hand knowledge and understanding of what directors, performers, and students need.
Gordon’s most recent teaching position was at The First Academy in Orlando, Florida where he served as Director of Fine Arts and Band Director overseeing performing, visual, and digital arts areas including staffing, classroom needs, and facility management as well as related budgets. Mr. Snyder was responsible for overall direction and creative development of the department. Formerly, Gordon served ten years as the Director of Instrumental Music, Fine Arts Chair, and Kannapolis Performing Arts Center Coordinator at A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, North Carolina. His extensive experience in show development, music administration, theory, concert and jazz bands, event stage and lighting also led him to serve in roles at Catawba College in popular music and music business. Gordon’s efforts have not gone unnoticed as he was the 2016 recipient of the Music and Arts National Teacher of the year award. Mr. Snyder brings a wealth of knowledge to and experience and looks forward to collaborating with your organization to help get your message out and grow and develop your programs.
Gordon can be reached at gordon@sbomagazine.com. His cell is (407) 676-2054, through the artistpro LLC switchboard (800) 682-8114, Ext 6.
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