"A Window To My World"
Music has a way of bringing people together and it has been my mission to share music with the world. The great composer Johann Sebastian Bach was quoted as saying that “The aim and the final end of music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.” My concerts and community outreach are so important to me. My mission is to serve the community and ultimately to transform the world through music.
Phone:
(419) 206-8880
EDUCATION
Aug 1994 – May 1999
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Additional Graduate Studies
Orchestra Conducting
May 1989
Northern Illinois University
Master of Music
Conducting
May 1986
Eastman School of Music
Bachelor of Music
Clarinet Performance
Awarded the Performer’s Certificate
CHELSEA TIPTON, II
CONDUCTOR
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT
2009 – Present | Symphony of Southeast Texas | Music Director
2014 – Present | New Haven Symphony Orchestra | Principal Pops Conductor
2021 – Present | Interlochen Center for the Arts | Staff Conductor (Summer)
MUSIC DIRECTOR / ASSISTANT CONDUCTING EXPERIENCE
2020 – 2024 | Lake Charles Symphony | Artistic Advisor
2003 – 2010 | Toledo Symphony Orchestra | Resident Conductor
1999 – 2003 | Savannah Symphony Orchestra | Associate Conductor
1999 – 2003 | Savannah Civic Orchestra | Music Director
1999 – 2000 | National Repertory Orchestra | Assistant Conductor | Breckenridge, Colorado (Summer Residency)
UPCOMING CONDUCTING ENGAGEMENTS
November/2024 | Symphony of Southeast Texas
November/2024 | Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
December/2024 | Symphony of Southeast Texas Holiday Pops Concerts
December/2024 | New Haven Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concerts
December/2024 | Chicago Sinfonietta
January/2025 | Texas All-State Regional Band
January/2025 | Allentown Symphony Orchestra
January/2025 | Symphony of Southeast Texas Education Concerts
February/2025 | Symphony of Southeast Texas
GUEST CONDUCTING ENGAGEMENTS
2023
Chicago Sinfonietta, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, Indiana University Concert Orchestra, Interlochen Philharmonic, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra, Lake Charles Symphony Orchestra
2022
American Composer’s Orchestra, Houston Symphony Orchestra, Austin Symphony Orchestra, Indiana University Concert Orchestra, Interlochen Philharmonic, South Bend Symphony Orchestra, Lake Charles Symphony, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra, Charleston Symphony Orchestra
2021
Lake Charles Symphony, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra
2020
South Bend Symphony Orchestra, Lake Charles Symphony, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Symphony Orchestra
2019
Houston Symphony Orchestra, Toledo Symphony Orchestra, York Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Lake Charles Symphony Orchestra, Colour of Music Festival, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
2018
Houston Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Boise Philharmonic Orchestra, Hilton Head Symphony
2017
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Fresno Philharmonic, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, South Bend Symphony, Tulare County Symphony Orchestra
2016
Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony Orchestra, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
2015
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Hilton Head Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Austin Symphony Orchestra, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Beaumont Interfaith Choir
2014
Cleveland Orchestra, Hilton Head Symphony, Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana (Palermo), Austin Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony Orchestra, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
2013
Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, Dohnanyi Symphony Orchestra (Budapest), Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, Lexington Philharmonic, Hilton Head Symphony, Georgia All State Orchestra, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, District 12 All Region Band
2011
Special summer project, 2-month tour with Pop artist Sting on his Symphonicity tour of Europe. Working with 19 European orchestras in 15 different countries. Duties included 12 hours of rehearsals with each orchestra and performance in Spain. Other guest conducting in the US include Cleveland Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Binghamton Philharmonic, Atlanta Symphony, Colorado Symphony
2010
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Westchester Philharmonic, Tulare County Symphony Orchestra, Ohio All State Orchestra, Binghamton Symphony OrchestraC
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1989 – 1990 | Western Michigan University | Visiting Professor
1990 – 1994 | Central Michigan University | Tenure Track
CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS & FESTIVALS
July 2021
International Conducting Workshop and Festival Active Conductor Teachers: Mr. Donald Schleicher and Mr. Larry Rachleff
July 2016
International Conductor’s Workshop and Competition
Active Conductor
Teachers: Mr. Adrian Gnam and Dr. Gregory Pritchard
July 2015
Advanced Choral Conducting Techniques at
Southern Methodist University
Active Conductor
Teachers: Dr. Robert H. Bode and Dr. Pamela Elrod Huffman
June 2014
Baltimore Chamber Orchestra Conducting Workshop
Active Conductor
Teacher: Markand Thakar
August 2013
Westville Music Center Conducting Workshop,
Waterville, New Hampshire
Active Conductor
Teacher: Kenneth Kiesler
July 2012
Medomak Conductor’s Retreat
Active Conductor
Teacher: Kenneth Kiesler
May 2009
“Beyond the Baton” Workshop
Active Conductor
Teacher: Diane Wittry
August 2008
Westville Music Center Conducting Workshop
Waterville, New Hampshire
Active Conductor
Teacher: Kenneth Kiesler
SPECIAL PROJECTS & AWARDS
December 2018
Conducted President George H. W. Bush Memorial Concert with the
Houston Symphony Orchestra
January 2018
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra / Kathleen Battle Concert
October 2014
Community Spotlight Award from Capital One Bank
April 2014
Neches River Festival Citizen of the Year Award
October 2013
Receiving the Aspire Award from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
October 2008
Conductor for the Sphinx Gala concert, Carnegie Hall for the Sphinx
Showcase Orchestra culmination of a ten city tour w/ the orchestra.
September 2007
Conductor for the Sphinx Gala Concert, Carnegie Hall
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