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Adam Levowitz

New York,USA

Summary

Visionary, producer, director, librettist, and music educator with 40+ years of experience creating innovative, emotionally resonant productions. Proven leadership across artistic and operational domains, including directing, casting, orchestration, union negotiations, budgeting, and team management. Creator of original musicals, operas, and concert productions with a track record of developing and executing artist-driven, high-impact performance models.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Composer / Librettist / Director

Father Grigori
01.2024 - Current
  • Writing and directing new original opera blending political myth, surrealism, and modernist scoring.
  • Overseeing composition, development workshops, and long-term production planning.

Music Director

257th U.S. Army Band
01.2008 - Current
  • Performed as trumpeter and keyboardist in jazz and concert bands.
  • Arranged music for official events; conducted halftime show at 2008 Redskins Home Opener.

Music Director / Conductor

Falls Church Concert Band
01.2005 - Current
  • Principal conductor responsible for seasonal programming and rehearsal leadership.
  • Coordinates artistic direction and volunteer musician engagement.

Writer / Producer / Director / Orchestrator / Music Director

Mozart's Don Giovanni
Atlanta
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Created and self-financed original rock opera reinterpretation of Mozart's Don Giovanni, serving as writer, producer, director, orchestrator, and music director across all productions.
  • Produced original studio album in 2021, overseeing all aspects from composition through vocal direction, orchestration, and recording sessions.
  • Directed critically acclaimed stage production in Atlanta in 2024, managing complete artistic and operational leadership.
  • Produced, directed, and personally financed 2025 Off-Broadway run at The Cutting Room in NYC.
  • Production received widespread critical acclaim, with DC Theatre Arts calling it 'thrilling,' Theater Pizzazz describing it as 'pure adrenaline,' and The Kcnoturnal praising it as a 'refreshing modern take.'
  • Successfully managed 10-piece rock orchestra, professional cast, and all production elements while maintaining complete creative control.

Music Director & Producer

Adam Levowitz Rock Orchestra
New York
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Produced and performed original concert productions at BB King's NYC and The Howard Theatre DC.
  • Featured Broadway performers including Tony nominee Kerry Butler.
  • Created cabaret-musical hybrids based on Pulp Fiction, Blues Brothers, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
  • Led orchestration, musical direction, and ensemble leadership.

Producer / Rights Negotiator

Stop the World – I Want to Get Off
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Personally secured revival rights directly with Leslie Bricusse and the heirs of Anthony Newley.
  • Produced workshop and led pre-Broadway casting process.
  • Brought on Tony Award winner John Doyle as director.
  • Project shelved prior to full production following development phase.

Artistic & Music Director

Katy Performing Arts Society
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Directed all artistic and business operations of nonprofit performance group.
  • Produced concerts, created budgets, oversaw fundraising, wrote press, and negotiated union contracts.
  • Managed teams across marketing, tech, and box office.

Trumpet Player / Music Director

Freelance – NYC & Regional Theater
New York
01.1986 - 01.1995
  • Music directed Off-Off Broadway, LORT D, and regional theater productions.
  • Played trumpet professionally for musicals, operas, and concert series.
  • Collaborated with directors and composers on new works and revivals.

Co-Producer

Davenport Theatrical Enterprises
  • Co-produced world premiere musical by Ken Davenport with music by Doug Katsaros and lyrics by Amanda Yesnowitz.
  • Negotiated development process and creative coordination; directed by Scott Schwartz.
  • Oversaw strategic planning, logistics, and production support for launch.

Education

Master of Music - Theory & Composition

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Bachelor of Music - Theory (Trumpet & Vocal Concentration)

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Skills

  • Artistic direction and seasonal planning
  • Creative writing
  • Music composition
  • Project management
  • Production oversight
  • Theatrical directing
  • Budget management
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Artistic collaboration
  • Stakeholder negotiation
  • Effective communication
  • Audience engagement

Timeline

Composer / Librettist / Director

Father Grigori
01.2024 - Current

Writer / Producer / Director / Orchestrator / Music Director

Mozart's Don Giovanni
01.2021 - 01.2025

Music Director & Producer

Adam Levowitz Rock Orchestra
01.2015 - 01.2019

Producer / Rights Negotiator

Stop the World – I Want to Get Off
01.2013 - 01.2017

Music Director

257th U.S. Army Band
01.2008 - Current

Music Director / Conductor

Falls Church Concert Band
01.2005 - Current

Artistic & Music Director

Katy Performing Arts Society
01.2000 - 01.2004

Trumpet Player / Music Director

Freelance – NYC & Regional Theater
01.1986 - 01.1995

Co-Producer

Davenport Theatrical Enterprises

Master of Music - Theory & Composition

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Music - Theory (Trumpet & Vocal Concentration)

University of North Texas

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