John Moon

Veteran musician with more than 29 years of experience conducting and playing the violin. Accomplished conductor with demonstrated skills in learning and performing both contemporary and classical pieces. Skilled in memorization and playing by ear through extensive work with music outside the Western tradition. Ensemble and orchestra experience. Knowledgeable about the technical aspects of conducting and adept at connecting with diverse audiences. Disciplined and focused with a solid track record of accomplishment. I have studied with numerous conductors and just recently led the Lviv National Philharmonic through live concerts.

-Guest conducted Austin Symphony Orchestra studying under Maestro Peter Bay

-Guest conducted National Lviv Philharmonic

-Participant in International Conductors Workshop and Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria studying under Maestro Larry Rachcleff and Maestro Donald Schleicher

-Participant in International Masterclass for Orchestra Conducting in Bucharest, Romania studying under Maestro John Axelrod

-Participant in International Conductors Workshop and Festival in Lviv, Ukraine studying under Maestro Carl St. Clair

-Conducted concerts for 10 European performance tours with St. Stephen's Global Ensemble

-Development of an orchestra program that has played in venues from Carnegie Hall to The Great Hall of the Mozarteum.

-Selected to conduct the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra in concert