Régulo Stabilito
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Michigan
Former conductor & educator for the world-famous Venezuela Social Musical program, "El Sistema"
Knowledgeable Music Director with twenty-two years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning, and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in Conducting Youth Orchestra.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director & Conductor
Oak Ridge Civic Music Association
12.2022 - Current
- Serve as artistic adviser to the board of directors.
- Serve as the visible artistic face of the organization to the donors, patrons, and supporters.
- Organized seasonal programming schedules that catered to varied audience preferences while considering performers' availability and budget requirements.
- Programming carefully to suit the musical needs of the community, achieving balance on musical styles, special consideration including music by underrepresented composers, new music, and core pieces of the canon on each program.
- Study scores at length to learn music in detail, developing suitable and meaningful interpretations.
- Arrange music for performances and auditions as needed.
- Create rehearsal schedules, and conduct pop & educational concert plots.
- Conduct the orchestra at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Part assignments to obtain balance among instrumental sections.
- Recruit and audition new orchestra members each season.
- Commissioned new works from composers, expanding the orchestra's repertoire and performance opportunity from 5 concerts a year to 10 concerts per season with innovative pieces.
- Ensured timely preparation of promotional materials such as concert flyers and posters by working closely with graphic designers and marketing teams.
- Established partnerships with local schools, providing performance opportunities for young musicians in the community
- Handled requests for specific musical selections
- Secured guest artist appearances at concerts by maintaining strong connections within the industry network
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources to support various music department needs
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances
Assistant Conductor/ Cover Conductor
Knoxville Symphony
09.2022 - Current
- Assisting Aram Dermijan during rehearsals, and performances.
- Communicate with the conductor and fellow musicians for cues and directions.
- Communicate with the Librarian & members of the staff to coordinate supertitle cues during rehearsals & performances.
- Assist Guest Artist & Soloist for the production.
Assistant Conductor
Nashville Symphony
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisting Maestro Giancarlo Guerrero during rehearsal, performances, and recording sessions of "Cantata Criolla" by Antonio Estévez, Sinfonía Buenos Aires by Astor Piazzolla, and El Salón Mexico by Aaron Copland.
- Communicate with the conductor and fellow musicians for cues and directions.
- Communicate with the Librarian & members of the staff to coordinate supertitle cues during rehearsals & performances.
- Assist Maestro Guerrero during recording patch sessions, working directly with the Recording Engineer.
- Assist Guest Artist & Soloist for the production.
Assistant Conductor
National Philarmonic Orchestra/ Washington Chorus
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisting & Couching Maestro Eugene Rogers in selected repertoire during rehearsals, performances.
- Communicate with the conductor and fellow musicians for cues and directions.
- Communicate with the Librarian & members of the staff to coordinate Supertitles cues during rehearsals & performances.
- Assist Maestro Rogers in dress rehearsal for balance and specific music director request.
- Assist Guest Artist & Soloist for the production.
- Led sectional rehearsals as needed, focusing on addressing technical challenges and refining artistic expression among musicians
- Provided constructive feedback to musicians during rehearsals, elevating individual technique and overall ensemble sound
- Prepared detailed score analyses for each piece performed, enhancing interpretation and communication with musicians
Graduate Student Instructor/USO Assistant Cond.
University Of Michigan
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation for Campus Orchestras.
- Organized various concerts, class presentations and new course materials as directed by Professor Kenneth Kiesler.
- Assisting Professor Kiesler, and the University Symphony Orchestra in every rehearsal and concert for 4 years.
- Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time.
- Directed students in performing concerts in a regular basis.
- Kept accurate records of student performance to track student progress, provide feedback on performance, and grades.
Principal Guest Conductor
Caracas Municipal Symphony Orchestra
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Conducting multiple programs during the season, including symphonic programs, educational concerts, opera, pop concerts.
- Rehearse & Perform different styles
- Communicate with Maestro Rodolfo Saglimbeni and fellow musicians for cues and directions.
- Communicate with the Librarian & members of the staff to coordinate special needs during rehearsals & performances.
- Developed unique concert programs that engaged audiences and promoted community interest in classical music
- Provided constructive feedback to musicians during rehearsals, refining their technique and overall sound quality
- Increased audience engagement through pre-concert talks, providing context and historical background on selected pieces
- Managed rehearsal schedules, balancing efficient use of time with sufficient breaks for musician recovery
- Assisted in audition processes, evaluating potential new members and making recommendations based on talent and fit within the ensemble
- Contributed to organizational planning activities, including budgeting, strategic planning, and artistic direction
- Coordinated with production teams to ensure smooth transitions between onstage elements such as lighting cues or multimedia components
- Enhanced orchestra performance by effectively communicating artistic vision and interpretation to musicians
Principal Guest Conductor
Venezuela Symphony Orchestra
09.2010 - 07.2015
- Conducting multiple programs during the season, including Symphonic programs, Educational concerts, Opera, Ballet and Pop concerts.
- Rehearse & Perform different styles
- Report to the President and Board of Directors.
- Public speaking on behalf of the OSV (Orchestra)
- Communicate with fellow musicians for cues and directions.
- Communicate with the Librarian & members of the staff to coordinate special needs during rehearsals & performances.
- Provided constructive feedback to musicians during rehearsals, refining their technique and overall sound quality
- Fostered an inclusive environment among musicians by promoting open communication and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly
- Enhanced orchestra performance by effectively communicating artistic vision and interpretation to musicians
Itinerant Orchestra Director
Fundamusical Bolívar
09.1999 - 07.2015
- Guest Conducting Professional Orchestras in a constant base part of "El Sistema" in Venezuela.
- Responsible for instructing and conducting youth orchestras across the country.
- Auditioning performers across the country for different orchestras and projects.
- beginning strings for fourth and fifth grade students at five elementary schools.
- Conductor and Founder for International "El Sistema" international missions.
- Increased audience engagement by designing innovative concert programs that catered to diverse tastes and interests
- Mentored young musicians through regular coaching sessions, fostering their growth as professional performers
- Ensured high artistic standards by continually researching new methods of conducting and staying informed about developments in the classical music industry
- Enhanced orchestra performance quality by conducting comprehensive rehearsals and providing constructive feedback to musicians
- Increased the orchestra's visibility by participating in local events, representing the ensemble as an ambassador to the community
- Maintained clear communication with orchestra members, addressing concerns and questions promptly while fostering a positive working environment
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) - Orchestra Conducting
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI08.2021
Master of Music - Conducting Orchestra
Universidad Simón Bolívar
Caracas, Venezuela06.2019
Master of Music - Conducting Orchestra
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI05.2019
J.D. - Law
Universidad Santa María
Caracas, Venezuela 06.2012
Skills
- Assistant Conductor for Maestro Claudio Abbado - Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra in Venezuela (Several programs)
- Co-Founder & Co-Director of the Latin American Music Initiative LAMI
- Guest Conductor Knoxville Symphony
- After an intense audition, named Music Director & Conductor of the Oak Ridge Symphony
- Mentor and teacher for Conducting Students in North Carolina & Tennessee
- Performance background in orchestral/chamber groups 1994- 2015
Teaching Experience
- Visiting Assistant Professor & Director of Orchestra Activities at Appalachian State University 2021-2022
- Artist in Residency, Assistant Professor of Conducting & Conductor of Orchestras at Lee University 2023-Current
Timeline
Assistant Conductor
Nashville Symphony
11.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Conductor
National Philarmonic Orchestra/ Washington Chorus
10.2023 - 12.2023
Music Director & Conductor
Oak Ridge Civic Music Association
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Conductor/ Cover Conductor
Knoxville Symphony
09.2022 - Current
Graduate Student Instructor/USO Assistant Cond.
University Of Michigan
08.2017 - 08.2021
Principal Guest Conductor
Caracas Municipal Symphony Orchestra
09.2012 - 07.2015
Principal Guest Conductor
Venezuela Symphony Orchestra
09.2010 - 07.2015
Itinerant Orchestra Director
Fundamusical Bolívar
09.1999 - 07.2015
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) - Orchestra Conducting
University of Michigan
Master of Music - Conducting Orchestra
Universidad Simón Bolívar
Master of Music - Conducting Orchestra
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
J.D. - Law
Universidad Santa María
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