Andrew Lloyd Gelt, D.M.A.

Education

• 1978 DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS, Theory & Composition, The University of Miami; Wind Ensemble Conducting with Frederick Fennell

• 1975 MASTER OF MUSIC, Clarinet Performance, The University of Southern California, clarinet student of Mitchell Lurie, Minor in Analog Electronic Music Theory

• 1973 BACHELOR OF MUSIC cum laude with Distinction in Music Theory, The University of New Mexico, Clarinet student of William E. Rhoads

• 1971-1977 CLARINET STUDENT of Stanley Drucker [The Juilliard School, New York Philharmonic, etc.]

• 1970 & 1971 Summers at The Lamont School of Music, The University of Denver, Music Performance Studies

• 1970-1978 INSTRUMENTATION STUDENT of Clifton Williams, Alfred Reed, William A. Schaefer, William E. Rhoads, & John Kinyan

Teaching and Professional Experience

• 1976 - 1978: THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI; Fellow, Instructor of Music Theory and Ear Training

• 1978 - 1979: THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, PEMBROKE; Assistant Professor, Theory and Composition, Electronic Music, Woodwinds, Commercial Music

• 1979: RICHMOND TECHNICAL COLLEGE; Music Fundamentals for Teachers K-12, Beginning Keyboard

• 1979 - 1980: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY; Graduate Faculty, Assistant Professor, Theory and Composition, Contemporary Music Literature, Schenker, Small Ensembles, Commercial Music

• 1980 - 1981: RESEARCH SABBATICAL (Funded, Temple University; see "Publications" for works during this period.)

• 1981 - 2001: Professional Woodwind Performer; Assistant Conductor, 13th Army Band (Florida National Guard); Staff Arranger, Chase Music Associates, Inc.; Woodwind Instructor, Southwest High School (Miami), Ft. Lauderdale High School, Hialeah High School, etc.

• 2001 - Present: Professional Woodwind Performer, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach¸, and the Florida Keys; Solo Clarinet, American Legion Symphonic Pops