Dr. Aaron Albin is a seasoned marketing and operations director and has spent over 20 years in the fields of non profit and arts education. Past experience includes being the co-founder and Executive Director of Art 4, a professional musical theatre company in South Bend, IN. Additionally, Aaron has worked in the corporate sector for the global instrument manufacturer, Conn Selmer, marketing twelve individual brands as their Director of Marketing Operations. Other arts administrative positions included work with Chicago Chamber Musicians, Merit School of Music, and Des Moines Metro Opera. Aaron is also a teacher, conductor, pianist, and vocal coach, having worked with Ravinia Music Festival, Stage West Theatre, Musical Theatre of Denton, Des Moines Symphony Academy, and Ascolti String Orchestra (also a Co-Founder), as well as serving as a guest clinician throughout the Midwest. He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts and a Master of Music (both in Conducting), as well as a Certificate in Arts Leadership all from the University of North Texas. He also has a Bachelor of Music Education from Simpson College.