Dorian Cox Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Leads and implements the overall vision for the COC Ensemble Studio, a professional development program for young operatic artists
• Oversees day-to-day operations and management of the program, including artistic, operational, financial, and organizational development
• Creates and maintains budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking, including preparation of payroll and accounts payable activity
• Supervises all performance and training activities, including mainstage roles and covers, recitals, weekly schedules, coachings, masterclasses, guest lecturers, etc.
• Manages the 9 artists of the Ensemble Studio as well as the Head of Music of the Ensemble Studio, 3 core trainers, and all guest artists, consultants, and trainers
• Oversees a national audition tour and produces the Ensemble Studio Competition, a public concert and the final step in identifying candidates for the Ensemble Studio

Toronto, Canada Area

• Created an artistic vision and programmed 70+ performances per season within six series (vocal, piano, chamber music, jazz, world music, and dance)
• Presented 275 live performances, including 17 world premieres
• Produced 22 digital performances during periods of COVID-19 restrictions
• Developed, implemented, and monitored annual budget
• Managed and oversaw all functions for the execution of concerts including contract negotiation, staffing, production, scheduling, and reporting
• Supported and managed artists in creation and development of recitals as well as in high pressure performance environments

Banff, Canada

• Coordinated operations regarding production, accommodation and hospitality, event planning, and ticket sales for BISQC 2016
• Booked 20+ outreach concerts for ‘Quartet in the Community’ program
• Coordinated all travel, accommodation, and meal arrangements for jury members, competing quartets, and special guests (70+ people)
• Problem solved in a fast-paced environment and provided stability to competitors and jurors within the context of a highly publicized and demanding environment
• Created and executed contracts and letters of agreement for jury members, guest performers, guest lecturers, and independent vendors
• Collaborated with marketing to implement plans and strategies to promote the 2016 competition and festival, increasing package sales by 15%

Toronto, Canada Area

• Provided efficient and courteous customer service to candidates via phone and email
• Problem solved in a fast-paced environment, handling up to 75 calls per day
• Maintained familiarity of Royal Conservatory publications and curriculum
• Supported scheduling and operations through RCM databases and systems

Banff, Canada

• Assisted Artistic Directors (classical and jazz) with program planning and logistics
• Created print material for concerts and special events
• Acted as summer music librarian, distributing and tracking sheet music
• Managed interdepartmental communications between artistic planning, production, marketing, box office, and front of house
• Created and edited web content, and worked across Banff Centre databases and systems

Toronto, Canada Area

• Managed all areas of the Canadian Opera Company Opera Shop including operations, finances, inventory, budgeting, and invoice payment
• Managed, trained, and supervised a team of over 60 volunteers
• Bought, sourced, and curated opera-related merchandise
• Oversaw visual merchandising and maintained a high standard of presentation
• Oversaw the closing sale which led to a 63% increase in daily sales

Interlochen, MI

• Worked closely with faculty to support summer music programs for High School, Intermediate, and Junior students
• Served as juror in auditions for chamber and large ensembles and advised on ensemble placements and part assignments
• Directed and conducted chamber music ensembles, presented masterclasses, and gave private coachings to High School students
• Coordinated daily operational strategies for Intermediate practice hours
• Taught introduction to percussion classes for Junior students
• Performed in faculty recitals

• Supported promotion and organization of performances, masterclasses, and events
• Assisted percussion faculty with organization of practice and performance spaces
• Maintained inventory of all percussion instruments and oversaw instrument repairs and maintenance

• Answered phone calls and emails from prospective applicants
• Data entry of sensitive data (standardized test scores, transcripts, personal information)
• Assisted with undergraduate and graduate admission auditions
• Gave tours of the Boston Conservatory

Toronto, Canada Area

• Assisted the Director of Orchestral Studies with operational tasks
• Prepared scores with bowings for string sections
• Copied and bound full scores for educational purposes

Toronto, Canada Area

• Co-directed the University of Toronto Percussion Ensemble II
• Directed rehearsals twice a week with first- and second-year percussion students
• Oversaw programming and concert logistics for end-of-semester concerts
• Assigned grades for students for two semesters of study
• Met individually with students for private coachings

Toronto, Canada Area

• Acted as a student ambassador, liaising with prospective students and providing information about the Faculty of Music
• Assisted with undergraduate admission auditions, acting as a first point of contact for applicants in a high-pressure environment
• Gave tours of the Edward Johnson Building

Master Of Music, Percussion Performance

Bachelor Of Music, Percussion Performance With Honours

Activities and Societies: Avedis Zildjian Percussion Scholarship (2008, 2009, 2010), Student Ambassador for the Faculty of Music