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• Creates individualized curricula for Ensemble Studio artists, supervises their work, and serves as their principal career advisor, including guidance on future negotiations, selection of management, and repertoire• Networks nationally and internationally with other major arts organizations and individuals regarding the training of young artists

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 • Developed and fostered relationships with artists, cultural and educational organizations, and presenting partners (nationally and internationally) • Oversaw all aspects of internal and external communication for the series, including digital and print materials, public speaking, and media requests• Increased audience attendance by 21% prior to COVID-19 pandemic

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