EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR – Marc Gordon served as English horn soloist and oboist with the St. Louis Symphony from 1972-2005. He performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in that position replacing the retiring CSO English horn soloist until 2008 and then with the San Diego Symphony in the same capacity for the 2008-2009 season. Marc has been an active chamber music performer and teacher. In addition to his musical background, Marc has extensive experience in the business world. As former President of St. Louis based AAM Recordings, he has been responsible for client development and relations, graphic design, insert layout and distribution services, as well as successfully negotiating an exclusive licensing agreement with Sony/BMG Music Entertainment. He has served on the Board of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and served on numerous committees within that organization.