Conductor
Gina Provenzano is a graduate from the University of Michigan where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in both clarinet performance and music education. While attending the University of Michigan she had the privilege of studying with Robert Reynolds, Donald Schleicher and John Mohler. She performed with various ensembles, had the honor of marching at the Rose Bowl, and received the Michigan Alumni Music Scholarship.
Ms. Provenzano earned her Master of Instrumental Conducting degree at the University of Maine. As a teacher assistant, she worked with the Symphonic Band and Marching Band and studied with Curvin Farnham.
Ms. Provenzano has performed with various ensembles throughout her career including Highland Park Symphony, DuPage Symphony, Oak Park Symphony, Ethnos Chamber Orchestra, Ann Arbor Summer Symphony and was principal clarinetist for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
She began her career as a music/band teacher and has taught from elementary to college levels in both private and public schools in Chicago, Maine, and Michigan. She served on the Maine Music Educators Association Board as Orchestra VP and District Chair; guest conducted and adjudicated at district and state festivals; worked for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra as Education Coordinator and Librarian; and co-founded and conducted the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras.
After returning to Michigan, Ms. Provenzano taught at Alma College and Nouvel High School; conducted the Warren Symphony; guest conducted and adjudicated at various schools; served on several orchestra boards; and was nominated for the State of Michigan Humanities Champion of the Year Award (2023).
She currently lives in Midland where she has a private clarinet studio and is excited about the continued success of the MCO and the new MCO-Youth program. This year she is celebrating her tenth season as conductor of the Midland Community Orchestra.