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ADMINISTRATION

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.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS –Laura A. Holzen is an accomplished leader and music educator with extensive experience and a passion for fostering musical excellence in her students and community. She earned both her Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

In her most recent role as Artistic Coordinator at the Community Music School at Webster University, Laura cultivated relationships with professional musicians, overseeing hiring, and coordinating their involvement in educational programs. She brings this experience, leadership and organizational skills to her position as CMSSL Director of Operations.

Throughout her career, Laura has held impactful positions in music education. In addition to her administrative roles, she has served as an orchestra teacher in three prominent Missouri school districts: Rockwood, Fort Zumwalt, and Parkway. At each, she was an integral part of their music programs, inspiring students and elevating the quality of instruction.

Laura’s dedication to music education has earned her numerous accolades. She was a 2013 and 2017 Rockwood School District Rose Award Nominee, recognizing her outstanding contributions to education. In 2013, she received the prestigious Symphony in Your School Grant from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, she was named the 2016 American String Teachers Association Missouri Chapter Elementary Educator of the Year, honoring her exceptional teaching and leadership in string education.

Laura’s deep commitment to music and education continues to inspire colleagues, students and the broader community.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION – Cellist and educator Davin Rubicz began his studies in early childhood with the Suzuki method. After attending the Indiana String Academy, ENCORE School for Strings, and Music Academy of the West intensive summer music training programs, he went to the Cleveland Institute of Music and Rice University, studying with Richard Aaron and Norman Fischer and completing a BM and MM in cello performance. During his college years, Davin spent his summers at the Spoleto Music Festival (Italy), Taos School of Music, and Aspen Music Festival.
As an educator, Davin has a cello studio in St. Louis and has held teaching positions in the preparatory departments at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Rice University. He was on faculty at the Mercer School of Music, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Suzuki program, and has also been invited to teach Richard Aaron’s studio at the University of Michigan. Most recently, he was the artistic director of the Prep Department at the Community Music School of Webster University where he coordinated chamber music groups and coaching for advanced high school classical musicians in the greater Saint Louis area.
As a performer, Davin held section cello positions with the Kansas City Symphony, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and has also played with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He has been featured on concert series such as LaJolla SummerFest, Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, Missouri Chamber Music Festival, Chamber Music Society of Saint Louis, and the Pulitzer Arts Foundation series.
Davin is married to violinist Emily Ho and enjoys practicing yoga, growing vegetables, and riding his electric unicycle.