Gordon Dukes Music Company
Company Leadership

Company Leadership

The work is collaborative. The responsibility is specific.

Gordon Dukes Music Company brings together musicians, creative directors, producers and specialists across live performance, celebrations, public programming, destinations and collaborative work. Each discipline has its own leadership and standards; together, they shape one company and one body of work.

We continue to build relationships with people who bring exceptional skill, judgment and care to what they do.

The Four Company Practices

Where the work happens.

  • Celebrations

    Weddings & Private Events

    Private celebrations, weddings and milestone events.

  • Public Programs

    Civic & Public Performance

    Civic performances, Live Streets and public-facing programming.

  • Residencies & Partnerships

    Hotels, Venues & Institutions

    Hotels, venues, cultural organizations, recurring programs and strategic collaborations.

  • Destinations

    Celebrations Abroad

    Destination celebrations, travel coordination, hotel relationships and experiences abroad.

Shared Company Disciplines

Standards held across every practice.

Guest experience, hospitality, planning and event flow are carried within Celebrations, Residencies & Partnerships and Destinations rather than held apart from them.

  • Executive Leadership

    Direction & Stewardship

    Company direction, standards, strategy and long-term stewardship.

  • Creative Direction

    Brand & Editorial Identity

    Brand direction, experience, editorial identity and creative standards.

  • Art Direction

    Art & Exhibitions

    Visual art, exhibitions, commissions, artist collaborations and the integration of art within company programming.

  • Music Direction

    Repertoire & Performance

    Repertoire, arrangements, rehearsals, musical standards and performance direction.

  • Production

    Sound, Staging & Logistics

    Sound, staging, technical riders, backline, logistics and show execution.

  • Artist Relations & Development

    Musicians & Mentorship

    Musician relationships, recruitment, mentorship and long-term artist development.

  • Marketing & Communications

    Publication, Press & Audience

    The Company Journal, press, media relations, campaigns, publicity and audience development.

  • Development

    Sponsorship & Philanthropy

    Fundraising, sponsorships, institutional partnerships and philanthropic relationships.

  • Imagine If Foundation

    Community & Philanthropy

    Community initiatives, mentorship, arts access and public programming.

Musical Leadership

Responsibility within the ensemble.

  • Musical Director

    Repertoire & Standards

    Overall musical direction, repertoire, arrangements and performance standards.

  • Band Leader / Performance Director

    Stage Leadership

    Live execution, stage leadership and ensemble communication.

Section Principals

By Section

Each section is led by a principal responsible for its parts, preparation and performance within the ensemble.

  • Vocals
  • Keys
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Drums
  • Horns
  • Strings
Departmental Contacts

Reach the right desk.

Reach the team closest to your inquiry. General inquiries are always welcome.

The people behind the work.

Meet company leadership, musicians, artists and collaborators through The Company Journal.

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