Clifton Gilliland is a violist and teacher currently pursuing his M.M. in viola performance from the University of Missouri. He has over 10 years of teaching experience in private studios and schools, and has performed with several orchestras. His education includes a B.A. in viola performance from Evangel University.
Clifton Gilliland is a violist and teacher currently pursuing his M.M. in viola performance from the University of Missouri. He has over 10 years of teaching experience in private studios and schools, and has performed with several orchestras. His education includes a B.A. in viola performance from Evangel University.
Clifton Gilliland is a violist and teacher currently pursuing his M.M. in viola performance from the University of Missouri. He has over 10 years of teaching experience in private studios and schools, and has performed with several orchestras. His education includes a B.A. in viola performance from Evangel University.
University of Missouri Columbia, Private Viola/Violin Studio, St. Louis, MO. 2012-Present M.M. in Viola Performance, - Beginner to advanced levels expected 2018 - Greater St. Louis/ Columbia areas - Suzuki String Method Evangel University, B.A. in Viola Performance, 2012 University of Missouri Graduate Assistant, 2015-Present West Middle School, Columbia, MO. 2016-2017 - 6th Grade Orchestra Director (violin, viola, and cello) - Class of 40 students Awards Missouri String Project, Columbia, MO. 2015-2017 Missouri Music Teachers - Introduces 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades students to stringed Association Competition, Graduate instruments Winner, 2017 - Group class setting The Mizzou Philharmonic Leadership Award, 2016-2017 Orchestral Experience University of Missouri Philharmonic, Rotating Principal, 2015-Present The Missouri String Project Award, 2015-2016 Jubilee World Orchestra, Viola Section, 2015-2016 Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Viola Section, 2014-2015 Duckwitz Talent Scholarship, Evangel University Orchestra, Principal, 2009-2012 2007-2008 Southern Illinois University Orchestra, Rotating Principal, 2008-2009 Stetson University Orchestra, Rotating Principal, 2007-2008 St. Louis Youth Symphony Orchestra, Principal, 2006-2007 Bismarck/Mandan Symphony, Viola Section, 2003-2005 Chamber Music Emerging Artists Showcase Winner, 2017 Solo Performances Christ Church Anglican, Midland, TX. St. Louis Symphony String - Viola Recital, 2016 Quartet Masterclass, 2017 St. Johns Lutheran Church, Arnold, MO. Creating Original Music Project - Viola Recital, 2016 (COMP), 2016 Bismarck/Mandan Youth Symphony - Concerto Competition Winner, 2005 The Stetson University Elgar Missouri Music Teachers Association Music Festival, 2007 - Finalist, 2015, 2016