Background
Tobon, Maria-Elena was born on March 17, 1963 in Cali, Colombia. Came to the United States, 1964.
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Maria-Elena Tobon
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Education
Bachelor of Music, Universidad del Valle, Cali, 1984. Master of Music, University Cincinnati, 1987.
Career
Repetiteur National Opera Company, Colombia, 1982-1984. Professor, conductor Cali Conservatory, 1987-1988. Assistant conductor Jupiter Symphony, 1989-1994, Naumberg Orchestra, 1991-1994.
Principal conductor Touring Opera Company New York, 1992-1995. Founder, music director Simar Festival, New York City and Colombia, since 1995. Music director Queens Chamber Ensemble, New York City, 1996—2000, American Society, since 2001.
Guest conductor Orquesta Sinfónica del Valle, Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic, Kromierz Chamber Orchestra, Czech Republic. Participant International Workshop for Conductors, Touring Opera Company New York, Orchestral Society Philadelphia, Garden State Chamber Orchestra, New Jersey, St. Mary's Choral Society, Manizales, Colombia, Cali Youth Symphony Orchestra. Judge Condrs.' Guild Selection Committee, Children's Choirs Competition, Cali, Cali Conservaotry, Jury for Auditions, Examinations, Competitions.
Conductor masterclass University Valle, Medellín Conservatory, Workshop/Seminar for Church Conductors, New York.
Achievements
Membership
Member Association Colombian Professionals, New York Musician's Club, Mu Phi Epsilon (vice president 1987-1988).
Education
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1984
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1987
Career
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1982 - 1984
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1987 - 1988
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1989 - 1994
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1991 - 1994
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1992 - 1995
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1996
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2001