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Biography

Anthony Smith is the Supervisor of Music and Sound at Red Mountain Theatre (Birmingham, AL)

Formally educated in flute, piano, vocal, and percussion performance, Anthony has won several regional and national competitions on each of his instruments, and has had the privilege of studying with and participating in masterclasses led by some of the the top artists in the world.

Prior to joining the team at Red Mountain, Anthony was Music Supervisor and Music Director in Residence at Virginia Repertory Theatre in Richmond, Virginia

An active proponent of new music, Anthony has been involved in the world premieres of several new musicals and operas, most recently “Atlantis” by Matthew Lee Robinson, Ken Cerniglia, and Scott Anderson Morris, “The Snow Maiden” by Andrew Haile Austin and “Kept” by Kristin Kuster and Megan Levad. He’s also a frequent collaborator of the Chamber Music Society of Virginia, The Virginia Chorale, and the Virginia Arts Festival.

Mr. Smith is a strong believer in the importance of music education, and in addition to his work with the Education Department at Red Mountain, he maintains an active private studio comprised of flute, percussion, piano, and voice students. He has also focused on collegiate education, providing musical direction and teaching courses in musicianship for Virginia Commonwealth University, The College of William and Mary, and University of Richmond.