The Faces of Cincinnati presents Mr. Alex Moore:
Barry Manilow stopped his recent concert at Heritage Bank Center to announce the winner of his “Manilow Music Teacher’s Award.” This great award is granted to the teacher in his tour cities who by virtue of his/her student support wins a backstage tour as well as some cash to help the school program. The winner he announced was our very own Mr. Alex Moore, Director of Orchestras at Oak Hills High School.
It is easy to see why Mr. Moore scores high marks with his students and staff. Not only is he passionate about his music, but he uses his teaching venue to help his students learn some valuable lessons about life. Simply said, he is a giver. We are honored to present Mr. Alex Moore
In his words.
I’m the Director of Orchestras at Oak Hills High School, Director of the NKU Youth Symphony Orchestra, and a Violinist in the Mason Symphony. And most recently, the Winner of the Barry Manilow Music Award. I went to Wright State University for undergrad in Music Education and Butler University for my Masters in Orchestral Conducting. I play several instruments, but mostly violin, piano, and saxophone!
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My parents still live at the small farm I grew up on in Washington Court House, Ohio and my sister lives in Dayton!
Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
This year I teach an advanced high school piano class, two high school orchestras, beginning band, and beginning strings! I’m lucky to be able to teach some of the students that I will have again in high school. On Tuesday nights I conduct the NKU Youth Symphony Orchestra. I love that with both of those jobs I get to work at full orchestras, including woodwinds, brass, and percussion students.
What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I lived downtown for a year and my friends and I loved going to the Holy Grail Tavern and Grille. Can’t go wrong with Dewey’s!
How long have you lived or worked in our community?
This is my 4th year here!
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I’d love to travel to Spain. I studied Spanish for 5 years – I think it even helped my English! I would love to be immersed in the culture of Spain and the geography!
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I’ve been a big Stranger Things fan and Ted Lasso!
What advice would you give to people?
Trust the process
What is something on your bucket list?
Get my DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) degree
What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Taylor Swfit
If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I’d have coffee/breakfast with Gustav Dudamel at Roebling Point Books and Coffee
What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I feel Cincinnati has a great Arts community and there is a lot of support!
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself still at Oak Hills and having grown my program!
What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I got to have a short conducting lesson with Marin Alsop in college!
What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Upper Michigan
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
I love March when the air begins to smell like life again
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Ray Chen‘s violin playing
Who inspires you to be better?
My students
What is one or two of your favorite smells?
The smell of Spring or Mahogany Teakwood (Bath and body works candle)
Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Friends, family, and memories
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