Marcelo Bussiki
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Marcelo Bussiki is a Brazilian director and conductor. He currently works with the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra in Bryan, Texas
. Each year, he conducts a variety of classical concerts of universal appeal in several locations. Since 2006, he is also the Chairman of Fine Arts in Blinn College
, Bryan, Texas http://www.blinn.edu/brazos/finearts/faculty/music/Bussiki.htm.
Born in Cuiabá, in the state of Mato Grosso
, Brazil
, Marcelo Bussiki left to Rio de Janeiro
at a young age to pursue his musical interests, eventually attending the Brazilian Conservatory of Music. Later on, he continued his studies in conducting at the Rio de Janeiro Federal University. Upon graduation, he landed the position of music director for the Federal University of Mato Grosso
and held that position for six years. Due to his contribution not only in musical education but also in cultural expansion, Marcelo Bussiki was honored with the Ordem de Mérito de Mato Grosso (Mato Grosso Merit Award) http://www.bvso.org.
In 1992, he went to the United States
to study at the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston
. Two years later, he conducted the University of Houston
's New Music Ensemble until 1996. This participation and vast musical experience allowed him to develop a repertoire of modern and contemporary music which he displays during his presentations now as the current conductor and director of the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra http://www.theeagle.com/stories/082706/entertainment_20060827042.php.
Marcelo Bussiki currently resides in Bryan, Texas.
Bryan, Texas
Bryan is a city in Brazos County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 76,201. It is the county seat of Brazos County and is located in the heart of the Brazos Valley . It shares its border with the city of College Station, which lies to its south...
. Each year, he conducts a variety of classical concerts of universal appeal in several locations. Since 2006, he is also the Chairman of Fine Arts in Blinn College
Blinn College
Blinn College is a two-year academic institution based in Brenham, Texas with campuses in Brenham, Bryan, Schulenburg, and Sealy. While the Brenham campus is Blinn's main campus, more than 70% of students attend the Bryan campus....
, Bryan, Texas http://www.blinn.edu/brazos/finearts/faculty/music/Bussiki.htm.
Born in Cuiabá, in the state of Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso is one of the states of Brazil, the third largest in area, located in the western part of the country.Neighboring states are Rondônia, Amazonas, Pará, Tocantins, Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul. It also borders Bolivia to the southwest...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, Marcelo Bussiki left to Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
at a young age to pursue his musical interests, eventually attending the Brazilian Conservatory of Music. Later on, he continued his studies in conducting at the Rio de Janeiro Federal University. Upon graduation, he landed the position of music director for the Federal University of Mato Grosso
Federal University of Mato Grosso
The Federal University of Mato Grosso was created in 1970. Located in the capital city of Cuiabá, it serves the entire state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Teaching, research and extension programs are concentrated in 12 graduate programs, 63 undergraduate courses and a variable number of diploma courses...
and held that position for six years. Due to his contribution not only in musical education but also in cultural expansion, Marcelo Bussiki was honored with the Ordem de Mérito de Mato Grosso (Mato Grosso Merit Award) http://www.bvso.org.
In 1992, he went to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to study at the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston
University of Houston
The University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
. Two years later, he conducted the University of Houston
University of Houston
The University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
's New Music Ensemble until 1996. This participation and vast musical experience allowed him to develop a repertoire of modern and contemporary music which he displays during his presentations now as the current conductor and director of the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra http://www.theeagle.com/stories/082706/entertainment_20060827042.php.
Marcelo Bussiki currently resides in Bryan, Texas.