Spencer Hannibal-Smith serves as the Operations Manager and Staff Conductor for the University of Nevada, Reno Bands. He co-teaches the Nevada Concert Winds and the Wolf Pack Marching Band as well as providing logistical and administrative support for the Howlers Pep Band and the Nevada Wind Ensemble. 

 

After completing the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education at Fresno State University, Spencer began his teaching career in Clovis, California.   As the Assistant Director of Bands at the Reagan Educational Center, he worked with a team of music educators to run an instrumental music program of over 400 high school and middle school students. Spencer taught middle school and high school jazz, concert, and marching bands while at the Reagan Center. After three successful years in Clovis, Spencer relocated to Reno, Nevada, to pursue the Master of Music degree in Wind Band Conducting. During his graduate studies, Spencer was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Wolf Pack Marching Band, conducted the Nevada Concert Winds and Nevada Wind Ensemble, played bass trombone in multiple ensembles, and worked part-time at GPG Music.

 

After completing his degree in 2020, Spencer continued working with GPG Music as Director of Business Operations. He managed the publication company’s daily operations, coordinated publication releases, oversaw marketing efforts, represented the company at conferences, and managed print production. During his time at GPG Music, Spencer continued to work with the Wolf Pack Marching Band as a staff member and administrator. 

 

In addition to his role with the University of Nevada Bands, Spencer is the business manager of Toccata, the Lake Tahoe Symphony Orchestra. He works closely with the Board of Directors on daily operations, concert production, and the orchestra’s nonprofit growth.