Bigad considers himself privileged to be working in the arts. Throughout the various roles he has held in the field, his greatest joy has come not from the art itself, but from the community that develops around the process. The fact that the community has as its soil artists’ works, gives the experience a depth that is likely unmatched by any other human endeavor. It matters not the caliber of the art, or the musical prowess of the individual – Bigad’s rubric would instead include: thirsty minds, enthusiasm, genuine and respectful collaboration, honesty, and devotion. So when the stars align and the art work in question is Kander & Ebb, and he finds himself with a talented cast of young artists like this cast at UCR (who truly impressed him right off the bat at Rehearsal 1) – then it comes as a sweet reminder that it is indeed a privilege to be in this field.
Bigad is a pianist, teacher, and writer at heart. He holds a B.M. in Theory and Composition from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ with a double principle in piano and voice, where he also studied music education. His career has been in private lessons, music directing, pit musician and accompanist, choral conductor, and composer/arranger. He has worked with the very young, young adults, and professionals; and he sees no distinction between the various settings/companies/individuals he has had the pleasure to work with provided their aim is to bring happiness and good ideas to the world.
