Mr. Bigler is in his 7th year of teaching and fifth year as Director of Orchestra & Choir at Palmetto Ridge school. Mr. Bigler is in charge of directing the Chamber Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, Concert Choir and Treble Choir. Additionally, Mr. Bigler also teaches guitar classes.

Mr. Bigler grew up right here in Naples, Florida. He graduated from Golden Gate High School in 2013 and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Instrumental Music Education from Stetson University (DeLand, FL) in 2017. Mr. Bigler has taught in all areas of music education from elementary general music to high school marching bands.

Outside of his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Bigler serves as the Florida Orchestra Association’s District 18 Chair. His responsibilities include overseeing, and coordinating music performance assessments (MPA) as well as mentoring, supporting, and representing the voices of the members of District 18 at the state level.

In his free time Mr. Bigler enjoys going to the movies, watching his favorite sports teams, and spending quality time with his friends and family.