Formally educated in flute, piano, vocal, and percussion performance, Anthony has won several competitions on each of his instruments, and has had the privilege of studying with and participating in masterclasses led by some of the the top artists in the world.

Prior to joining the team at Red Mountain, Anthony was Music Supervisor and Music Director in Residence at Virginia Repertory Theatre in Richmond, Virginia.

Mr. Smith is a strong believer in the importance of music education, and in addition to his work with the Education Department at Red Mountain, he maintains an active private studio comprised of flute, piano, and voice students. He has also focused on collegiate education, providing theatrical music direction and teaching courses in contemporary vocal technique and musicianship for Virginia Commonwealth University, The College of William and Mary, and the University of Richmond.

An active proponent of new music, Anthony has been involved in the world premieres of several new musicals and operas, most recently “Atlantis” by Matthew Lee Robinson, Ken Cerniglia, and Scott Anderson Morris, "The Snow Maiden" by Andrew Haile Austin and "Kept" by Kristin Kuster and Megan Levad. In addition to his frequent collaborations with the Chamber Music Society of Virginia, The Virginia Chorale, and the Virginia Arts Festival, Anthony has also performed with the Alabama, Richmond, and Virginia Symphonies. His flute playing can be heard on several albums, most recently on Foxygen’s “Hang”.