The Orchestra Teacher Podcast with Christine Gero of Roosevelt High School in Seattle, WA (Ep. 85)

In this episode of The Orchestra Teacher Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Christine E. Gero, an accomplished conductor, violinist, and music educator. Currently serving as the Orchestra Director at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, WA, Ms. Gero brings a wealth of experience to her students, having performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the iconic CBGB’s in New York City. Join us as Ms. Gero shares her journey from her studies at NYU and Suzuki certification at Manhattan’s School for Strings to her performances at the Ameropa Music Festival in Prague. We’ll explore her innovative approach to teaching, her work in alternative music genres, and her passion for inspiring the next generation of musicians. Whether you’re a music educator or simply a lover of orchestral music, this conversation is filled with insights, inspiration, and the kind of stories only a life devoted to music can provide. 🎧 Tune in to learn more about Ms. Gero’s unique path, her experiences as a violinist and educator, and her thoughts on keeping orchestra education vibrant and relevant in today’s world. Don’t miss this exciting episode! — BIOGRAPHY Christine E. Gero began her tenure as Roosevelt High School’s Orchestra Director in 2018. Previously, she was the Newport High School Orchestra Director in Bellevue, WA from 2013-2018.Ms. Gero has performed as conductor and violinist in various settings, from Carnegie Hall to the famous rock club CBGB’s in New York. She has studied violin primarily with Charles Johnston, Yuri Vodovoz of the Alaria Chamber Ensemble (Mannes College), and Joey Corpus in New York City. As a chamber musician she has performed throughout the NY metropolitan area and in Prague at the Ameropa Music Festival. Ms. Gero’s work in alternative music genres include studies with acclaimed jazz violinist, John Blake Jr. as well as performances and recording with rock bands and singer-songwriters in New York City and Seattle.  Ms. Gero received her B.A. in Music and her M.A. in Music Education from New York University. While working towards her master’s degree, she also received her Suzuki Teacher Certification at the prestigious School for Strings on West 54th Street in Manhattan where she was the last cohort to study under Louise Behrend for 2 complete years.  Ms. Gero began her teaching career as part of the music faculty at the Elisabeth Morrow School in Englewood, NJ. During that same time, she created and built a thriving private violin/viola studio in both New Jersey and New York. In 2003, Ms. Gero became the Orchestra Director for Nyack Public Schools, where she later also served as Chair of the Music Department. Originally from the New York metropolitan area, Ms. Gero relocated to Seattle in 2013 where she enjoys the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with her son. Contact: [email protected] Websites: christinegero.com https://www.rooseveltorchestra.org/ Socials:   / christine-gero-aa5b449     / christine.gero.5     / rosescandles2025   — Please follow/like/subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel or browse ideas and resources on my website! Website: http://www.orchestrateacher.net YouTube Channel:    / theorchestrateacher   Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pvAWs3... Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... -- Referral Links: Ready to shake up your next orchestra trip? Kaleidoscope Adventures has been planning performance travel beyond expectations for more than 30 years. They know the best destinations and most iconic venues for orchestras. Check out the Kaleidoscope Adventures link below for fresh ideas and inspiration – and then let them work their magic! They’ll handle all the details from start to finish so all you have to do is enjoy the experience! https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.co... Looking for things on Amazon? Use my referral link: https://amzn.to/3RkfRLk Do you keep a monthly budget? If not, try You Need a Budget! It’s a great app/website that helps keep your finances on track. tinyurl.com/youneedabudgetnow Do you have cable? Cut the cord and check out YouTube TV! It works on mobile, Smart TVs, the web and more! https://tv.youtube.com/referral/r22ir... — #TheOrchestraTeacherPodcast #MusicEducation #PodcastForTeachers #OrchestraPodcast #MusicTeacherLife #PodcastForEducators #StringTeacherPodcast #MusicEdPodcast #TeacherPodcast #OrchestraTeacher #StringEducation #OrchestraLife #StringPlayers #StringTeacherLife #OrchestraClass #TeachingStrings #MusicEd #TeachingMusic #StringsMatter