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Helen
Gerald Performance Coordinator, Violin and Viola Instructor
No E-mail Available
Phone: 806-371-5349 |
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A truly incredible
inspiration, Helen Gerald has been teaching Suzuki students since
helping Suzanne Grooms establish the program at Amarillo College
in 1977. Already a well-established traditional private teacher
with over 36 years of experience, she quickly became sold on the
Suzuki method after researching its innovative ideas and results.
A leading section violinist in the Amarillo Symphony for over 50
years, Mrs. Gerald served as concertmaster, assistant
concertmaster, and violist for the group which has grown from a
volunteer organization to a professional orchestra during her
tenure. She is an active member of the ASO’s educational outreach
activities, including annual String Family presentations and
select Music Makes the Difference programs.
Growing up in Topeka, Kansas, Mrs. Gerald began studying violin
around the age of seven, received a Music Education degree, spent
summers at the Interlochen National Music Camp and taught public
school before beginning her orchestral playing career with the
Houston Symphony.
Mrs. Gerald is the first violinist for the AC Faculty
Trio/Quartet, and performs frequently at area churches and
community events. |
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