Golden Gate Philharmonic is fortunate to be based in a city that is home to many musicians and performers of the highest caliber. Our conductors and faculty are a direct reflection of this rich environment. They provide GGP students with a unique opportunity to study and learn from world-class professionals.

Conductors

 

 

Geoffrey Gallegos
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor

Camerata & Junior Orchesra

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taryn Baillie

Conductor, Senior Orchestra

 

   

 

 

Brenda Nelson
Conductor, Cadet Orchestra
Faculty, Beginning Violin, Cello
and Theory

Faculty

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Anthony Blea
Violin

Andrei Gorbatenko
Double (String) Bass

   

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Louella Hasbun
Cello

Alden Jenks
Theory

 

   

Patrick Kroboth
Viola

Janice Ortega
Harp

   

Valerie Tisdel

Valerie Tisdel
Violin and Viola

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Jason Totzke
Violin and Viola

          Federico Stand Ramirez

Cello

 

Joan Shalit

Violin