94. Georgia Ekonomou discusses her amazing career, her philosophy of an orchestra program, and her work on the ASTA Emeritus Committee.

In episode 94 of The Orchestra Teacher Podcast, we are honored to welcome the esteemed Georgia Lambros Ekonomou. With an impressive career spanning decades, Georgia has made a profound impact on string education in Georgia and beyond. As the former director of orchestras at the Paideia School and the Lovett School, she has led ensembles to national and international acclaim.Join us as we discuss her journey as an educator, her approach to student engagement, and her insights into building outstanding orchestral programs. We also explore her experiences as a conductor, clinician, and performer with a variety of renowned ensembles.Whether you’re a seasoned music educator or just beginning your teaching career, this conversation is filled with valuable wisdom and inspiration. Tune in for an engaging discussion with a true leader in string education!-- BIOGRAPHY --'Georgia Lambros Ekonomou is the former director of orchestras at the Paideia School and the Lovett Schools in Atlanta, Georgia. During her tenure at Lovett, the Lovett Chamber Orchestra performed at the 1990 MENC National Conference in Washington, D.C.; the 1997 Georgia Music Educators Association Conference in Savannah, Georgia; and at the 1997 International Association of Jazz Educators Conference in Atlanta. She is the recipient of the Lovett School’s Woodward Award for excellence in teaching, and the Georgia/ASTA Lifetime Achievement Award in honor and recognition of her contribution to musical excellence in the state of Georgia. In 2006, Ekonomou founded the Atlanta Junior Chamber Orchestra where she served as Artistic Director and Conductor. She is active throughout the United States as a conductor, clinician, and adjudicator. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in music education from Northwestern University, and a master’s degree in Music Education from Georgia State University. She is a member of ASTA and NAfME and has served in leadership positions at the State level for both organizations.A violinist, she has performed with the Atlanta Opera Orchestra, the Woman’s Jazz Orchestra of Los Angeles, the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, the Atlanta Chamber Orchestra, the Emory Chamber Players, and other ensembles in the Atlanta area.— 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.com/the-orchestra-teacher-podcast/Looking for things on Amazon? Use my referral link:https://amzn.to/3RkfRLkDo 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.https://tinyurl.com/TheOrchestraTeacherYNABDo 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/r22irzcuy7jshiResources and more information at www.orchestrateacher.net#TheOrchestraTeacherPodcast #MusicEducation #PodcastForTeachers #OrchestraPodcast #MusicTeacherLife #PodcastForEducators #StringTeacherPodcast #MusicEdPodcast #TeacherPodcast#OrchestraTeacher #StringEducation #OrchestraLife #StringPlayers #StringTeacherLife #OrchestraClass #TeachingStrings #MusicEd #TeachingMusic #StringsMatter