The 2011-2012 season will mark Teresa's fourth season as the Music Director and Conductor of the Altoona Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Resident Conductor for the American Symphony Orchestra in New York City, Since 2004 she has been the Assistant Conductor for the Bard Music Festval and SummerScape, serving as Rehearsal Conductor for their opera and concert productions. Some of the most outstanding examples of her work include the 2010's highly acclaimed US premier of Franz Schreker's Der ferne Klang, the first US fully-staged production of Robert Schumann's Genoveva in 2006, and the 2004 production of Mark Blitzstein's Regina. Teresa was recently appointed conductor for the Bard College Orchestra in New York.

Teresa is a strong advocate of music education for all ages. Her passion for community outreach is evident with her lectures, collaborative projects and creative concert programming. Since the beginning of her tenure with the Altoona Symphony, Teresa has created numerous programs that engaged area children and high school musicians and choristers.

Dine with Maestra Series

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 5pm
Bold Restaurant
$40pp with Cash Bar

Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, Noon
The Allegro - $20pp

Friday, March 23 , 2012, Noon
The Phoenecia - $20pp

Friday, April 13 ,2012, Noon
Marzoni's - $20pp

Call 943-2500 for Reservations

Photos: Penn State Percussion Ensemble, Masterclass with Jeffrey Lang and PSU Altoona Arts Festival with Instrument "Petting Zoo"!