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!





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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.—
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