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Jonathan Girard

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Member Bio American-born conductor Jonathan Girard is one of the rising stars of his generation. A passionate musician committed to engaging audiences with thrilling performances, he continues to gain a reputation as a musical force equally versed in symphonic repertoire, opera, and new music. As the Director of Orchestras at the University of British Columbia School of Music, Mr. Girard dedicates himself to raising the standard of orchestral training in Western Canada. The UBC Symphony’s 2015-2016 season celebrates the University centennial year with a world première by Jared Miller, Soundscape for a Century Past, and the ninth symphonies of Beethoven, Schubert, and Shostakovich. The 2014-2015 season featured Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, and culminated in two performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 with 300 musicians on stage. Highlights of 2013-2014 season included a landmark performance of Le Sacre du printemps to mark the 100th anniversary of the work’s première, and a tour of Western Canada with Canadian violinist David Gillham, featuring the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Strauss’ Don Juan. This past summer, Mr. Girard made his European operatic conducting debut with the European Music Academy leading the North Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in performances of Le nozze di Figaro in opera houses across the Czech Republic. He also worked with Bramwell Tovey as assistant conductor for the inagural season of the VSO Whistler Institue. He was the assistant conductor of the Ohio Light Opera from 2012-2014. His 2014 engagement included 8 performances of Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. Mr. Girard recently served as cover conductor for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (NY) and made his debut with them in May of 2012. Mr. Girard was the Visiting Artist Conductor at the University of Northern Iowa School of Music in 2010-2011 and has held positions as the music director of the New Eastman Outreach Orchestra and Waltham Philharmonic (MA), associate conductor of the Brockton Symphony Orchestra (MA), principal guest conductor of the Boston Orpheus Ensemble and assistant conductor of the Portland (ME) Opera Repertory Theatre. At the Eastman School of Music, he studied conducting with Neil Varon and was the assistant conductor of the Eastman Symphony Orchestra, the Eastman Philharmonia, and the Eastman Opera Theatre.
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Dr. Lawrence Golan

York Symphony Orchestra, Yakima Symphony Orchestra, Lamont Symphony Orchestra, University of Denver
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Member Bio Acclaimed for his vibrant, inspired performances, imaginative programming and evocative command of different styles and composers, American conductor Lawrence Golan has developed a reputation as a dynamic, charismatic communicator. He has conducted throughout the United States and in Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, El Salvador, England, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, and continues to develop relationships with orchestras nationally and abroad. Golan has served as Music Director of the Yakima Symphony Orchestra in Washington state since 2010, Colorado’s Denver Philharmonic since 2013, and Pennsylvania’s York Symphony Orchestra since 2014. He is also Music Director of Colorado’s Lamont Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre at the University of Denver. In addition to concerts with the orchestras of which he is Music Director, Golan’s 2018-19 season includes return engagements with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra (for performances of The Nutcracker with Tucson Regional Ballet Company), his debut with Italy’s Orchestra Sinfonica di Sanremo and Maui Pops Orchestra, and leading a summer 2019 production of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro at the Europäisches Musikinstitut Wien. 2018 summer performances included the Yakima Symphony Orchestra’s new concert series at Cave B Summer Music Theater in Quincy, Washington and a sold-out concert with the Bayerische Philharmonie in Munich, Germany. Recent season highlights included guest conducting debuts with Germany’s Bayerische Philharmonie, Mexico’s Orquesta de Cámara de Bellas Artes, China’s Wuhan Philharmonic and the music festivals of Colorado and Batumi (Georgia, Eastern Europe); a 14-city tour of China with the Denver Philharmonic, and return engagements with Italy’s Orchestra Sinfonica Città di Grosseto, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and the Portland Ballet Company. As a recording artist, Mr. Golan has made several recordings, both as conductor and as a violinist. In 2018, Albany Records released the world premiere Blu-ray disc and audio CD of composer Jiaojiao Zhou’s theatrical symphonic poem Ode to Nature with the Lamont Symphony Orchestra under Maestro Golan and producer Dennis Law. Mr. Golan has recorded three CDs with the Moravian Philharmonic for Albany Records. The most recent, “Tchaikovsky 6 & Tchaikovsky 6.1” featuring the composer’s Symphony No. 6 and the recording premiere of Tchaikovsky 6.1 by Peter Boyer (a work commissioned by Golan), won two Prestige Music Awards. “Funky Little Crustaceans” features orchestral music by Colorado composer William Hill, and “Visions, Dreams & Memories” is a collection of works for Native American flute and orchestra with James Pellerite, former Principal Flutist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Golan’s recording of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 & William Hill’s Beethoven 7.1 garnered two Global Music Awards.
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Paul Gomez

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Gabriela Gomez Estevez

Cornell University
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Member Bio Dominican conductor Gabriela Gómez Estévez has established herself as a fervent champion of new music and diversity of repertoire. In 2021, Gabriela founded Operability, an annual opera festival that features new and diverse works for voice and chamber ensemble. Through this project, she has fostered artistic and educational partnerships by commissioning and premiering works written by emerging composers. Recent collaborations include partnerships with the Newphonia Ensemble and the Constantinides New Music Ensemble. Dr. Gómez Estévez’s scholarly work focuses on the symphonic works of Dominican composer Margarita Luna García. Her research provides historical and cultural frameworks to Luna García’s compositions and improves public access to her works. Her scholarship has been supported by the Dominican Studies Institute of the City University of New York, and the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. Gabriela holds a doctorate in orchestral conducting from Louisiana State University, a master’s degree in flute performance from the same institution, and a bachelor’s degree in flute performance from Berklee College of Music. Her conducting teachers include Scott Terrell, Damon Talley, and Kenneth Kiesler. Following the conclusion of her doctoral studies, Gabriela was selected to attend the prestigious Aspen Music Festival and School as a conducting fellow.
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Dr. Raul Gomez-Rojas

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Member Bio Raúl Gómez-Rojas is passionate about building community and creating joy through his work as an orchestral conductor, violinist/violist, educator, radio producer and public speaker. Lauded as a “visionary conductor” (Oregon ArtsWatch), Raúl inspires audiences and artists of all ages and backgrounds to use music as a vehicle for connecting with others. Recent highlights include performances with the Oregon Symphony, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, and guest artists as diverse as Regina Carter, Boyz 2 Men, Lyle Lovett, The Tenors, Kermit Ruffins, the 610 Stompers, Rick Springfield and more. As Music Director of the Metropolitan Youth Symphony in Portland, Oregon, Raúl “creates concert programs that any forward-looking orchestra should envy.
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Cleusia Goncalves

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Stasie Fomalgaut

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Member Bio I am a pianist, conductor, and composer whose career spans solo, chamber, and orchestral music across the United States, Ukraine, Israel, and Europe. My conducting repertoire includes full productions of L'elisir d'Amore and Rigoletto, as well as a diverse symphonic repertoire. As a pianist, my interpretation of Brahms' late piano intermezzi was featured by the Ross McKey Foundation, and my performance of Rachmaninoff's Variations on a Theme of Corelli was broadcast on Israel’s KolHaMusika radio. Growing up in Kharkiv, Ukraine, my love for music began at an early age, and it has guided me through a journey of artistic and personal discovery. Music became my bridge between worlds, bringing me from Ukraine to Jerusalem, Israel, and later to the United States, where I currently reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of performing on international stages and teaching as a teaching assistant at the Rubin Academy of Music and Dance in Jerusalem and Mills College in California, as well as an instructor at ITAR Music School in Ramle, Israel. My time at Mills College wasn’t just about honing my skills; it was about rethinking musical boundaries and embracing innovation. Mills is shorthand for “this person doesn’t just think outside the box—they burned the box, composted the ashes, and turned it into a 12-tone scale.” It’s more than an alma mater—it’s an artistic crucible where the radical legacies of John Cage, Alvin Curran, Luciano Berio, Lou Harrison, Pauline Oliveros, and many other pioneers thrive. Mills was never just the campus, the faculty, or the programs—it was the spark it lit in the people who passed through its doors. It wasn’t just an education; it was a philosophy—a commitment to question conventions, embrace the avant-garde, and transform the very concept of sound. ​ My work as a pianist and composer has been deeply tied to the power of improvisation and movement. This was especially true since my collaboration with avant-garde performance artist Honi Hameagel in 2012-2013, where music was not just played—it was embodied, deconstructed, and reimagined in real time. From theaters and galleries to large-scale cultural events like the Tel Aviv Cinematheque Centennial, I engaged in performances that blurred the line between musician and performer, composition and spontaneity. These experiences pushed me beyond the traditional classical framework, teaching me how to command space, respond to the unpredictable, and build musical narratives outside of notation in both performance and composition—where risk is not an obstacle, but an essential element of artistry. In addition to my musical career, I pursued academic research on the history of ancient religions, earning a BA from Kharkiv Karazin National University. My thesis on the Dead Sea Scrolls explored their connection to early Christian thought and the evolution of religious traditions outside mainstream doctrines. This interdisciplinary foundation has profoundly influenced my artistic perspective, inspiring me to seek out the cultural and spiritual depth in every piece of music I interpret. I’ve participated in numerous international music festivals and conducting workshops, including the Masters de Pontlevoy (France), Summit Music Festival (NY), Semper Music Festival (Italy), International Keyboard Institute and Festival (NYC), Baltimore Chamber Orchestra Conducting Workshop (MD) among others. These experiences have enriched my artistic voice and allowed me to collaborate with exceptional musicians from around the world. My artistic development has been shaped by incredible mentors, including Vadim Monastyrsky, David Witten, Robert Schwartz, Eduardo Delgado, Sharon Mann, and Frank Levy for piano, and Evgeny Tsirlin, John Axelrod, Mary Chun, and Guillermo Scarabino for conducting. Their guidance has inspired me to bring a thoughtful, emotionally resonant approach to my work.
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Rodrigo Gonzalez-Jacob

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Member Bio Rodrigo Gonzalez Jacob is a graduate of fundamental conducting training in Argentina under the guidance of Maestro Mario Benzecry, a former assistant with the New York Philharmonic (disciple of Leonard Bernstein and Pierre Boulez). Rodrigo's extensive experience is endorsed by educators and artists in Argentina, Brazil, Europe, and the United States, with recommendation letters available to attest to his work. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND IN SOUTH AMERICA Rodrigo's career spans 20 years in South American countries, including Argentina, Brazil. In the academic realm, he achieved significant milestones, founding the Camerata UNA in 2008 and the UNA Academic Symphonic Orchestra in 2015 at the Argentine National University of Arts, (former National Conservatory of Music). Rodrigo pioneered programs that left a lasting impact, garnering substantial interest and support from musicians and institutions in Europe and the United States. Leading prestigious international music festivals, Rodrigo received invitations to conduct the International Festival of the Youth Orchestras of the Americas - Argentina Edition (2016) and the International ISLA VERDE BRONCES festival for five consecutive years. In the context of his online conducting courses, he instructed over 200 professional conductors from various parts of Latin America, with official mandatory graded seminars attracting attention from renowned figures such as Benjamin Zander in 2021. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES He served as assistant and cover conductor of the University of Oregon Symphony, and principal conductor of the University of Oregon Campus Orchestra, He is based in Oregon, he has collaborated with several professional ensembles across the region. He has held roles as Assistant Conductor, Fellow Conductor, or Cover Conductor with the Oregon Symphony, Eugene Symphony, Oregon Mozart Players, Eugene Ballet, Orchestra Next, and Eugene Opera. Additionally, he served as Guest Conductor for the 2023 production of The Nutcracker ballet with the Eugene Ballet, Anchorage Concert Association, and Anchorage Symphony Orchestra. Rodrigo has also taught as an instructor with the Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestra and has been a guest conductor with the Eugene-Springfield Community Orchestra. In 2024, he was appointed Music Director of the ProMusica Foundation projects.
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Bob Good

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Gabriel Gordon

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Member Bio Gabriel Gordon, violinist, conductor, composer, and arranger, has been performing professionally for over 35 years. As a violinist, Gabriel studied with Jonathan Strasser, Laura Hamilton, Rafail Sobelevsky, Eugene Drucker and Jascha Brodsky. He has performed with many orchestras such as the American Symphony, Philomusica New York, the Santa Fe Symphony, and the New Mexico Philharmonic. Mr. Gordon is a founding member of the Daponte String Quartet, and Trio Excelsior!, and has enjoyed performing on many Chamber Music series in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maine, New Mexico, and Utah. Gabriel studied with some of the great luminaries of conducting including Kenneth Kiesler, Gustav Meier, Harold Farberman, David Gilbert, and Jonathan Strasser. He made his professional conducting debut in 1998, and has since enjoyed a varied career conducting professional and youth orchestras across the United States, Australia, and Europe. Mr. Gordon has conducted the Santa Fe Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, Chatter, a Chamber Ensemble, the All-State Orchestra in Oklahoma City, and at Santa Fe Opera. In October of 2001, Gabriel produced and conducted “The Concert for Humanity” in reaction to the events of 9/11. The performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony raised $30,000 for the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Gabriel served as Music Director and Conductor of the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program from 2007-2014, leading the orchestra in tours to Chicago, Australia, Austria, and in 2014 to Carnegie Hall in New York City. In August of 2013, The Santa Fe Opera and The Albuquerque Youth Symphony collaborated in a fully staged production of the opera Noah’s Flood by Benjamin Britten with Mr. Gordon as the conductor to wide acclaim. In 2015, Gabriel became Conductor of the Davis Youth Symphony Program, and in 2018 was asked to guest conduct Chamber Orchestra Ogden and Imagine Ballet for their productions of “Fairyopolis” and the U.S. premiere of “Konservatoriet”. In 2019, Gabriel served as the Cover Conductor for Ballet West’s 75th anniversary of “The Nutcracker”, and in 2020 he created a new elite youth string ensemble, the Ogden Camerata.
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