LESSON OPPORTUNITIES

The importance of music education cannot be understated. It develops social skills, organizational skills, and the ability to learn a completely new language (i.e. notes, rhythm, and dynamics). However, learning an instrument can be daunting, which is why some members of the Alpharetta Symphony have their own studios where they give private lessons.

If you or your child are interested in picking up an instrument and learning how to play, look at the lesson opportunities below!

INSTRUCTORS

Barbaraann Bongiovanni

Instrument(s): Clarinet

Barbaraann Bongiovanni, originally from Rochester, NY is a clarinet teacher and a professional clarinetist/bass clarinetist. She has a Master of Music degree from Bowling Green University and a Bachelor of Music degree from DePaul University where she studied with J. Lawrie Bloom from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She later went abroad to study at the Bern Conservatory of Music in Bern, Switzerland. Ms. Bongiovanni has performed in various orchestras, and chamber groups in Chicago, IL; Arizona; OH; and NY.

Currently, she performs with the Alpharetta Symphony, Alpharetta Chamber Orchestra, DeKalb Symphony Orchestra, Georgia Philharmonic Orchestra, Toccoa Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta International Symphony and Titan Winds and the Alpharetta Symphony Woodwind Quintet. Ms. Bongiovanni currently teaches privately in Marietta, at Atlanta International School (Buckhead) and William Pu Academy (Alpharetta).  She will be making her debut as soloist with the Alpharetta Symphony in April 2025. Ms. Bongiovanni has served on the Board of Directors with the Georgia Philharmonic and with the Alpharetta Symphony since its founding in 2014 where she served as President and Personnel Manager. She was hired as the Education Director in 2020 with the Alpharetta Symphony. As Education Director she oversees the Alpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestra, and Chamber Music Outreach Program.

Babsmusicnotes@gmail.com