String Orchestra Director – Zachary McGee

String Orchestra Director – Zachary McGee

Zachary McGee String Orchestra Director Zachary McGee earned his Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance at UC Santa Barbara and Master of Music in Cello Performance at California State University Sacramento. After starting cello at the age of 14 in his public school...
Band Director – Ricardo A. Hernandez

Band Director – Ricardo A. Hernandez

Ricardo A. Hernandez horn Ricardo A. Hernandez is currently in his seventh year as Director of Bands at Capital High School in Santa Fe after teaching for 22 years in Brownsville, Texas. Next year will mark his 30th year as a music educator. Upon graduation from East...
Choral Director – Caitlin Lord

Choral Director – Caitlin Lord

Caitlin Lord choir director Caiti is a singer, songwriter, performer, and DJ on 96.9 FM KMRD. Originally from New York, she drove west after receiving her BFA from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She began studying voice at 8 years old and is so grateful...
String Orchestra Director – Joseph Alcocer

String Orchestra Director – Joseph Alcocer

Joseph Alcocer String Orchestra Director Joseph Alcocer is the new Orchestra and Mariachi Director at Nina Otero Community School in Santa Fe Public Schools. He also serves as a String Specialist with the Santa Fe Symphony’s education programs and is a performing...
Band Director – Suzanne Birrell Jones

Band Director – Suzanne Birrell Jones

Suzanne Birrell Jones  band director After changing her major from science, to art, to drama, and finally, to music, Suzanne Birrell finally earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Webster University with additional coursework at the University of Missouri at...