Judith P. Getto Named to
MAW Board of Directors
For Immediate Release January 15, 2010
Contact:
Tim Dougherty
805.695.7908
Santa Barbara, CA – Judith P. Getto, a former educator with a long history of community involvement on both coasts, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Music Academy of the West.
Born in upstate New York, Ms. Getto earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at Cornell University before a completing a master's degree and doctoral work in educational psychology at UCLA. As an educator, she has taught, developed curriculum, and supervised teachers in Nashville, New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, including serving as the Bay Area coordinator for Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth. Ms. Getto co-chaired last summer's CABARET gala fundraiser benefiting the Music Academy and has served on boards and chaired fundraising efforts for Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Larkin Street Youth Services in San Francisco, and various schools and community youth programs in Harlem.
"I'm honored and grateful to have been elected to the Music Academy Board of Directors. The Academy presents an invaluable cultural gift to our community each year. The response of local residents and the dedication of all involved in bringing us these programs assure our continued success in joining education, culture, and community. I feel privileged to be a part of this effort," said Ms. Getto.
Founded in 1947, the Music Academy of the West is among the nation's preeminent summer schools and festivals for gifted young classical musicians. The Academy provides these promising musicians with the opportunity for advanced study and frequent performance under the guidance of internationally renowned faculty artists, guest conductors, and soloists. Admission to the Academy is strictly merit based, and Fellows receive full scholarships (tuition, room, and board). Academy alumni are members of major symphony orchestras, chamber orchestras, ensembles, opera companies, and university and conservatory faculties throughout the world. Many enjoy careers as prominent solo artists. In 2009 the Music Academy partnered with the Granada Music & Arts Conservatory to launch Santa Barbara Strings, an innovative educational program designed to train and nurture local classical string musicians ages 4 to 18. Based in Santa Barbara, the Music Academy of the West presents more than 200 public events annually, including performances by faculty, visiting artists, and Fellows; masterclasses; orchestra and chamber music concerts; and fully staged opera. The Music Academy began screening live performances by the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera at Hahn Hall in October 2008. For more information, visit www.musicacademy.org.
