pedagogy

 

In addition to her love of performing, Genevieve is also actively involved in the study and development of brass pedagogy. Her research into beginning tuba pedagogy has been presented at the Midwest Clinic, the Texas and Arizona Music Educators' Conferences, and the International Tuba Euphonium Conference.

In 2022, Genevieve joined the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps as their Lead Tuba Instructor, helping the ensemble to second place finishes at the 2022 and 2023 DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, and a first place and undefeated season in 2024.

Genevieve has taught privately for over fifteen years and has worked with a wide range of students - from beginners to some of the best young musicians in the country. As the Associate Instructor of Brass Techniques at Indiana University, Genevieve prepared and taught brass instrumental technique and large ensemble rehearsal technique courses through the music education department. Prior to her appointment at Oklahoma City University, Genevieve served as Lecturer in Tuba and Euphonium at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. In 2023, Genevieve was given Oklahoma City University’s Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Innovation of Teaching & Learning after nominations from her students and peers.

Genevieve has a Bachelor’s in Music Education from James Madison University and a Master’s in Tuba Performance from the University of Cincinnati - College-Conservatory of Music. While studying in Cincinnati, Genevieve served as the tuba and euphonium instructor for the CCM Preparatory Department. She completed her Doctorate in Tuba Performance with minors in Music Education and Arts Administration from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2017.

Recent Student Successes Include:

  • Semi-finalist, Student Euphonium Competition, Leonard Falcone International Tuba-Euphonium Festival (2024)

  • Winner, Oklahoma City University Concerto Competition (2023)

  • MM Tuba Performance student accepted for a DMA and full Graduate Assistantship at Louisiana State University (2023)

  • Winner, Oklahoma City University Concerto Competition (2022)

  • Alternate, Student Tuba Competition, Leonard Falcone International Tuba-Euphonium Festival (2019)

  • BM Tuba Performance student accepted for an MM and full Graduate Assistantship at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance (2018)

  • Gold-Medalist, Student Euphonium Competition, Leonard Falcone International Tuba-Euphonium Festival (2017)

  • Semi-Finalist, Student Tuba Competition, Leonard Falcone International Tuba-Euphonium Festival (2017)

  • Finalist, Northern Arizona University Concerto Competition (2017)

  • 5th Chair Euphonium, Texas 6A All-State Bands (2017)

  • 1st Chair Euphonium, Texas 6A All-State Bands (2016)

  • 14th Chair Tuba, Texas 6A All-State Bands (2016)

  • Four students auditioned in to the Texas Youth Wind Symphony (2016)

  • 1st Chair Tuba, Region 26 6A Honor Band (2016)

  • 1st Chair Euphonium, Region 18 6A Honor Band (2016)

  • 2nd and 3rd Chair Euphoniums, Region 26 6A Honor Band (2016)

  • Runner-Up, International Euphonium Tuba Festival, Student Euphonium Competition (2015)

  • Austin Symphony Concerto Competition Winner (2015)

  • Four students auditioned in to the Texas Youth Wind Symphony (2015)

  • 1st Chair Euphonium, Texas 6A All-State Bands (2015)

  • 1st Chair Euphonium, Region 18 6A Honor Band (2015)