Gabriela Garza

Gabriela Garza (she/her/ella) has been part of the SYSO team since 2021 and currently serves as the Director of the Seattle Conservatory of Music. She is passionate about supporting young musicians and building meaningful programs that serve both students and the broader community. Gabriela holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and a master’s degree in Orchestral Conducting, both from the University of New Mexico. She is currently completing her Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting at the University of Washington. She is an alum of the League of American Orchestras’ Essentials of Orchestra Management program (2024), and she is currently working toward a Nonprofit Management Certification from the University of San Diego. With years of experience as both a conductor and performer, Gabriela remains active in the Seattle music scene, regularly performing with a variety of ensembles—something that she deeply enjoys! In her free time, Gabriela enjoys exploring the outdoors, relaxing with her dog Zoey, and getting lost in a good book.