Administration
- Eugene Watanabe, Violin
- Shenae Akagi (Anderson), Violin
- Thomas Baron, Violin
- Dr. Blanka Bednarz, Violin
- Linda Duan, Violin
- Caroline Jorden, Violin
- Rebecca Goeckeritz, Violin
- Erika Hubbard, Violin
- Rachel Bower Karr, Violin
- Deborah Moench, Violin
- Rebecca Moench, Violin
- Dr. LeeAnn Morgan, Violin
- David Price, Violin
- Rachel Taft, Violin
- Monica Yardley Thiriot, Violin
- Abby Dreher, Viola
- Dr. LeeAnn Morgan, Viola
- John T. Posadas, Viola
- Katherine Baird, Cello
- Anne Francis Bayless, Cello
- Kevin Shumway, Cello
- Katherine Baird, Double Bass
- Andrew Keller, Double Bass
- David Yavornitzky, Double Bass
About Administration
Gifted Music School’s staff and leadership team are laser-focused on expanding access to the best music lessons in Utah. At Gifted Music School, we nurture students of all ages and skill levels. We are ready to help you work on the most important aspects of becoming the musician you’ve always wanted to be!
Founders
Eugene Watanabe, Co-Founder, Executive Director
Dr. Vera Oussetskaia Watanabe, Co-Founder
Senior Leadership
Eugene Watanabe, Executive & Artistic Director
Anna Maxwell, Executive Assistant & Corporate Secretary
Program Administration
Linda Duan, Assistant Artistic Director
Dr. Gloria Engle, Preparatory Director
Abby Dreher, Project GRIT Manager
Katherine Baird, Suzuki Program Coordinator
Abby Dreher, Project GRIT Manager
Katherine Baird, Suzuki Program Coordinator
Development
Kristien McDonald, Interim Director of Development
Student Services Staff
Joey Calkins
Noel Jacobsen
Noel Jacobsen
Anna Maxwell
Joanne Rowland
Joanne Rowland
Office Staff
Trent Allen, Finance Director
Artistic Staff
Shenae Akagi (Anderson), Conservatory Orchestra Coordinator
Katherine Baird, Preparatory Chamber Music Coordinator
Josh Whisenant, Piano Ensemble Assistant
Katherine Baird, Preparatory Chamber Music Coordinator
Josh Whisenant, Piano Ensemble Assistant
Shelley Astle, Collaborative Pianist