Flutist Vocalist Educator
Geraldine Morillo Barazarte, Flute
Location: Orlando, FL
E-mail: gmbflute@gmail.com
Tel: 407-927-7879

About me
My journey began in Caracas, Venezuela, my homeland, where I was born and raised and where my passion for music began. I was lucky to have great music educators, participated in my school's choirs and also studied Music Theory and Solfege at the Simon Bolivar Conservatory. When I was 10 years old I moved to Orlando, FL where my flute studies began in 6th grade. I later attended the Dr. Phillips High School earning a spot in their prestigious Visual Performance Arts magnet program which prepared me to follow a career in music.
I earned a Bachelors degree in Music Performance from Stetson University (Deland, Florida), with a minor in general Education, focusing in Flute as my primary instrument and voice as a secondary. In 2007 I moved to Massachusetts to work for Nagahara Flutes and while living in MA I enjoyed studying with distinguished teachers and worked with a variety of ensembles as flutist, coach and teacher. I also participated in the Teacher Training course at the Boston Flute Academy which helped me further develop and solidify my teaching techniques and philosophy.
In 2018 I moved back to Central Florida with my family and became a Certified Music Teacher K-12. Falling in love with the Elementary Music teaching world led me to study the Orff Schulwerk method, a German approach of teaching young musicians that incorporates music, movement, speech, and drama into lessons that are similar to how children play. I'm a passionate educator and a student-centered teacher with the goal to empower my students to achieve their highest potential. It is my biggest endeavor to help shape young musicians into active leaders of our community and hope that the discipline that goes into mastering an instrument will cross over to every aspect of their lives.
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After the birth of my third son and post pandemic, I retook my love for flute performance and currently perform with Orchestras around the Central Florida area as well as a freelance musician.
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For more details about my musical journey please read below or see my biography page.
Languages
English
Spanish (Venezuelan)
Education
Stetson University, Deland, FL
Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance Cum Laude
Minor in General Education
Voice- private studies
2003-2007
Private Study at Stetson:
Susan McQuinn, Flute 2005-2007
Dr. Jean West . Flute 2003-2005
Mary Jane Christeson, Voice 2005-2007
Other Private Flute Studies
Sarah Brady 2007-2009 (extended Post-Graduate studies)
Marco Granados March 2010, August 2012
Elisabeth Rowe December 2007
Geralyn Coticone December 2006
Walfrid Kujala March 2006
Sylvia Franklin 2002-03
Dr. Nora Lee Garcia 2001-02
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Masterclasses
Sir James Galway Masterclass Weggis, Switzerland (Auditor) 2014
Trevor Wye, Boston University June 2013
Geralyn Coticone, Boston Flute Academy April 2012
Marcos Granado, National Flute Association Convention 2008
Stephanie Rea, Florida Flute Fair February 2007
Walfrid Kujala, Orchestral Excerpt Masterclass at Northwester University July 2006
Festivals
Duxbury Music Festival 2009
Other
Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Level II 2023
Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Level I 2022
Florida Music K-12 Teacher Certification 2021
Boston Flute Academy Teacher Training course 2011
Awards and Scholarships
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OCPS Orff Schulwerk Level II Training Scholarship 2023
OCPS Orff Schulwerk Level I Training Scholarship 2022
Duxbury Music Festival Chamber Competition- 3rd Place winner and Honorable Mention 2009
Sigma Alpha Iota Volusia County Alumni Chapter Scholarship, 2nd Place 2007
William E. Duckwitz Talent Scholarship 2006-2007
Wheat Leadership Scholarship 2005-06
Florida Bright Future Medallion Scholarship 2003-2005
John Philip Sousa Band Award 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Finale
Open Office
Invoices & Estimates Pro.
Serif Web Plus
Serif Page Plus
PHOTOSHOP
Social media marketing Brochure design
Website upkeep & basic design
Photography
2010 - present
2010 - present
Teaching/Ensemble Coach Experience
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Windy Ridge K-8 School, Music K-5 Teacher, OCPS 2022-Present
VBS Music Teacher at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 2024
MetroWest Elementary School, Music K-5 Teacher, OCPS 2018-2022
Flute & Voice Instructor at GMB Music Studio 2003-2018
Merrimac Valley Community Music School, Flute instructor & Ensemble coach 2014-2015
University of Massachusetts at Lowell NEYWE Flute Choir Director 2013
Winchester Community Music School Flute Instructor-Substitute Teacher of Sarah Brady 2012, 2014
Boston Flute Academy Teaching Assistant & Ensemble Coach 2011- 2013
Small Ensemble Coach at Florida Flute Workshop, Florida 2006 and 2007
Masterclass Instructor at Millennium Middle School, Florida, April 2007
Flute Adjudicator for the Volusia All-County Middle School Band, Florida 2006-07
Masterclass Instructor at Creekside Middle School, Florida 2006
Flute Instructor at Dr. Phillips High School Band Camps, Florida 2004- 2006
Flute Choir Instructor at Robinswood Middle School, Florida (volunteer) 2003
Performance Experience
Orchestral
The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra Assistant Principal/Piccolo 2024-Present
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Substitute Flutist 2023-Present
Nashua Chamber Orchestra Principal Flutist Fall 2015-2017
Berklee College of Music student Modern Orchestra 2009
Calliope Orchestral and Choral Ensemble principal 2008
Stetson University Symphonic Orchestra piccolo and principal 2003-2007
Stetson University Flute Orchestra 2003-2007
Stetson University Opera Pit Orchestra piccolo 2003-2006
Wind Ensemble
The Southern Winds 2005-2007/ 2019-Present
Chelmsford Community Band 2014-2015 (hired musician-principal flute, soloist, clinician)
Reading Civic Concert Band 2013-2014 (substitute hired musician-Principal flute & Piccolo)
Metropolitan Wind Symphony piccolo, September 2007- 2012
Stetson University Symphonic Band piccolo 2003- 2007
Chamber Groups
Stetson University Latin Music- Charanga Ensemble (founding member) Spring 2007
Stetson University Flute Quartet 2005-2006
Stetson University Woodwind Dectet Fall 2004
Stetson University Woodwind Quintet 2003-2004
Sacred Music
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Clermont, FL 2022-present(hired musician-principal flute)
Asociacion Venezolana Virgen de Coromoto Choir 2015-2017 (Flutist, vocalist, conductor)
Saint Patrick Parish in Lowell Flute Soloist, Singer, Psalmist (Spanish Mass) 2013-2018
Saint Francis Chapel at the Prudential Center in Boston Flute Soloist & Singer (Spanish Mass) 2013
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Acton Flute Soloist & Singer (English Mass) 2012
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Fitchburgh Flute Soloist & Music Director (Spanish Mass) 2010- 2011
Hampton Falls First Baptist Church Flute Soloist (English Service) 2008-2009
Other Ensembles
Sabana & Talento Venezuelan Folk Music- Co-founder, Flutist and Singer 2010- Present
Florencia's Big Band, principal 2010- 2011
Collaborating Performances with Venezuelan Artist Juan Carlos Salazar 2006, 2007, 2008
Stetson University Guest performer with Choirs 2005-2007
Recitals
In Memory of Susan McQuinn @ Florida Flute Convention 2024
Sounds of the Season @ Blessed Sacrament December 2023
National Flute Association Convention Exhibitors Showcase 2013
Boston Flute Academy Spring Recital April 2012
National Flute Association Convention Exhibitors Concert & Showcase 2008
Senior Recital March 17, 2007
Junior Recital April 26, 2006
Sophomore Recital April 28, 2005
Recordings:
Collaboration with Venezuelan Artist Juan Carlos Salazar 2008
“Los Temas de mi Canción”, CD Debut May 2008
Carmen Liliana Marulanda Promotional Video for Flute Music Arrangements 2015
Music Business
Nagahara Flutes/ NNI Inc.
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Office Manager/ Sales & Marketing Director July 2007- May 2018
Boston Flute Academy
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Operations Consultant September 2012- 2014
Flute Specialists, Inc. Sales Associate:
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Florida Flute Fair 2004, 2005, 2006
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National Flute Association Convention 2004, 2006
Memberships in Music Organizations
Florida Flute Association 2007- present
National Flute Association 2007-2017
Sigma Alpha Iota - Eta Pi chapter (Service chair 2006-2007)
Stetson University CMENC Chapter 2003-2006
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Fundraising chair 2004-2005
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Broadway Revue Music Director 2006-2007
Florida Music Educators Association 2003-2005