About the Composer
Doris Gazda
Doris GazdaDoris Gazda, a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, taught as a string specialist for many years in the Montgomery County, Maryland Public Schools. Nationally known for her experience and expertise in string instruction, she presents workshops and conducts conference and regional student orchestras. A proponent of new music for student musicians, Ms. Gazda composes for young string orchestras. She served as National Secretary for the American String Teachers Association and is now President of the National School Orchestra Association. In addition, Ms. Gazda achieved the Music Educators National conference designation of Nationally Certified Music Teacher. She is a graduate of Eastman School of Music and Penn State University.