Annamaria is a highly experienced, passionate musician and retired educator with a remarkable 40-year career in music and 31 years in education. While her heart and soul is with concert bands, she has also led choirs and string ensembles during her music teaching career.
She currently serves as the Conductor and Music Director of the Columbus Concert Band and has led the ensemble to one Silver and two Platinum awards at the esteemed Toronto Kiwanis Music Festival, as well as earning a well-deserved second-place finish at the Ontario Music Festivals Association. Annamaria is also an Associate Teacher for the New Horizons Band of Toronto and has performed with the Enchanted Flutes, and is a member of the Markham Concert Band in the 1st flute section.
Annamaria holds a Bachelor degree in Fine Arts and Education from York University, and a Master of Education degree from the University of Toronto, further demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. She studied flute with Judy Schenkman and Barbara Ackerman, and with Professor Patricia Waite for her performance master classes at York and her conducting mentors were W. Bramwell Smith, Jr. and Livio Leonardelli, both well-known and esteemed music educators and trumpeters.
Known for her energetic and enthusiastic approach to music education, Annamaria is dedicated to fostering a love of music to her community, musicians and audiences alike