Geri Nolden graduated with a Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in the spring of 2004. She has experience teaching beginners, middle and high school level orchestras through her work in the public schools of Waunakee, Stoughton, Oregon & Madison. In the spring of 2016, she joined the artistic staff of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) and is currently the conductor of the Sinfonietta Orchestra.
Not only has Geri been a violinist with the Madison Symphony Orchestra since 2003, she also enjoys singing and fiddling with her church contemporary group, making it a top priority as a music educator to maintain her playing skills and be the best ambassador she can be for her students. Her participation with various music ensembles over the years have taken her to New York, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Toronto, Spain and Japan. Touring the world has emphasized the importance of teaching a diverse repertoire and exposing her students to different cultures and musical genres.