Genevieve McDonald is a music teacher, pianist, and vocalist in the Detroit Area. She holds a Bachelors of Music from Wayne State University, a Masters of Music Education from the University of Michigan, and is certified in Orff-Schulwerk.
Genevieve is in her 10th year of teaching elementary general music and currently works with K-5 and self-contained ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) students in the Birmingham Public Schools. Along with her public school teaching, Genevieve is an accomplished pianist and vocalist. She is the accompanist for the Symphonia Chorale in Romeo and is a cantor at St. Mary’s Church in Royal Oak. Throughout her career, Genevieve has directed a variety of children’s choirs and taught many students in her private piano studio specifically focusing on teaching students with special needs. She is also the past-president of the Detroit Orff-Schulwerk chapter, as well as an active member of the Michigan Music Educators Association, and the National Association for Music Education.
In her free time, Genevieve enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and reading.