About Mrs. Gallinari

Mrs. Gallinari began her music career as a performer. As a freelance bassoonist in the Chicagoland area, she performed with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra, Chicago Civic Orchestra, and other orchestras and ensembles in the area. She has also toured the country with Oscar-winning actress Shirley Jones as part of her accompaniment orchestra, and has performed throughout Europe and China. 

In 2012 Mrs. Gallinari shifted her career focus from performing to teaching, and went back to school to earn her teaching credentials. She has a master's degree in music performance from DePaul University, and is certified in both the Orff Schulwerk and Kodály methods of music education. 

The 2023-2024 school year will be Mrs. Gallinari’s 10th year of teaching PK-8 general music and band, and her 8th year at AACA.