Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra
Garrick Woods is an accomplished cellist and educator currently serving as an Associate Professor at Cal Poly Humboldt since May 2022. Previously, Garrick held the position of Assistant Professor at Humboldt State University from August 2016 to May 2022, where responsibilities included instructing cello and bass students and directing the Humboldt Symphony. Garrick has experience as a substitute cellist for the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra since November 2015 and the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera from 2014 to July 2016. Additional teaching roles as an adjunct instructor at Brigham Young University and Southern Utah University contributed to extensive instructional experience, including mentoring various students in cello performance. Garrick's formal education encompasses a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Utah, as well as Master and Bachelor degrees in Cello Performance from the University of Arizona.
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Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra
The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra is a treasured community asset thanks to the support of thousands of music lovers each year. Our organization and musicians are leaders for the arts—performing great music, strengthening music education for all ages, and enhancing the cultural vitality and quality of life in these islands. Today, especially during this time of collective rebuilding for Hawai‘i, the HSO remains a committed and valued community asset, and as we plan for the future, a Symphony that is shaped by Hawai‘i, whose offerings are unique of Hawai‘i, and whose vision for the future is designed for Hawai‘i.