Curriculum Vitae

Education

• PhD in Musicology and Musical Art, National Academy of Music, Sofia, Bulgaria

• Master of Music Performance, Georgia State University, Atlanta ,GA

• Master of Music and Art, National Academy of Music, Sofia, Bulgaria

• Bachelor of Performance and Teaching, Professional School of Music “L.Pipkov,” Sofia, Bulgaria

Dr.Roumena Georgieva is

An Innovative Educator with 40 years career teaching graduate, undergraduate, and high school students in music performance. She has developed teaching methods based on the Alexander technique, with many innovations from her own research into violin pedagogy, physiology, history, instrument construction, and educational techniques from around the world.

An Internationally Recognized Performer with a professional career spanning several decades as soloist, orchestra member & concertmaster, and founder & member of chamber ensembles in Europe and the United States. She has given many public performances in residence, on tour, and in recordings.

An Experienced Administrator with 14 years experience as Director of the Atlanta University Centerwide Symphony Orchestra, 16 years experience as Director of Chamber ensembles for Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and Morehouse College, and 6 years experience as Founder and Director of Concerto Conservatorio Chamber Orchestra at the New Conservatory of Thessalonica, Greece.

Teaching Experience

2004 – May 2019 Asst. Professor of Violin/Viola , Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA

2003 – May 2019 Violin/Viola Instructor, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2005- May 2019 Performance Seminar for Strings Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA

2017- May 2019 Music Appreciation Clark Atlanta University ,Atlanta,GA

2003 – 2009 Chamber Instructor, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2003 – 2007 Violin/Viola Instructor, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA

2001 – 2003 Violin/Viola Instructor, Reinhardt College, Waleska, GA

1999 – 2000 Violin Instructor Elmhurst College, Chicago Il

1997 – 1999 Violin Instructor Private Music School, Chicago, Il

1990 – 1996 Violin Instructor, New Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Greece

1978 – 1990 Violin Instructor, National Academy of Music, Sofia, Bulgaria

Teaching Philosophy

I believe that musicians are citizens of the world, and music is their international language. Musical training requires discipline and focus, but it should not confine a student’s thoughts and attention to a narrow tradition or a limited field of ideas and conventions. Ideas and technique can be learned from many fields, and inspiration can come from around the world. I ask my students to become aware of all aspects of their performance and to be open to learning new techniques in their practice.

Violin teaching is both an art and a science. The science of violin teaching has progressed with the advance of science in general, and one of my goals is to teach my students to use any science that can be useful for the art of music. The Alexander technique, based on the innovative studies of Frederick Alexander, is one of the most effective special techniques to which I expose my students when teaching them how to balance the base kinesthetic of the body with activities such as playing music, walking and running. The physical and mental benefits help students to manage their playing, give performances that are different and appealing to audiences, and prepare for long and healthy performing careers.

Publications

Book

Method and Methodology of Violin Training at the Beginning of the 21st Century, published by Scientific News, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2007, ISSN 1310-3946. (In Bulgarian)

Articles

“My Method of Violin Training,” Musical Horizons – The magazine of the Union of Bulgarian Musicians, issues 8 and 9, 2007. (In Bulgarian)

“Methodology for Student Training in Violin at the Beginning of the Twenty First Century,” Clark Atlanta University Department of Music, Atlanta, 2008.

“How to Help Ourselves in Our Everyday Practice,” Clark Atlanta University Department of Music, Atlanta, 2009.

“Our Goal is not to discourage but to encourage young musicians” an interview with Dr. Roumena Georgieva in the Black and White Magazine, a publication of the Union of Bulgarian Journalists, issue #81, August 2013.

Two presentations at the Mathematics Department of CAU, October 2016, and presentation for new students at Clark Atlanta University April 2017 on the topic of relation between Music and Mathematics “Math and Music hand by hand”.

" Modifications and news in the World Methodology of Violin/Viola training in the beginning of the XXI st Century", the updated and enriched chapter one from my book "Method and Methodology of Violin Training at the Beginning of the 21st Century, was published at the International Journal of Arts and Sciences, Volume 4, February 20, 2018.

Research Interests

Teaching methods for violin/viola

Performance Psychology

Performance problems of orchestra students

The global trend toward merging classical and popular music performance

Music Informatics- newest field of Music merging Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology, Psychology and Music.

Professional Memberships

American Federation of Musicians, Local 148-462

Metropolitan Atlanta Musicians Association

The College Music Society

College Orchestra Directors Association

American String Teachers Association

Music Teachers National Association

American Association of University Professors

American Association of University Women

Awards

Grand Prize for Young Bulgarian Violinists

First Prize in the “P. Vladigerov” National Competition for voice and instrument

Special Prize in the National Chamber Competition

First Prize in orchestra competition for Bulgarian Music Performance

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society for Scholarly Distinction

Delta Kappa Gamma International Honor Society for Key Women Educators

Association of American Pen Women

Additional Skills

Fluent in Bulgarian, Greek and Russian.

Dissertation

Method and Methodology of Violin Training at the Beginning of the 21st Century, a practical application of current research into methods of violin training using innovation that have developed in recent years from studies in anatomy, motion, and performance. Advisor: Dr. G. Avramov.

Other Professional Experience

Professional Orchestral Performance:

Creator and Conductor, Spelman String Ensemble, Atlanta, GA

Associate Concertmaster, The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, Sioux Falls, SD

Assistant Concertmaster, Lakeshore Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL

Assistant Concertmaster, Northbrook Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL

Assistant Concertmaster, Paducah Symphony Orchestra, Paducah, KY

Assistant Concertmaster, Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Carbondale, IL

Soloist of New Conservatory of Thessaloniki Symphony Orchestra

Concertmaster and Soloist, Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sofia, Bulgaria

Professional Chamber Music Performance

Director and Performer, String Quartet, Piano Quintet, Piano Trio, Violin Duo,
Spelman/Morehouse Colleges, Atlanta, GA

Concertmaster, Northbrook Chamber Orchestra, Chicago, IL

Founder, Conductor and Soloist, Chamber Orchestra “Concerto Conservatorio,”
Thessaloniki, Greece

Performer, String Quartet of New Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Greece

Co-Founder, Concertmaster and Soloist, Ladies’ Chamber Orchestra, Sofia, Bulgaria

Performer, National Radio Quartet, Sofia, Bulgaria

Professional International solo performing career spanning five decades.

SOLO PERFORMANCES WITH PIANO, PERFORMANCES WITH AMERICOLOR OPERA AND OTHER ENSEMBLES

2021 “Passion Concert” - live performance and recording with Augusta Symphony Orchestra, Miller Theater, May 20

2021 Live Broadcast of two compositions by Vito Arena on YouTube starting April 23, and reposted after.

Jeunesse 1

Rerum Iuvenilium Fragment

2021 Memorial Concert in tribute of Dr. Lawrence Weaver, Hoosier Church April 16

2021 Campbell Stone Easter Celebrations, Buckhead and Sandy Springs locations April 4

2021 TV Chanel 961, Broadcasted three performances of Roumena Georgieva January 29

Spirit Suite by S. J. Willis
L. v. Beethoven “Kreutzer Sonata”
Brahms Sonata no.2 for Violin and Piano

2020 Chamber Recital at St. Mark Church and Solo Recital, Hoosier Church - canceled due to COVID-19

2019 Christmas Concert December 22, Northwest Unitarian Church

2019 Christmas Concert , December 17,2019 at Fayette Library

2019 African American Living Legends Concert , December 1st, 2019, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center

2019 Chamber Recital at Silva Piano Studios, November 24, 2019

2019 Premiere of Opera “Sing Marian Sing” by Dr. Sharon Willis, October 6,2019, Sisters Chapel on the campus of Spelman College

2019 Three Score &Ten Performances by Dr. Sharon Willis, September 29, 2019, New Zion Church

2019 Spirit Showcase in honor of September 11, Pen Women concert, September 11, 2019

2019 Kuumba Tribute Concert, May 5, 2019, Hoosier Memorial United Methodist Church

2019 Madam C’J Walker opera by Dr. Sharon Willis, April 27, 2019, Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theater

2019 Easter Concert, North Decatur United Methodist Church, April , 2019

2019 Night of Soloists, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, April 13, 2019

2019 Concert of the International Pianist Ivajla Kirova with AUCSO, Friendship Baptist Church, March 24, 2019

2019 Songs of the Red and Black Breed by Molly Read Woo Pen Women society, March 13, 2019

2018 Christmas Concert for Morris Brown College, St. Mark African Methodist Church, December 2, 2018

2018 Thanksgiving Concert for Senior Citizens “ Ruth Reed Home”, November 27, 2018

2018 International Conference “Digital Skills& Innovation@2030”

Sofia Bulgaria, July 11-july 12, 2018

2018 International Conference “Analytical Approach to World Music”

Thessaloniki, Greece, June 24-June 30, 2018

2018 Concert at "Music by Women International Festival",

Mississippi University for Women, Connie Sills Kossen Auditorium, March 2, 2018

2018 Performance Psychology Workshop with Dr.Noa Kageyama Performance Psychologist at Julliard School of Music

January 14, 2018

2017 Thanksgiving Concert for Senior Citizens at "Ruth Reed Home"

November 23, 2017

2017 " Hearts in Motion"Fundrasing Concert for cure of the sick children in Africa. August 27, 2017

2016 CD Recording with Kathy Garry Soprano, December 22, 2016

2016 A Classical Christmas

Chamber Recital, dedicated to the members of Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society for Key Women Educators, Atlanta Chapter

December 17, 2016

2016 The Anual Christmas Concert featured„Messiah“ G.F.Handel

Morris Brown College, December 3,2016

2016 A Life Remembered: Susan Tapping

October 16, 2016, UUCA Church, Atlanta,GA

2016 Chamber Recital Violin/Piano Sonatas from 19th to 21st Centuries January 31, 2016, St.Thimoty United Methodist Church, Atlanta,GA

2015 Christmas Carols Concerts with Glee Club Choir of Spelman College

December 6, 2015, M’L.King Jr.Chapel on campus of Morehouse College

2015 Christmas Carols Concerts with Glee Club Choir of Spelman College,

December 5, 2015, Sisters Chapel on Campus of Spelman College. Broadcasted.

2015 Christmas Carols Concerts with Glee Club Choir of Spelman College, December 4, 2015, M.L.King Jr.Chapel on campus of Morehouse college

2015 An Evening of African Songs, Spirituals&Classical music with the singer Abiodun Koya, November 8, 2015, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center on campus of Morehouse College

2015 Pink Lady, a Petite Opera by Dr.Sharon Willis, November 1, 2015, ,

Haven- Warren Hall, Davage Auditorium on campus of Clark Atlanta University

2015 Pink Lady, a Petite Opera by Dr.Sharon Willis, October 31,2015, Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center

2015 An Afternoon of Music, dedicated to Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority,

October 24, 2015, The Residence of Susan Ogletree and Robert Hendrick

2015 Mid Day Music Seminar Concerts, September 24, 2015, Haven- Warren Hall, Davage Auditorium on campus of Clark Atlanta University

2015 Mid Day Music Seminar Concerts, September 10, 2015, Park Street Music and Arts Complex on campus of Clark Atlanta University

2015 A Grand Night of Celebration, highlighting the Musical Legacy of the Atlanta University Center. A performance for Southeastern Regional Conference of the National Association of Negro Musicians

April 17, 2015, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, on campus of Morehouse College

2015 UNCF-An Evening of Stars , April 12, 2015, Atlanta Civic Center,

Performance with broadcasting

2015 Judas Iscariot, a Lenten Cantata by Dr.Sharon Willis,April 3, 2015,

Fairfield Baptist Church

2015 Judas Iscariot, a Lenten Cantata by Dr.Sharon Willis, March 29, 2015,

First African Methodist Episcopal Church

2014 Handel“ Messiah“ Mega Production , November 16, 2014,

M.L.King,Jr Chapel on campus of Morehouse College

2014 Stabat Mater by J.B.Pergolesi, Performance with Spelman College Chamber Singers,October 5, 2014, Sisters Chapel on campus of Spelman College

2014 Carmen J, opera by Dr.Sharon Willis, September 21, 2014,

Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, on campus of Morehouse College

2014 Carmen J, opera by Dr.Sharon Willis, September 20, 2014, Davage Auditorium on campus of Clark Atlanta University

2014 Carmen J, opera by Dr.Sharon Willis, September 19, 2014, Davage Auditorium on campus of Clark Atlanta University

2014 The Violin/Piano Sonatas from 19th Century to 21st Century

Faculty Recital, September 7, 2014, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center on campus of Morehouse College

2014 Judas Iscariot, a Lenten Cantata by Dr.Sharon Willis, April 18, 2014,

7pm , Central United Methodist Church

2014 Judas Iscariot, a Lenten Cantata by Dr.Sharon Willis,April 18, 2014,

12 pm Cannon Chapel on campus of Emory University

2014 Judas Iscariot, a Lenten Cantata By Dr.Sharon Willis,April 13,2014 Friendship Baptist Church

2014 Judas Iscariot, a Lenten Cantata by Dr.Sharon Willis, April 8, 2014, First Presbyterian Church

2014 An Afternoon with Composer Dr. Sharon Willis The premiere of her “Spirit Suite” for Violin and Piano, March 26,2014, Spelman College

2013 Christmas Concerts on December 1 2013, December 15, 2013 and December 21, 2013

2013 Thanksgiving Concert at “Ruth Reed” Senior Citizen Home November 29, 2013

2013 “Madam C.J” Opera By Dr. S. Willis October 26, 2013 at Ivy Community Center

2013 Guest Artist at Hillside International Chapel, July 21, 2013

2013 Guest Artist at the Final Concert of the String Orchestra at Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School, May 1, 2013

2013 Allen Awards 2013,on March 26, 2013 at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. Broadcasted live on AIB TV and repeated on April 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19 and 20th.

2013 “ Judas Iscariot” Cantata for Solo Quartet plus one by Dr.S.Willis

Premiered on March 17, 2013, and performed again on March 24, March 29 and March 31, 2013

2012 An Afternoon with Viennese Classical Music

Grand Auditorium of Central Library, Atlanta, GA

2012 International Concert

Hillside International Center, Atlanta, GA

2012 Chamber Recital

Sisters Chapel, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2011 Celebrating 40 Years of Performance and Teaching

Special Solo Recital with music of 20th and 21st centuries

Atlanta Federation of Musicians, Atlanta, GA

2011 “Tree Dream portraits “opera by S. Willis

Americolor Opera, Porter-Sanford performing Arts Center

2011 Americolor opera Special Concert

Brin Mahr Synagogue

2010 Chamber Recital

Cooper Piano Gallery, Atlanta, GA

2010 Faculty Recital

Sisters Chapel, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2010 Christmas Concert

AME”St.Mark” Church

2010 “The Candlers of Calan” opera by S. Willis

Americolor Opera, Woodruff Center, Atlanta, GA

2010 Thanksgiving Concerts

Reed’s Residence Hall, Atlanta, GA

2009 “The Seduction of King Solomon “opera by S. Willis

Americolor Opera, Porter-Sanford Performing Arts Center, Atlanta, GA

2009 Christmas Concert

AME ”St.Mark” Church

2009 Thanksgiving Concerts

Reed’s Residence Hall, Atlanta, GA

2009 2009 Christmas Concert

AME ”St.Mark” Church

2008 Chamber Recital

Sisters Chapel, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2008 Chamber Recital

First Presbyterian Church, Covington, GA

2007 Chamber Recital

Sisters Chapel, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2007 Solo Recital “An Evening of African and Bulgarian Music”

Park Street Music Complex, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA

2005 Chamber Performance

Fine Arts Auditorium, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2005 Chamber Performance

Baldwin Burroughs Theater, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2005 Solo Recital

Cosby Auditorium, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2004 Solo Recital

Cosby Auditorium, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2003 Solo Recital

Recital Hall, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

2003 Solo Recital

Recital Hall, Floyd A. and Fay W. Falany Performing Arts Center,
Reinhardt College, Waleska, GA

2002 Solo Recital

Recital Hall, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

2001 Solo Recital

Recital Hall, Lake Erie College, Minneapolis, MN

1999 Solo Recital

Recital Hall, Lake Forest College, Chicago, IL

1997 Solo Recital

Recital Hall, National Academy of Music, Sofia Bulgaria

1990 – 1996 Annual Solo Recitals

Recital Hall, New Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

1980 – 1990 Annual Solo Recitals

Recital Hall, National Academy of Music, Sofia, Bulgaria

1970 – 1979 Solo Recitals

1961 – 1969 Annual Solo Recitals

Recital Hall, Professional School of Music, Sofia, Bulgaria

Recital Hall, National Academy of Music

1957 First Solo Recital

Great Concert Hall “Bulgaria,” Sofia, Bulgaria