Biography
Victoria Garcia is a freelance trombonist in the Boston/New England area. Besides performing trombone, Victoria is a certified Alexander Technique Teacher and a fitness enthusiast. Mrs. Garcia is a regular sub with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Boston Lyric Opera and the Boston Ballet. She also performs regularly with regional orchestras such as the Portland Symphony Orchestra, Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), Odyssey Opera, Cape Symphony and Symphony New Hampshire.
Along with her orchestral experience, Victoria’s chamber experience includes being a former member of the all-female touring brass quintet; Seraph Brass from 2021-2023 and includes being apart of the “Boston Based” trombone quartet; winners of the International Trombone Association (ITA), Trombone Quartet Competition in June 2017. Victoria has also been a soloist with the Pershing’s Own Army band at the American Trombone Workshop in 2023. She has traveled nationally and internationally performing in festivals, giving masterclasses and offering open discussions on being an entrepreneurial musician.
Victoria received her Bachelor of Music degree from The Boston Conservatory in 2014 studying under John Faieta. She remained in Boston where she received her Master of Music degree in 2016 from the New England Conservatory of Music studying under Stephen Lange. In 2017, Mrs. Garcia received her Alexander Technique certification from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee under the tutelage of Debi Adams. Victoria is also on faculty as a professor in the Alexander Technique Teacher Training Course at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that every student possesses unique potential and that my role as a teacher is to guide them in discovering and developing their musical voice. My own diverse career as a trombonist better allows me to prepare my students for a career in music whether that be in orchestral performance, chamber music, solo performing or music education.
My teaching methods are rooted in a blend of traditional techniques and modern pedagogical practices. I emphasize sound production and incorporate the Alexander Technique to help students eliminate body tension and achieve a free, effortless sound.