By Anjola Olawoye (IV) The Pingry Music Department welcomes seasoned musician Ms. Glynnis Gourhan as a part-time strings instructor. She will teach Upper School Strings as well as facilitate strings enrichment for Lower School students. 

Mrs. Gourhan received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, where she was part of the Women in Art music research team. Their mission aimed to “bring to light how women have participated in art music through history, and recognition to the scholars who are actively studying them.” She was also involved with conducting interviews and producing short documentaries that showcased women in classical music history. 

Outside of Pingry, Mrs. Gourhan has taught orchestra at the Paterson Music Project, the Ridgewood Symphony’s Festival Strings, and the New Jersey Youth Symphony. 

Throughout the school year, she hopes to prepare students for various concerts, such as the Winter Festival and Spring Concert, as they are an opportunity for students to showcase their musical talents and abilities for the rest of the community.