Mônica Giardini’s Journey and Her Contribution to Symphonic Band Conducting

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https://doi.org/10.5965/2525530410012025e0301

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Mônica Giardini, regency, Symphonic Bands, music learning

Abstract

Mônica Giardini stands out as a conductor and educator committed to the recognition and development of symphonic bands in Brazil. Her musical journey began in childhood, influenced by family and school experiences. She believes that the symphonic band represents the orchestra of the 21st century, providing a space for innovation and musical excellence. Her academic background includes a master’s and Ph.D from the USP, yet she emphasises that her expertise was truly shaped through practical experience and international studies. Throughout her career, she has faced structural challenges and institutional biases but has consistently prioritized artistic and pedagogical quality. A strong advocate for social inclusion and music education, she considers it essential for conductors to have instrumental proficiency, stylistic knowledge, and sensitivity to lead diverse ensembles effectively. Her leadership of the São Paulo State Youth Symphonic Band reflects her mission: to transform the band into a space of excellence and musical innovation.

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Erickinson Lima, Research Centre on Didactics and Technology in the Education of Trainers

Doutor e mestre em Regência. Atualmente é investigador doutorado integrado do Centro de Investigação em Didática e Tecnologia na Formação de Formadores, CEEC-IND da Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia. Coordenador adjunto do Grupo de Estudos Avançados em Regência.

André Oliveira, Grupo de Estudos Avançados em Regência

Doutor em Música (performance/regência orquestral) pela Universidade de Montreal, Canadá. Possui Mestrado em Artes pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Coordenador do Grupo de Estudos Avançados em Regência.

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FINANCIAMENTO

Este trabalho é financiado por fundos nacionais através da Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), I.P., no âmbito do Estímulo ao Emprego Científico Individual (2022.02280.CEECIND/CP1720/CT0038) e da Unidade de I&D CIDTFF (projetos UIDB/00194/2020 e UIDP/00194/2020).

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Published

2025-08-05

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LIMA, Erickinson; OLIVEIRA, André. Mônica Giardini’s Journey and Her Contribution to Symphonic Band Conducting. Orfeu, Florianópolis, v. 10, n. 1, p. e0301, 2025. DOI: 10.5965/2525530410012025e0301. Disponível em: https://revistas.udesc.br/index.php/orfeu/article/view/27134. Acesso em: 19 sep. 2025.

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Special Issue: Music in Motion - Sound Projections

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Reviews and Interviews

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