Anoa Green is quickly establishing a reputation for her vulnerable and impactful work on and off the podium. She is a gifted conductor known for her musicality, clear conducting style, and a modern and inclusive approach to programming.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Anoa is passionate about serving underrepresented communities and hopes to level the field of classical music by way of conducting career. As a black woman she has faced many barriers in navigating the field of orchestral conducting, but she has remained steadfast and has made history as the first black woman conductor in many appearances. Because of her determination, she now enjoys a rich career of freelance conducting, curating unique musical programs, speaking, and serving as a clinician for the broader music education community. Anoa Green currently serves as Wind Studies Chair and Wind Ensemble Director at the Baltimore School for the Arts.
Anoa’s recent highlights include appearances as conductor for the a premier of Robert Karpay’s Disquiet Discord, OkMEA All-State Senior Orchestra in 2024 and the United Nations Symphony Orchestra “Global Women in Music” concert, 2023. She has also worked with the Accord Symphony Orchestra of D.C., Saratoga Symphony Orchestra, Go-Go Symphony, and DC Strings Workshop. Her substantial background in winds has led to engagements with the New York State Band Directors Association; Tri-County Middle School Honor Band of Southern Maryland, Kent County High School Honor Band.
Green received training from the Pacific Northwest Conducting Institute with Diane Wittry and Anna Edwards, as well as the Medomak Conducting Retreat with Kenneth Kiesler. Anoa has had additional studies or mentorship from Michael Haithcock, Courtney Snyder, Timothy Robblee, Travis Cross, Wesley Broadnax, and Mellasenah Morris.
Anoa’s most notable awards include the Maryland Arts Council Grant (2023); Allentown Symphony Orchestra Fellowship (2023), and the Patricia Joseph Professional Development Award from the Baltimore School for the Arts (2022) Mark Joseph Professional Development Award.
Green’s education includes a BM in Instrumental Music Education from Northwestern University (2004) and MM in Music Education from Boston University (2016).
Green’s organizational memberships include: International Conductors Guild; Minority Band Directors National Association; Association of Black Women Band Directors; and Women Band Directors International.
When Anoa is not conducting she enjoys time with her family, friends, cooking soup, and her summer vegetable garden.
