Marcia Gates, principal flutist with the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra (formerly Hudson Valley Philharmonic) since 1986, studied music at Eastman and Ithaca College. An active chamber musician in the Hudson Valley, she is a member of the Pone Ensemble for New Music and of Hudson Valley BachFest since its inaugural year.

Marcia was selected by the renowned flutist Julius Baker as a soloist and first prize winner in his master classes.

She is recorded on the Soundspells and Parnassus record labels, and has recorded a CD of music for flute and harp entitled “Angel’s Serenade”.

Ms. Gates has been Personnel Manager of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, now Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra, since 2016. Marcia is a retired instrumental music teacher from the Hyde Park CSD, New York.