Helen Martell has dedicated her life’s work to music education and orchestral conducting.  For over twenty-six years, she has taught all levels of orchestra for the Chesapeake and Norfolk Public Schools. In August 2021, she became the Director of Education and Staff Conductor with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.  As a professional conductor, Helen Martell conducts the education and community engagement programs for the Virginia Symphony and is Music Director and Symphony Orchestra Conductor for the Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia.  Helen is happily married to the Artistic Administrator and Bass Trombonist of the Virginia Symphony, Rodney Martell, and they gladly call Norfolk home.