Raised in Bethesda, Maryland, Getz began studying violin at age eight and switched to the viola at sixteen.

Getz has performed the Bartók, Walton, and Stamitz viola concertos as a soloist with various orchestras in his hometown. He also frequently performs chamber music concerts in the Greater Boston area and in the Berkshires with other members of the BSO. Prior to joining the BSO, Getz performed as a substitute with the orchestra as well as with the New York Philharmonic. He has participated in the Tanglewood Music Center, Aspen Music Festival, Kneisel Hall, and the Perlman Music Program.

Photo by Marco Borggreve, courtesy BSO