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Instrument(s): Cello, Violin
City: Denver
About Nicholas Johnson
Nicholas Johnson is a current student at The University of Colorado at Boulder, pursuing a dual degree in music education and Cello performance. His experiences in music include playing in organizations such as the Colorado Honor Band Association on Clarinet, and Denver Young Artists Orchestra on Cello. He has also...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Guitar, Voice, Ukulele
City: Seattle
About Emily Bryan
Throughout the transient nature of life, music has the power to ground us, make us feel safe and at home when we are in the midst of chaos. Studying music teaches us a plethora of valuable lessons that can be applied in all facets of life. This inherent bond and...
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Instrument(s): Cello
City: Denver
About James Jiang
James is an accomplished cellist and pedagogue, currently a Doctor of Music candidate in cello performance with a minor in music education at Indiana University with Professor Emilio Colon. Most recently, he served as the assistant principal cellist of Richmond Symphony Orchestra in Indiana. Festival appearances include Philadelphia International Music...
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Instrument(s): Bass, Cello, Music In Your School Specialist, Viola, Violin
City: Orlando
About Margaret Widener
Margaret first began playing violin at age 8, and quickly fell in love with the instrument. Nine months later, she auditioned for the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra in Jacksonville, FL. Margaret was a member of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra until she graduated from high school, completing eleven...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Guitar, Piano
City: Seattle
About Julia Siegl
Julia received her Bachelor of Music in Cello from the Eastman School of Music in 2011 and will complete her Master of Music Therapy from Colorado State University in 2017. Notable teachers include Steve Doane, Alan Harris, Rajan Krishnaswami, Kathleen Kemp, David Ying, and Sally Singer. She has appeared in masterclasses with...
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Instrument(s): Cello
City: Seattle
About Benjamin Shmidt
Benjamin Shmidt has loved the cello since he was six years old, and has developed into a passionate performer under teacher Mara Finkelstein. At the age of thirteen, he won the prestigious David Tonkonogui Memorial Award, and fulfilled a unique cultural role in the Seattle area by performing music from...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Clarinet, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Trombone, Trumpet, Viola, Violin, Woodwinds
City: Miami/South Florida
About Stewart Rabin
Stewart Rabin is the Orchestra Director/Guitar Teacher at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland FL. where he has taught in the fine arts department for 8 years.
Stewart studied applied trumpet performance at University of Miami, SUNY Purchase and at Florida International University where he studied with well known trumpeter...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin, Voice, Music Theory
City: Washington, DC
About Samantha Tippen
Samantha Tippen is a viola and violin specialist who instructs all ages from elementary through adult in the D.C. area. She also teaches cello, piano, and voice. Throughout her life, Samantha has fallen in love with music and has learned to appreciate every opportunity to evolve not only...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin
City: Houston
About Jonathan Echevarria
Jonathan Echevarria began his studies on viola at age sixteen with Philadelphia Orchestra's Assistant Principal, Kerri Ryan. Prior to viola, Mr. Echevarria studied piano, violin, and cello with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Bay-Atlantic Symphony, and Delaware Symphony. He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance on...
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Instrument(s): Bass, Cello, Piano
City: Miami/South Florida
About Paola Garcia
Raised and born in Valencia, Venezuela, Paola Begun her musical journey at 13 years old with the Sinfonica Infantil Mozart under Double bass Professor Marian Castro's guidance. In 2018 Paola became part of the orquesta Sinfonica Juvenil de Carabobo's double bass section, and one year later she won the...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Clarinet, Piano, Saxophone, Recorder
City: Orlando
About Claire Jones
Claire started her musical endeavors at the age of five on the piano. She performed in recitals annually and instantly fell in love with music, music theory, and performing. As she progressed through her earlier school years she picked up the clarinet at the age of 10 and cello at...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Piano
City: Houston
About Alex Barraza
Alex Barraza is a Houstonian who grew up in the Cypress area. He began his cello studies in 6th grade. Throughout his public school years he has won awards through UIL competitions and has performed solos for his school orchestras along with being an active performer outside of the classroom...
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