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Instrument(s): Cello, Piano, Violin
City: Houston
About Amanda Ridge
Amanda Ridge, a native Houstonian, started playing the cello at five years old. By the time she graduated from high school at HSPVA, studying under Lisa Vosdoganes, she had already performed in New York City and Chicago and was traveling to China to perform for the Chinese Government shortly after....
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Instrument(s): Cello, Viola, Violin
City: Houston
About Rachel Barron
Rachel began her music career as many kids do, in sixth grade when most are offered an elective. She knew she loved the cello early on, and worked hard with her teachers to advance into Texas Region Orchestra and All State. Throughout those years, she received scholarships to attend North...
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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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Instrument(s): Cello, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele
City: Houston
About Axel Vallejos
Axel Vallejos, a Chilean cellist, began his musical studies at age 11. He has performed chamber music and solos with orchestras throughout North, Central and South America, Europe, and East Asia. Axel has made frequent national and international appearances as a chamber and orchestra musician, participating in several summer festivals,...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Piano
City: Houston
About Omar Escobedo
Native Houstonian, Omar Escobedo, began his musical journey playing violin at the age of 10 followed by cello and piano at the age of 15. As principal cellist and assistant principal for the section, Omar participated in the American Festival for the Arts Summer Music Conservatory early in his career....
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Instrument(s): Baritone, Cello, Drums, Flute, Guitar, Saxophone, Tuba, Violin
City: Houston
About Tannon Gilmore
Integrity, passion and professionalism are what Tannon Gilmore has built his musical life from. Tannon started his career at the tender age of 6 years old after receiving a guitar for Christmas. At an early age, he began to teach himself how to play guitar until his parents noticed, ...
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Instrument(s): Cello
City: Houston
About Ed Harper
Ed Harper is a professional cellist, conductor, arranger and educator from the UK. Ed began his cello studies at the age of 5 and quickly developed a passion for ensemble performance, being encouraged to perform regularly with other musicians throughout the Essex and London areas. Through his early music education,...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Piano
City: Houston
About Christian Ibanez
Christian Ibanez was born and raised in Houston, TX. He began playing viola at the age of 10 and cello at the age of 13. A recent graduate from the University of Houston, Christian earned Cum Laude Honors upon the completion of his degree in Cello Performance at the Moores...
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Instrument(s): Cello
City: Houston
About Jeremy Kreutz
A native of Loveland, Colorado, Jeremy Kreutz is pursuing his Master's degree at the Rice University Shepherd School of Music under the tutelage of cellist Desmond Hoebig. He received his Bachelor's degree from the Oberlin Conservatory, where he studied with Darrett Adkins. Jeremy has participated in the Kneisel Hall Chamber...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Piano, Voice
City: Houston
About Olivia Heaner
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, soprano Olivia Heaner graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Vanderbilt University, where she studied with tenor Dr. Tyler Nelson. Before attending college, Ms. Heaner studied piano at the Colburn School of Performing Arts under the tutelage of Ms. Miji...
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Instrument(s): Bass Guitar, Cello, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin
City: Houston
About Adrian Ponce
An avid educator, Adrian Ponce has taught both privately and in public schools. He has participated as a Solo and Ensemble judge for several school districts in the Rio Grande Valley area. During his time in Houston, Adrian has held an internship with the Houston Youth Symphony's "El Sistema" based...
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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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