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Instrument(s): Strings, Viola, Violin
City: Miami/South Florida
About Melissa D Albora
Melissa D'Albora, a Rhode Island Native, began playing viola at 14 years old under the direction of Carol Pellegrino. She later studied under John Sumerlin before going to the University of Connecticut. During her undergraduate years, she studied viola under Robert Meyer, Steven Larson, and Dr. Solomiya Ivakhiv.
During her sophomore...
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Instrument(s): Bass, Cello, Strings, Viola, Violin, Mandolin
City: Denver
About Joseph D'Esposito
Joe D'Esposito began playing violin at the age of seven. These first lessons were classically oriented and continued until age thirteen. Joe continued his studies with Earl Maneein, a multi genre violinist whose projects include classical chamber music, jazz, bluegrass, and metal.
In addition to private violin study, Joe was...
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Instrument(s): Music Education, Music In Your School Specialist, Strings, Viola, Violin
City: Washington, DC
About Alex McConnell
Alex McConnell, a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, has been playing violin since age ten. He is a senior music education major who is currently a student of Dr. Elizabeth Adams. He has previously studied with Jennifer Kim, and Dr. Laura Kobayashi. Due to his passion for education, Alex has immersed...
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Instrument(s): Strings, Viola, Violin
City: Houston
About Leah Gastler Mabbun
Leah Gastler is an enthusiastic musician with a love of collaboration and communication. Having begun her musical studies on the violin, she took on the viola as her voice of preference during high school. While maintaining both instruments, she studied viola at Bard College Conservatory with Steven Tenenbom of the...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Strings, Viola, Violin
City: Atlanta
About Nicholas Heaton
Nicholas Heaton began playing the Cello over a decade ago. Throughout his career, he has been an active member of Honors Orchestras, Youth Symphonies, Chamber ensembles, his University Symphony, and Opera Symphonies. Nicholas's musical career has been mostly classical in nature with some contemporary and popular music ensembles in the...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Strings, 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): Piano, Strings, Viola, Violin, Voice
City: Orlando
About Annalisa Brawdy
Annalisa Brawdy has been singing for over 20 years, professionally for the past 8. Her musical training began with the St. Louis Symphony Children's Choir and continued with voice and viola into high school. She earned accolades such as All-County, All-State and Outstanding Musician, and Superior ratings for both vocal...
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Instrument(s): Strings, Viola, Violin
City: Washington, DC
About Emily Cantrell
Emily is a violist and teacher newly returned to the DC metro area. A recent graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Emily holds a Masters of Music in Performance and Literature. During her time in Rochester, she performed as a member of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Ossia New Music...
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