Instruments: Cello

About Me:
My approach is to enhance the student's enjoyment of playing the cello by giving a solid foundation of technique, without making the experience too square. It is helpful if the student knows what they want out of lessons, as well. Adults usually have a good idea, and are realistic.

Ages:
Adult

Experience:

• Subbing in Broadway shows (on cello and viola da gamba) [1983 - Present]
• Perform with The New York Consort of Viols [1984 - Present]
• Principal Cello of the Montclair Chamber Ensemble (NJ) [2005 - Present]
• General freelance work on cello, viola da gamba, and Medieval Instruments in the Metyropolitan Tri-State Area [1980 - Present]
• Medieval Festival (annually) at Ft. Tryon Park, NYC [1986 - Present]

Education:

• Graduated, MM (Master of Music in Cello Performance), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa [1974]
• Graduated, MFA (Master of Fine Arts in Early Music Performance Practice), Sarah Lawrence College [1980]

Studied With:

• Valentin Hirsu, New York Philharmonic [1985 - 1990]

Seminars and Workshops Attended:

• Aston Magna, Bard College at Simon's Rock, MA [1984]
• Aston Magna, Bard College at Simon's Rock, MA [1985]
• Viola da Gamba Seminar, Cornell University [1985]
• AIMS Institute in Graz, Austria, AIMS Institute [1976]

Discography:

• New York Ensemble for Early Music - "The Plays of St. Nicholas" [1983]
• New York Renaissance Band - "Washerwomen, War and Pease" [1984]
• New York Consort of Viiols - "Music of John Jenkins" [1984]

Scholarships:

• String Quartet Scholarship, SLC [1977 - 1978]
• Fellowship [1973 - 1974]