Accomplished Principal Viola with a proven track record in string performance and orchestra collaboration. Recognized for effective communication and musical interpretation, ready to contribute to impactful ensemble experiences.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Principal Viola
Dallas Opera
Dallas
09.2009 - Current
Section Viola
Several different regional orchestras in the DFW region.
Dallas
05.2002 - 05.2003
Viola soloist
National Repertory Orchestra
Breckinridge, Colorado
06.2002 - 08.2002
Was chosen to perform Mozart Symphony Concertante with the National Repertory Orchestra during the summer of 2002.
Viola in Graduate String Quartet
University of North Texas
Denton
11.1998 - 05.2002
Performed as part of the recruitment efforts of UNT.
Viola
National Orchestra of South-Africa
Johannesburg
06.1997 - 11.1998
Education
MMus - Viola Performance
MMus
University Of North Texas
05-2002
BMus And BMus (hons) - Piano Performance in Chamber Music
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South-Africa
03-1996
Skills
String performance
Orchestra collaboration
Chamber music
Musical interpretation
Solo performance
Music theory application
Collaborative teamwork
Effective communication
Problem solving
Team management
Communication
Languages
English
Native
Native
Afrikaans
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
Suzuki Teacher certified up to book 8 for Viola and book 4 for violin.
Timeline
Principal Viola
Dallas Opera
09.2009 - Current
Viola soloist
National Repertory Orchestra
06.2002 - 08.2002
Section Viola
Several different regional orchestras in the DFW region.
05.2002 - 05.2003
Viola in Graduate String Quartet
University of North Texas
11.1998 - 05.2002
Viola
National Orchestra of South-Africa
06.1997 - 11.1998
MMus - Viola Performance
MMus
BMus And BMus (hons) - Piano Performance in Chamber Music