Program Overview
Viola
Study of the viola is centered on the broad experiences of our faculty, who provide students with rigorous instruction tailored to their needs and goals as a musician. Our goal is to develop students’ talents to the highest musical and professional levels through private lessons, coaching, instrumental technique, master classes, and a range of performance opportunities.
A viola student practices in one of the classrooms in Bibbins Hall.
Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko
Program Facts
- Program Type: Major
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- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Division: Strings
String Division Director
Sibbi Bernhardsson,
Professor of Violin
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The viola section of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orchestra in performance.
Photo credit: Scott Shaw
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orchestra
Performance is a central component to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ curriculum. Because of our undergraduate focus, performance majors are assured of playing opportunities in our many ensembles, including large groups like the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orchestra as well as smaller ones like the Contemporary Music Ensemble.
Faculty
Kirsten Docter
Associate Professor of Viola and Chamber Music
Peter Slowik
Professor of Viola
Affiliated Faculty
Verona Quartet
Quartet-in-Residence and Artist-Teachers
Upcoming Viola Events
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Kulas Recital Hall, Conservatory Central Unit - Webcast Available
Concert: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Guitar Ensemble
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Warner Concert Hall - Webcast Available
Senior Recital: Sophia-Louise DeLong, violin
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Fairchild Chapel, Bosworth Hall
Bach Competition Winners Recital
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David H. Stull Recital Hall - Webcast Available
Senior Recital: Malcolm Laurier, double bass
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Conservatory Central Unit
Guest Master Class: Rachel Podger, Baroque violin & Bow Yoga
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David H. Stull Recital Hall - Webcast Available
Concert: ChamberFest!
Viola News
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Students Selected for Prestigious New York String Orchestra Seminar
Directed by Â鶹ÊÓƵ artist in residence Jaime Laredo, intensive 10-day experience culminates in performances at famed Carnegie Hall.
Conservatory Celebrates Recipients of 2022-23 Honors & Awards
Recipients of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Conservatory’s 2022-23 Honors and Awards included 43 outstanding students from across the Conservatory’s 11 divisions. Most of the prizes were given to graduating seniors honored...
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Ensembles Perform for United Nations at Carnegie Hall
December 2 concert before U.N. General Assembly celebrates new partnership; public preview in Â鶹ÊÓƵ slated for November 29.
Life After Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Notable Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni
Yizhu Mao ’13
Assistant Principal Viola, Shanghai Opera
DJ Cheek ’12
Principal Viola, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Marlea Simpson & Jude Park ’17
section violists, Minnesota Orchestra