Curriculum Vitae
Principal Viola Ottawa Pops Orchestra
May 2023 – Present
Section leader violist for the OPO in the concert for "Symphonic Cinema"
Viola Substitute National Arts Centre Orchestra
April 2023 – Present
Sub in Anna's Playlist with the NAC Orchestra conducted by Dina Gilbert. Guest curated by Anna Petersen.
Violin / Piano Professor Tutti Muzik Inc
January 2023 – Present
Collaborating with Tu Mach, to teach young children to adults how to play violin and piano.
Social Media Manager Canadian Viola Society
November 2022 – Present
As part of the International Viola Society, and in collaboration with all, people, places, and things relating viola and Canada.
Associate Violist Ottawa Symphony Orchestra
November 2022 – Present
In part of uOttawa Mentorship Program
Violist Candlelight Concerts Ottawa
October 2022 – Present
Substitute in collaboration with the Despax Quartet, under the Listeso Music Group.
Associate Violist Orchestre Symphonique de Gatineau
September 2022 – Present
Sub for Sublime Austrich under the direction of Yves LÉVEILLÉ
Orchestra Manager University of Ottawa Symphony
September 2022 to Present
Responsible for overseeing the administrative and organizational aspects under the supervision of Dinuk Wijeratne and Raffi Armenian. Hire personnel, aid development of programs and concerts, coordinate concerts and rehearsals, aid management of the budget, and maintain the orchestra's promotional materials. Ensures the orchestra's success by aligning its goals with those of the university and promoting its concerts and events.
Violist Orchestre de la Francophonie
July 2022
Lead many pieces for the OF viola section and played many different chamber works in collaboration with Robert Uchida. Collaborated with Garage a Musique which works with children who have a troubled life and a low-income household to better the community and make a difference in their lives.
Section Violist National Youth Orchestra of Canada
2019 to 2021
Viola Teacher Saint Rose School of Music Pre-College
June 2017 to July 2017
Provided private and group lessons to viola students enrolled in the program. Taught technique, musicality, and other things to become a great musician.
Co-Principal Violist Empire State Youth Orchestra
January 2015 to July 2017
Toured Portugal in 2016 and played in Carnegie Hall in 2017.
First Chair Violist Conference Allstate NYSSMA String Orchestra
December 2016
Performed Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence in Kodak Hall at the Eastman School of Music.
Principal Violist American Music Abroad
July 2015 to August 2015
Traveled and performed across Europe.
Music and Academic Awards
August 2019, 2020, and 2021
NYO Canada Achievement Award
July 2017
President’s Education Awards Program
July 2017
Senator Neil D. Breslin Certificate of Achievement
July 2017
New York State Assembly Certificate of Merit
July 2017
Music Honor Society (USA)
May 2017
National Honor Society (USA)
May 2015