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NicknameInstrumentPlaying for...TownInterested in:Ensemble experience:
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Sachi RViolin37 yrsFalls Church 22042Sightreading with friends for fun4 yrs
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Jocelyn IViola20 yearsBristol, UKSightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concertsNumerous groups over the years covering a variety of repertoire
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Ralph BCello56 yrsAlexandria 22314Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concertsHave played in quartets and small ensembles on and off since I was a teenager
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Carol SViola, Violin, Mandolin20 yearsArlington, 22203Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts40 years plus playing in ensembles from duet through full orchestra and everything in between
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Brendan SViolin 42 yearsWilmington NCSightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansExtensive
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Alisha CClarinet40 yearsAlexandria 22312Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansI have been playing in small ensembles since college for more than 30 years including large and small ensembles with winds and strings. Currently, I play regularly with a woodwind quintet and sit on the board of a chamber orchestra that also performs chamber music concerts. I started a chamber music series in the 90s when I was a member of the Annandale Symphony featuring members of the orchestra's string and wind sections. Additionally, I perform jazz and classical music with a pianist and participate in jam sessions with a rhythm section.
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Amy KViola40 yearsAlexandria 22302I play with a quintet and we are interested in playing at your October 8 concert Played with quartet in NOVA orchestra (one semester) ; currently playing with quintet
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James SCello17 yearsVienna, 22180Playing in small concerts, Performing a clarinet quintet we've been working on.
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Beth LViolin50 years22031Sightreading with friends for funHave played in ensembles, chamber orchestras before
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Paula Dviolin59 yrsBurke 22015Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians4 years in college adhoc groups; currently: 4 years string orchestra, 2 years quintet
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Dennis OViola20 yearsFalls church 22042Playing with more experienced musiciansLearning every time I played
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Sarah FCello20+ yearsSpringfield 22153Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts
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Michelle KPiano55 yearsAlexandria 22314Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians50 years ago I had lots of experience accompanying and playing in small ensembles at Yale and at the Aspen and Norfolk Music Festivals. After a hiatus of 20 years, I started playing the piano again 3 years ago.
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Michael RViola50+ yearsAlexandria 22304Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concertsNot much since college (40 years ago), primary experience is large and (sometimes) small orchestras.
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Kimberly JString Bass42 YearsClinton, MD 20735Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansMany years of experience
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Tina TViolin52 yearsBurke, 22015Working on pieces to play for friends and family
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Laura PClarinet26 yearsWoodbridgeSightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansnot much - maybe 2 years, with steing quartets or in wind quintets
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Erin RViolin34 yearsALEXANDRIA 22307Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansI've been playing chamber music continuously since I was about 12 and attended a chamber music camp in Vermont. :) Nowadays I play regularly in a string quartet for weddings and private events around the area, but always enjoy playing all of the standard chamber repertoire for fun!
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Michael CViola10 yearsMcLean 22102Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians0
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Simon SUpright Bass14+ yearsVienna, VA 22180Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansI have played in small chamber ensembles, pit ensembles, and in bigger ensemble formats. Though I feel like each ensemble requires a different skill set, I am confident that I would be successful in any ensemble format.
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Grace SCello23 yearsGainesville 20155Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI have played in many small ensembles at various times over the past decade, primarily chamber orchestras, quartets, and duets.
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Liz BViola14 yearsAlexandria 22308Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansI've played in various quartets for weddings and historical open houses in Alexandria. I also have played some chamber music throughout high school. I played community chamber music in Nuuk, Greenland for the 2021-2022 season.
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Lauren S.Violin 11 years AlexandriaWorking on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansIn my school's orchestra we frequently break into small chamber groups and sightread pieces to perform for the rest of the class, and it's a lot of fun. I have also performed in a quartet with Mrs. Ryan and Mr. Brooker for a recital a few years ago.
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Wendy CFrench horn40 yearsTysons, VA 22102Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansI have been playing chamber music for over 30 years
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Lisa F.Viola27 yearsArlington, VA 22204Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansSome years of chamber orchestra as a youth and some quartet experience as an adult. Most experience playing in large orchestras/symphonies.
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Katey R.violin4th grade-30 yearsspringfield 22150Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansI've had sporadic experiences in small ensembles. usually getting ready for a specific event, like a concert or a wedding.
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Mary Beth P.violin20+Annandale, VA 22003Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concertsquartets, trios, duets for church and for fun
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Grace WViola15 yearsFalls ChurchSightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI've played in several chamber groups since high school. At university, I've played in:

- My friend's Distinguished Music Program senior recital: we played Claude Debussy's Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp
- My senior recital, I played 8 Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op.83 (Bruch, Max)
- Chamber ensemble class for 4 years - played in string quartets, string trios, etc.
- Was a music director for a student run music group called Kinetic Sound for several years and directed several chamber groups in preparation for bi-annual concerts.
- Baroque Orchestra - played on a baroque viola
- Played several string quartet wedding gigs with friends
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Penny L.Piano26 years20008Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI am new to this
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David LDouble Bass15 years21044Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansnone
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Emma TViolin15 yearsAlexandria, 22314Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI've played in orchestras since middle school, high school, college, and have played in community orchestras since. I also play with the NOVA Symphony Orchestra.
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Josephine LViolin25 yearsFairfax, 22032Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansI was a music ed major in college and played in several quartets and larger ensembles. Since then, I’ve done lots of wedding gigs and casual chamber playing.
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Faith Dviolin46 yearsarlington 22205Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansbeginner quartet/ensemble about 2 years many years ago
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Toni MViolin; also piano, flute, guitar40+22206Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians, Composing Chamber Music I have played for two seasons with Arlington Concert Orchestra, piano and violin performances in Church and recitals with Mason Arts Academy
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Kaye EViolin20 yearsFairfax 22030Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansStarted playing in small ensembles since middle school. Played in high school and college with various groups. Played with piano trio for a year post college
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Abby M.violin15 years or so, but haven’t played in the last few years.Washington, D.C. 20010Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI played in youth orchestras and symphonies from ages 10 through 21. I also played in chamber groups of quartets and quintets at summer camps and after school with friends. Since covid hit, I have not played, but am really excited about getting involved again.
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Melissa SCello31 years22079Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians4 years
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King WOboe/English Horn50 yearsAlexandria 22314Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansDuets, Trios, WW Quintets, Chamber ensembles/orchestras, full symphony orchestra. Decades of amateur and semi-professional groups
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Cindy NPiano52 yearsFairfax 22031Sightreading with friends for funExtensive experience as accompanist when younger (mostly with strings and voices). Took a long break from serious playing, but wish to return to collaborations.
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Jack BViola8 yearsAlexandria, 22310Playing with more experienced musiciansI have preformed and scored well at several "solo & ensembles" throughout my childhood, playing with friends, however, I could use the experience because almost all of my playing is either solo or with an entire orchestra.
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James SClarinetChildhoodArlington 22207Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians, Playing in woodwind quintetsWoodwind quintet - 7 yrs. +
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Gwyn J.FluteI started in 5th grade, and that was a long time agoWashington, DC 20024Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI have an MM in music performance and have been playing woodwind quintets since my undergraduate days, along with any number of combinations of woodwinds and strings. I currently am part of the Morpheus Chamber Players, which is primarily a WW quartet. I also perform with a flute trio (have performed at the National Flute Convention with a flute quartet I helped found, Quaternity). I have also performed regularly with the FMMC in a range of combos and styles.
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Jackie K.Violin37 yrs22302Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concertsQuartet for 4 years in college, NOVA symphony 6 years
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Anna W.Violin35 yearsAlexandria 22302Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI have played violin professionally for about 20 years in a variety of ensembles. I played in quartets, piano trios, and other chamber groups throughout college. More recently, I was part of a quartet that played weddings and other events. I recently moved to Alexandria and would love to meet other musicians who enjoy playing chamber music!
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Makayla D.cello11 yearsOld Town Alexandria, 22314Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansI have lots of experience playing with small ensembles. In the past, I was part of a cello choir that performed at small venues and farmers markets. I have also played with multiple chamber groups at weddings and fundraisers. Most recently, I played chamber music at Dartmouth College for 4 years. This was a course taught by a coach that met weekly throughout the year.
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Abi P.Violin25 yearsFalls Church 22046Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansCasually and for small events (fundraisers, small concerts)
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Arlyn N.Oboe2 years, have been a musician for 11Bristow 20136Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concertsI’ve only been in larger ensembles!
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Mark GOboe6 yearsFairfax and 22030Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansI played in small ensembles for Christmas at my high school and played in jazz band.
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Victoria W.Piano50+ years, but have been playing in small groups and ensembles since 2007.Washington, DC 20005Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Exploring the traditional chamber music repertoireI was a pianist with a community tango orchestra (16-20 piece) for 5 years, and also played in trios and quartets with local tango musicians for an additional 5 years. This involved weekly rehearsals, annual Tango Music Camp at Reed College, and 6-10 performances per year. The orchestra was a dance band and played arrangements of iconic tango dance recordings of the 1920s-1940s at local social dances and music festivals. The small ensembles played tango arrangements at local music festivals, and private events, including weddings.
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Felipe H.Violin/Piano20 yearsArlington, 22206Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians12 years playing in pit orchestras, wedding ensembles, and non-professional quartets/quintets/octets
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Tiago S.Cello18 yearsSterling 20165Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansPlayed in some quartets and smaller ensembles. Only a few concerts in total in small groups
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Wendy PViolin, viola50 yearsBurke, 22015Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concertsHave frequently played with professional ensembles over the course of my career
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Julia CViola28 yearsAlexandria 22304Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI am a professional musician. Former San Diego Symphony Deutsche Staatsoper, sub at Dallas/Fort Worth/Nashville Symphonies. Currently member of Pershing's Own.
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Ron P.violin, violayears22213don't know
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Erika C.Violin20+ years22003Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI played in a high school chamber orchestra for 2 years. Since college I have played in trios, quartets, and duets a couple times a year.
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Grace DViola18 years22041Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concertsI’ve played in two different ensembles starting 2 years ago
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Julie T.CelloCelloFairfax, 22031Sightreading with friends for funPlayed for a year in a chamber orchestra and quartet in high school.
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Cate G.piano39 years Manassas, 20112Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansMaster of Music from CCM, National Finalist MTNA Chamber Music Competition
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Hailey DViola6 month22305Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Learning more6 months, MVCS elementary orchestra
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Ashley JViola35 years agoArlington, 22204Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concertsI’ve played mostly in a symphony setting. But have spent several years playing in small ensembles and really enjoy the flexibility they offer. And I also really enjoy the string quartet literature.
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Hua ZViolin25 years22031Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansPretty much all types of ensembles
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Zachary F.Cello22 yearsAlexandria, 22309Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansI have played in many ensembles over the years, been an active chamber musician and contractor for weddings and events, as well as a member of the DeBroff Graduate String Quartet at Duquesne University. I have attended different chamber music intensive sessions while I was in High School in the Greater Pittsburgh area as well.
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Tanya W.Violin32 yearsArlington, 22201Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concertsA few quartet gigs a year (background music) for 20 years, very occasional paid chamber music gigs. I’ve been in orchestras (school then community) for 20 years
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Nathan RClarinet25 yearsFalls Church, 22041Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI have 7+ years of experience playing chamber music in many different kinds of chamber ensembles.
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Hua ZViolin25 yearsFairfax 22033Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansAll types.
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Susan K.Flute, piccolo50 yearsAlexandria 22302Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI frequently play in chamber groups, both coached and uncoached. I recently performed with a wind quartet and have a standing wind trio.
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Athene BOboeAbout ten years22032Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI have played in one small ensemble last semester, and that is it.
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Oliver HViolin14 yearsAlexandria, 22314Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI had some experience playing chamber music in high school, but nothing recently.
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Dylan TFlute/Piccolo12 yearsAlexandria, VA (22312)Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansReceived awards in excellence in chamber music from the Eastman School of Music, is a musician in the US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, extensive experience playing in wind ensemble and orchestra
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Virginia E.Violin14 years22305Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansPlayed in quartets and chamber groups throughout middle and high school. Have only played in orchestral groups the past four years.
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Joan Mviolin50 + YearsAlexandria 22314Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces with othersI have been playing in chamber groups since I graduated from college
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Olivia H.Violin16 yearsFalls Church 22046Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI have played in chamber ensembles for 11 years, middle school through college. I have performed recitals, on radio, donor events, building dedications, dinners, and banquets.
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Tom DGuitar5522304Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansMultiple performances, including on stage, at gatherings and more
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Kolina SPiano29 yearsSpringfield, 22153Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concertsI have a bachelor's and master's degree in collaborative piano. During both degree programs I played instrumental sonatas with other students (like violin/piano, cello/piano, and flute/piano) and worked with many voice students. During my master's program, I gained more experience playing in piano trios.
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Cooper Kpiano7 years22314Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansChamber music every summer
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Sabrina MOboe15 yearsWoodbridge VA 22193Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansI have played one time last spring for the Jane Austen society concert at the Lyceum. It was the Arne piece. That was my first and only time in a small ensemble
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Hohyung Y.Cello2322307Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concertsNot much
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Diego RodriguezViola30 years20005 Washington DCSightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians
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Harley RDouble bass25 years20171Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians
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Sam CPercussion18 yearsBaltimore, MD. 21217Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musicians, Playing professional level concertsI have been in a flute and percussion duo for two years and a percussion quartet for one year, with years of experience playing with various instruments in grad school
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YJ P.Piano45-years20151Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansFull 3-4 movements of Chamber Music Pieces are Available.
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Austin S.Saxophone11 yearsAlexandria, 22312Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Mentoring young musiciansI have played in saxophone quartet, saxophone sextet, and saxophone ensembles. Most notably, I was a part of the Eastman Saxophone Project, which you can find on YouTube. I played in these ensembles for 5 years.
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Gwanji LeeViola18Alexandria, 22314Playing with more experienced musiciansOver 10 years in small ensembles taught me to read minds as well as music. Playing both violin and viola, I bring double the perspective, seamless adaptability, and a guarantee of zero musical divorces.
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Casey BFlute11 yearsSpringfield 22150Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansSome experience in college, played four pit orchestra musical shows
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Maureen W.Saxophone35 yearsSilver Spring, MD 20910Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musicians, Forming a professional ensemble that combines saxophone and strings25 years
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Emily W. Cello18 yrs22310Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and family, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansLots of experience, graduated from UNT with BM in Cello Performance. Playing chamber music was a highlight during my time there.
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Susan Tpiano58 yearsAlexandria 22304Sightreading with friends for fun, Working on pieces to play for friends and familyPianist, accompanist, leader, player, and for fun, singer. Sight-reader of piano parts, flute/pic (though now now historical info), vocal parts and scores. Terrific musicians, focused on sharing music and joy as much as (and sometimes more than) performative excellence. High school, college, my children's schools, church ensemble/choirs, and musical theater groups. Now rusty, but limber. My brain is wired to sight-read.
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Casey BFlute12 years Springfield 22150Sightreading with friends for fun, Playing in small concerts, Playing with more experienced musiciansSome in college
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