Let me introduce myself…
Michelle is an active violinist throughout the Sacramento area. While she spends much of her time performing in a classical setting, she loves to explore the versatility of the violin! She is proficient in classic and alternative rock, pop, folk, country and sacred styles. She also performs regularly with gypsy jazz trio Yolo Hot Club and roots rock duo Crescent Moon.
EDUCATION
She received her Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance from Furman University, summa cum laude. While at Furman, she also studied and performed at the Accademia dell’Arte in Arezzo, Italy. She earned her Master of Music degree in violin from the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
ORCHESTRAL EXPERIENCE
In California, she has performed with Stockton, Auburn, Folsom Lake, and Solano Symphonies, Opera Modesto, Music in the Mountains, Fresno Master Chorale, and has served as guest concertmaster of Camellia Symphony and Light Opera of Sacramento. Prior to California, her professional orchestral experience includes Temple Symphony in Texas, Hendersonville and Fayetteville Symphonies in North Carolina, as well as the chamber ensembles Casella Sinfonietta, Gate City Camerata, and Fayetteville Chamber Strings.
Michelle has performed in the Candlelight Concert circuits and has been in the orchestras for Mannheim Steamroller, Irish Tenors, and Celtic Woman tours.
She is a founding member of Romanza String Quartet, which is available for hire for any special events throughout the Northern California region.
Michelle has been an avid freelance musician across South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, and here in California. She is available for both live gigs and as a studio musician. She has recorded solo, quartet, and orchestra tracks.