Michael Gamon (MM ’08, Viola, Pedagogy) will be leading and performing with the Harrisburg Opera Association at their annual Summer outreach “Opera in the Park”
Michael Stepniak (MM ‘98, GPD ‘99, Viola) released his second book, titled A More Promising Musical Future: Leading Transformational Change in Music Higher Education. Stepniak
Bergamot Quartet, comprised of Ledah Finck (BM ’16, MM ‘18, Violin); Sarah Thomas (BM ’17, MM ’19 Violin); Amy Huimei Tan (GPD ’20, Viola); and
Kasia Bryla (AD ’11, Viola) has been appointed 4th chair viola with the San Francisco Symphony. Bryla has previously played with the Orchestra of St.
Victoria Chiang, Professor of Viola, was featured on violinist.com in an article entitled “Wisdom on Efficient Practice from Four Top Violists and Teachers.” In the
Michael Stepniak (MM ‘98, GPD ‘99, Viola) has been elected President-Elect of the College Music Society, to serve as President-Elect in 2022, President in 2023-24,
Joelle Arnhold (MM ’12, DMA ’17, Viola) created an app, with co-creator and developer Garrett Arnhold, to facilitate remote music ensemble collaboration, called Cyborg Llama.
Peabody alumni are involved in a new organization called Lift Music Fund, which mission is to make achievement in music more accessible and equitable. The
Alaina Rea Wins Assistant Principal Viola Position
Kurt Rohde Appointed Artistic Director
