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Faculty: Violin
Linda Wang
Linda Wang is among the premier violinists of our time, consistently praised for her artistry, warm, singing tone and charismatic performances. Since her debut with Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic at the age of nine, Linda Wang has a growing career with recital performances throughout the United States and concerti performances with orchestras in California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
Jerylin Jorgensen
Founding member of the former Da Vinci Quartet, Jerylin Jorgensen successfully combines an active performing and teaching career with raising a family. Ms. Jorgensen's teachers have included Joseph Fuchs, Leonard Sorkin, and Zvi Zeitlin. She holds a bachelor of music degree from the Eastman School of Music and graduated in 1979 from the Juilliard School with a master's degree. Of the influences that have shaped her life and performing career, Ms. Jorgensen cites as formative the teaching of the Juilliard Quartet: "The music for which I have the greatest affinity - late Beethoven and the great early 20 th century works of Bartok and the Second Viennese School - is music that I learned to love through my studies with the Juilliard Quartet. They were a fantastic example of integrity and commitment to the process of artistic realization." Ms. Jorgensen plays a violin of Italian origin, circa 1850, formerly in the possession of Henri Temianka.
Kathleen Spring
Kathleen Spring has been an active violin teacher for over 35 years. At the University of Denver’s Lamont School of music, she teaches Suzuki Violin Pedagogy. Kathleen also maintains a large studio in the metro Denver area. As a registered Teacher Trainer for the Suzuki Association of the Americas, she teaches both students and adults in numerous summer workshops. Kathleen is also a long time member of ASTA, and received their Outstanding String Educator—Private Studio Award for Washington State in 1996.
Yumi Hwang- Williams
Yumi Hwang-Williams is a violinist whose intelligent and stylish interpretations, exceptional musicianship and commanding technique have earned her a reputation as an artist of considerable stature. In particular, she is known for her commitment to exploring and performing the works of contemporary composers, with whom she frequently has the opportunity to collaborate.
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