Strings
JMU provides a broad range of ensembles for student musicians. Studio instruction is at the core of each student's success. Applied lessons are available for all majors with individual faculty members who are teacher/performer specialists on each instrument. Master classes given by guest artists and those held by the string faculty offer excellent sources of supplemental instruction.
The School of Music has a strong tradition of chamber music performance. Students participate in string trios and quartets and/or in mixed ensembles with keyboard, wind and brass players. There also are many opportunities for solo performances as part of weekly area and departmental recitals.
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Carl Donakowski, Cello
Professor
String Area Coordinator
donakocp@jmu.edu
Wanchi Huang, Violin
Professor
huangwx@jmu.edu
Diane Phoenix-Neal, Viola
Associate Professor
phoenidk@jmu.edu
Sam Suggs, Bass
Associate Professor
suggsss@jmu.edu
Aiveen Gallagher, violin
Instructor
galla2as@jmu.edu
Adam Larrabee, Guitar
Instructor
larrabaj@jmu.edu
Anastasia Pike, Harp
Instructor
anp2118@columbia.edu