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CMC Alumni
CMC is the beginning of many successful individuals' careers and lives. Here you will find their name, year(s) of participation, and their favorite memory during their time with CMC or what they are up to now!
Kenny B.
2019-2020, Violin
"Rehearsing long hours every day and getting the thrill of having a hectic but fun schedule. Also winning 1st Prize in the Ohio String Teacher Association competition and 3rd Prize at St Paul String Quartet Competition."
Patrick M.
2010-2016, Violin
"One great memory was the snack bar, all the foods there were always so tasty."
Rachel S.
2001-2003, Violin/Viola
"Going to Fischoff =) Coachings with Peter Salad and the Cavanis."
Jack D.
2012-2020, Violin
"Summer festivals."
Jesse H.
2009-2014, Cello
"Fischoff and SPSQC!"
Allison S.
2012-2018, Violin
"Traveling to competitions (Coltman, Fischoff, St. Paul) with the Suavé Quartet!"
Sidd F.
2023, Violin
"I loved receiving masterclasses from different professors and professional musicians, that first hand experience of high level technique and music making was amazing!"
Elijah L.
2022-2023, Viola
"Getting super lost in the Shostakovich 8th quartet second movement and all of us just hanging on but having so much fun."
Maxim A. E.-C.
2015-2019, Viola
"Going to Coltman in 2016 with Stella String Quartet."
Shogo H.
2020,2022, Clarinet
"Going to Fischoff in 2022. Performing, hearing other ensembles, and introducing my instrument to elementary schoolers in South Bend."
John T.
2003-2006, Violin
"2006 Austria trip - getting mono while in Vienna and seeing a hotel room for 1.5 days. I fell in love with the Spanish Men's National Football (soccer) team, and am currently residing in Barcelona for 2 months. Let's just say that CMC planted the seed for a short-term Europe move."
Sena E.
2024-2024, Violin/Viola
"Traveling to Chicago with my trio, the Honeybee Three. We all still talk, and just hung out over winter break! I love those girls more than anything."
Claire S.
2020-2022, Oboe
"Going to Fischoff."
Mary B.
2004-2008, Cello
"Unofficial private lessons with Connie B., I learned a lot from her."
Adam C.
2002-2004, Violin/Viola
"Playing Dvorák Piano Quintet at St. John's during an intense summer storm."
Annalisa B.
2000-2012, Viola
"Traveling together was always deeply special, whether it was to a local competition at Ohio University, or all the way overseas."
Kyle P.
1997-2010, Cello
Founder and executive director of Coroga Arts Collective.
Stephanie P.
1997-2008, Violin, Viola, Piano
"I have too many!"
Joe M.
1996-2003, Cello
"It's not a memory per se, but CMC ultimately shaped the trajectory of my career as a musician. I wouldn't be the same person today without the experiences I had at CMC."
Leah B.
1994-2002, Cello/Piano
"I’m a music historian, digital strategist, and multimedia thinker based in Washington, DC. I specialize in solving problems in education, the arts, museums, and nonprofits by bringing together tried-and-true methods and cutting-edge digital approaches." (leahbranstetter.com/about/)
Nao K.
2003-2005, Viola
"CMC was my first chamber music experience!"
Kyle C.
1994-2000, Viola
Started a non-profit organization that produces chamber music concerts in private salons in Paris and throughout Europe. Also teaches violin, viola, and chamber ensemble to children and adults in Paris.
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