Viola Teachers

CLEVELAND A. CHANDLER
Violin, Viola

M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music,  B.M., Peabody Conservatory of Music

Member of The United States Air Force Band performing as premier violinist in numerous high-protocol and community events for 24 years. With colleague, Robin Massie, won first place in the 2023 inaugural Misbin Family Memorial Chamber Music Competition. Featured guest artist at Indiana University South Bend “Lift Every Voice” Concert. Featured performer at the French Embassy, performing chamber music of Chevalier de Saint Georges for 2023 Washington International Film Festival. Performs with the National Philharmonic, Colour of Music Festival, Maryland Symphony, the Soulful Symphony, and numerous solo and ensemble engagements. Other performances: the Gateways Festival, Cabrillo Festival with conductor Marin Alsop, Ritz Chamber Players and St. Augustine Music Festival. Violinist at Aspen Music Festival, the National Orchestral Institute, the Johannesen International School of the Arts in Victoria, Canada.  Teaching experience includes Baltimore School for the Arts TWIGS Program (7 years), Ottley Music School, Nathan Carter School of Music at New Shiloh Baptist Church, the Gilman School, and Gettysburg College. Additional studies with the Emerson and Juilliard String Quartets, and Mark O’Connor String Seminar, Berklee College of Music.