| Hannah's Biography |
| Hannah grew up in Clinton, South Carolina. After high school graduation she went to Ohio to attend the Cleveland Institute of Music. She received her Bachelor of Music degree in 1999 as a student of Linda Cerone, and her Master of Music degree in 2001 as a student of William Preucil. She has studied Suzuki Violin Pedagogy with Vera McCoy-Sulentic, Susan Kempter, Carol Smith and Rudy Hazucha. In September of 2001 she became a member of the Charlotte Symphony, where she spent two years before deciding to move back to Cleveland to become a freelance musician. Upon returning to Cleveland she became a very successful freelancer, playing with many area orchestras and other groups, forming her own string quartet, and teaching at a variety of schools. In the fall of 2008, Hannah relocated to Saint Louis where she performs regularly with Chamber Project St Louis and the Serenade Strings. She also performs as Concertmaster of Winter Opera St. Louis. She has a home studio, teaches violin and orchestra at several private schools and is the manager of the Frantillo Strings. She also teaches violin lessons at the St Louis School of Music. Hannah is more than just a classical violinist. She has performed with a variety of crossover/popular artists over the years, including Josh Groban, Mannheim Steamroller, TransSiberian Orchestra and Mark O'Connor. She has performed at Everest Cafe and other events as part of a quasi-jazz duo. In addition to her musical gifts, Hannah is also a talented writer. Recently she won an essay contest sponsored by Thomastik Strings. Her winning essay on "Tone" was published in the Suzuki Association of the Americas' Summer 2009 Minijournal. She also writes a blog about her experiences teaching, playing for weddings, and other random life thoughts. |
| Orchestral Experience (present): St Louis Symphony, Substitute Winter Opera St. Louis, Concertmaster (past): Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Associate Musician Illinois Symphony Orchestra, violinist Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, violinist Mansfield Symphony, Concertmaster ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, violinist Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Acting Concertmaster Cleveland Chamber Symphony, Assistant Concertmaster Charlotte Symphony, violinist Canton Symphony Orchestra, Principal Second Violin Akron Symphony Orchestra, violinist Cleveland Pops Orchestra, violinist Cleveland Opera Orchestra, substitute violinist Cleveland Ballet Orchestra, substitute violinist {Red} an Orchestra, substitute violinist |
| Teaching Experience: Private Studio in St Louis St Louis School of Music, Violin Teacher, 2010-present Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Orchestra Teacher, 2010-2011 Child of God Lutheran School, Violin Teacher, 2010-2011 St. Louis School of Ballet, Violin Teacher, 2009-2011 Violin Teacher, St. Margaret's of Scotland School, 2008-2010 Substitute Teacher and Helper, SIU-Edwardsville Suzuki Program 2009-2011 Chamber Music Coach, CMS at Webster University, Chamber Music Encounters (Summer 2009) Musicians in the Schools Program (Columbus) 2005-2010 Fairmount School of Music (Cleveland), Faculty, 2003-2008 Orchestra Tutor, Orange District Schools (Cleveland), 2007-2008 Fine Arts Association (Willoughby, Ohio), Faculty, 2003-2004 Private Studio in Cleveland (approximately 10 to 12 students) Private Studio in Charlotte (approximately 15 to 20 students) |
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| Hannah is committed to education both for herself and her students. She stays up on the latest trends in education by belonging to the Suzuki Association of the Americas and the American String Teachers Association. She makes every effort to attend local teaching or Suzuki workshops, and each summer attends at least one Music Institute to improve her teaching skills. She believes it is important to stay up to date and to continually improve one's skills. |
