Converse College Petrie School of Music

DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMANCE

Every string student participates in the Converse Symphony Orchestra, the Petrie School's orchestra. Cellists have the added opportunity to participate in the Palmetto Cello Choir, directed by Petrie School of Music faculty member, Kenneth Law. Chamber music is another component vital to the musical growth of a string player. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the full scope of small ensembles at the Petrie School, which range from early music ensembles, to ensembles that perform the cornerstones of the Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and 20th-century repertoire.

In recent years the College has hosted such renowned artists as violinists Eudice Shapiro and Robert McDuffie, and cellists Steven Doane and Carter Brey. Student chamber ensembles have been coached by the Ying String Quartet and the Eroica Trio.

FACULTY

	Mr. Kenneth Law Associate Professor of Cello Graduate Performance Diploma, Peabody Conservatory MM, Cleveland Institute of Music BM, Eastman School of Music
	Sarah Johnson Associate Professor of Violin Curtis Institute of Music
	Ian Brachitta Adjunct Instructor of Double Bass BM, University of Massachusetts
	John Ravnan Adjunct Instructor of Viola MM, Peabody Conservatory BM, Eastman School of Music
	James Buckland Adjunct Instructor of Guitar DMA, University of South Carolina
	Joyce Fankhauser Adjunct Instructor of Harp MM, Cleveland Institute of Music BA, University of Washington