About Vannia
Music Institute Violin and Viola Faculty
MM, DePaul University
BM, Oberlin Conservatory
BA in philosophy, Villanova University
Teachers
Jeff Irvine, Lynne Ramsey, Rami Solomonov, Edward Kreitman and Nancy Jackson
Additional Studies
Western Springs School for Talent Education, Longy Early Music Festival
Professional Affiliations & Activities
Lyra Quartet at Carthage College, Wisconsin. Former principal violist, Kenosha Symphony. Performances with Chicago Sinfonietta, The Color Purple orchestra, Urban Baroque, Chicago Opera Theater, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Baroque Band, New Black Repertory Ensemble, Key West Symphony, and Wichita Symphony. Recordings: local rock groups including Sleeping at Last, Mono, and Lesser Birds of Paradise. Performances with artists including: Vince Gill, Josh Groban, Ben Vereen, Al Jareau, Smoky Robinson, and Barry Manilow. Appearances on Oprah and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.