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Anna Piotrowski is an active performer and educator in the Chicagoland area. She teaches Strings at St. Benedict Preparatory School and maintains a studio of private students as well. Anna is an alumni of the the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and a substitute member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. She has also been a substitute with the New World Symphony in Miami. Her freelance engagements include weddings, proposals, corporate events, showers, studio recording sessions, birthday parties, and many more!

Anna's journey as a violinist began at age five with teacher Susan Raguse in her hometown of Traverse City, MI. She subsequently studied with Tom Wermuth (Western Springs School of Talent and Education), Paul Sonner (Interlochen Arts Academy), and Annie Chalex-Boyle.

Ms. Piotrowski holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance with a minor in Performing Arts Management from the University of Michigan, where she studied with Aaron Berofsky. She continued her studies at DePaul University as a student of Ilya Kaler, where she received her Master of Music in Violin Performance. During her time as a student, she was the Assistant Concertmaster of the Kankakee Valley Symphony and the Assistant Principal Second Violin of the Dearborn Symphony. She was also part of a Grammy nominated ensemble in 2015 (the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra).

Continuing her studies throughout the summers, Anna has participated in the Blackburn Academy at Festival Napa Valley, the Britten-Pears Young Artist Program, National Repertory Orchestra, Round Top Festival Institute, Bay View Music Festival, Kent Blossom Music Festival, and Madeline Island Music Festival.

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