A N N A P I O T R O W S K I
classically trained violinist / educator / available for private events & more!
Chicago, IL / Inquiries: piotrowskiviolin@gmail.com
R e s u m é
Education
DePaul University, Master of Music - Violin Performance 2014-2016
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Graduated with High Honors
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Member of the DePaul Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles
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Member of the pit orchestra for 4 opera productions
University of Michigan, Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance
Minor in Performing Arts Management 2010-2014
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Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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Member of the University Symphony Orchestra, including for their Grammy nominated recording and world premiere of Milhaud's Oresteian Trilogy
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Member of the pit orchestra for multiple opera productions
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Member of the pit orchestra for theUniversity of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society
Work Experience
Anna Piotrowski, violinist 2020-present
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Violinist for events including weddings, corporate events, bridal/baby showers, funerals/memorial services, proposals, orchestral concerts and more
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Has performed for over 200 events since February 2020
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Has received over 95 five-star reviews
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Manages all bookings, invoices, contracts, website, vendor pages and client communication
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Curates setlists and playlists for each event
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Manages set-up and production of all sound and technology elements
St. Benedict Preparatory School Strings Teacher 2015-present
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Teach small group classes to 1st - 8th graders; putting on multiple concerts and community performances per year; handling all recruitment and enrollment as well as instrument rentals, repairs, and exchanges; member of the liturgy planning committee
Music House Academy Violin Instructor 2014-2016
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Taught an after school violin program at a Chicago Public School and occasional private lessons
University Musical Society Ticket Office Intern 2013-2014
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Walk-up and phone ticket sales for box office
University Musical Society Marketing Intern 2012
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Composed press releases, grassroots and targeted marketing campaigns, documentary research (Emmy Award winning)
Private Violin Teacher 2011-present
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I teach and manage a studio of private violin students after school hours
Awards & Competitions
The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame 2024
The Knot Best of Weddings Award 2021-2024
WeddingWire Couples Choice Award 2021-2024
Best of Zola Award 2023-2024
GigSalad’s Top Performer Award 2021-present
White Lake Solo Competition Finalist 2014
Orchestral Experience
Fort Wayne Philharmonic (substitute) 2019-present
Civic Orchestra of Chicago 2016-2021
New World Symphony (Substitute) 2015-2021
Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra (Assistant Concertmaster) 2015-2016
Dearborn Symphony Orchestra (Assistant Principal Second Violin) 2012-2014
Summer Music Programs
The Blackburn Academy at Festival Napa Valley 2019
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Sat concertmaster for the Opera Under the Stars Concert
Britten-Pears Young Artist Program 2018
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Completed a Naxos video recording project with Marin Alsop
National Repertory Orchestra 2015
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Performed on NPR’s From The Top
Round Top Festival Institute 2013-2014
Bay View Music Festival 2013-2014
Franco-American Vocal Academy Orchestra 2012
Kent Blossom Music Festival 2012
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Performed a side-by-side concert with The Cleveland Orchestra