Violin I
Where were you born?
Detroit, Michigan.
What college did you attend?
USC.
What inspired you to start playing music?
My parents.
Why did you choose your principal instrument?
My dad played violin and my mother played piano.
What other instruments do you play?
Some piano.
When did you start playing with the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra (what year)?
Forever??
With what other orchestras do you perform?
Pacific Symphony.
Have you performed for any of the following, and if so, who or what?
Film: “They Shall Have Music” as a child violinist with J. Heifetz and the Meremblum Orchestra.
Other: Lots of chamber music—quartets.
Who is your favorite composer?
Baroque, Classical and Romantic for their various talents!
Why?
For their period of music.
What is your favorite orchestral work?
Whatever we play at the time.
Why?
Mahler is a great favorite.
What do you enjoy doing besides music? (hobbies, etc.)
Travel, golf and organizations I belong to.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Chocolate.
Do you have family, kids, or pets that you’d like to share something about?
A wonderful, sweet mixed breed dog named Charlie and my husband, Jerry!
Is there anything unique you’d like our audience to know about you?
Taught full time for many years in LBUSD and played professionally at night.
Email address: lollygag2@aol.com
