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Erynn Hangen, violinist & teacher

 

Education

Starling-DeLay Symposium at the Juilliard School, New York City, NY                                                                         2019

Suzuki Principles in Action, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, PA                                                                2016

Major Teacher: Teri Einfeldt

Teaching Certificate, String Specialist, Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, MD                                                  2014-2015

Major Teacher: Dr. Laura Parker, Dr. Lauren Rausch

Violin Pedagogy Weekend, Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, MD                                                                                 2014

Faculty: Rebecca Henry, Mimi Zweig, Brenda Brenner, Darcy Drexler, Sherry Sinift, Stacia Spencer

Suzuki Certification, Books 1-8                                                                                                            2009-2011, 2014, 2019

Major Teachers: Carrie Reuning-Hummel, Mark Mutter, Allen Lieb, Linda Fiore, Ronda Cole

Master of Music, Violin Performance, Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, MD                                                             2014

Major Teacher: Violaine Melançon. Pedagogy: Rebecca Henry

Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT                                                             2012

Major Teacher: Leonard Braus. Pedagogy: Hasse Borup

 

Teaching Experience

Violin Instructor, Erynn Hangen Violin Studio, LLC, McLean, Alexandria, & Falls Church, Virginia               2016-present

Teach individual and group lessons to students ages 3-18 using the Suzuki Method

Incorporate music theory, history, sight reading, fiddling, and orchestral technique into lessons

Violin Instructor, Washington Preludio Strings European Tour, Germany, Austria, Italy                                     2017, 2018

Teach students and lead performances in several venues in Europe

Co-Founder & Co-Director, Violin Bootcamp, Potomac Arts Academy, Fairfax, Virginia              2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Teach technique classes, individual lessons and masterclasses to participants

Coordinated logistics such as student schedules, room reservations, and social  media content

Teaching Artist, Potomac Arts Academy, Fairfax, Virginia                                                                                        2014-2016

Teach individual lessons to students using a modified-Suzuki Method

Teach Violin Beginnings, a group class for students as young as 4

Intern, Peabody Preparatory Academy, Baltimore, Maryland                                                                                 2014-2015

Assist teaching group lessons to and lead performances with students using a modified-Suzuki Method

Violin Instructor, OrchKids Program, Baltimore, Maryland                                                                                    2014-2015

Teach group for students ages 11-13, emphasizing orchestral techniques

Violin Instructor, Playing Partners Program, Baltimore, Maryland                                                                                  2014

Teach individual lessons and assist in group lessons for students ages 11-13

Emphasize technique, expression, orchestral playing; provide piano accompaniment

Violin Instructor, Suzuki Tutti Strings, Catonsville, Maryland                                                                                 2013-2015

Teach individual and group lessons to students ages 5-12 using a modified-Suzuki Method

Violin Instructor, Private Studio, Kaysville, Utah                                                                                                      2010-2012

Taught individual and group lessons to students ages 5-15 using the Suzuki Method

Incorporated music theory, history, sight reading, and orchestral technique into lessons

 

Large Ensemble Experience

Assistant Concertmaster, Arlington Philharmonic, Arlington, VA                                                                                  2021

1st Violinist, Arlington Philharmonic, Arlington, VA                                                                                          2017-present

1st Violinist, Pan American Symphony Orchestra, Washington D.C.                                                              2016-present

Sub List Violinist, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Fairfax, VA                                                                            2015-present

1st Violinist, Tysons McLean Orchestra, McLean, VA                                                                                             2015-2019

First and Second Violinist (rotating), Peabody Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore, MD                                     2013-2014

First Violinist, Charm City Collegium, Baltimore, MD                                                                                                       2013

First and Second Violinist (rotating), Peabody Concert Orchestra, Baltimore, MD                                                    2012

Second Violinist, Utah Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra, tour of UK                                                                          2012

First and Second Violinist (rotating), Salt Lake Choral Artists, Salt Lake City, UT                                             2010-2012

First and Second Violinist (rotating), Utah Philharmonia, Salt Lake City, UT                                                     2008-2012

 

Solo and Chamber Music Performances

Soloist, Pan American Symphony Orchestra, Washington D.C.                                                                                      2018

Soloist, Pan American Symphony Orchestra, Washington D.C.                                                                                      2017

String Quartet of Northern Virginia, multiple venues in Virginia and Maryland                                         2016-present

Envisioned Strings II, Convergence Arts Initiative, Alexandria, VA                                                                                 2016

Chamber Performance, Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts, Old Town Hall, Fairfax, VA                                                          2016

Solo Recital, Kaysville Tabernacle, Kaysville, UT                                                                                                                2015

Chamber Performance, Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts, Old Town Hall, Fairfax, VA                                                          2015

Solo Performance, Griswold Hall, Baltimore, MD                                                                                                             2015

Solo Recital, Griswold Hall, Baltimore, MD                                                                                                                        2014

String Quartet, Cohen-Davison Hall, Baltimore, MD                                                                                                        2013

SONAR new music ensemble, Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD                                      2013

Solo Performance, Griswold Hall, Baltimore, MD                                                                                                             2015

Piano Trio, Cohen-Davison Hall, Baltimore, MD                                                                                                               2013

Solo Recital, Dumke Hall, Salt Lake City, UT                                                                                                                      2012

OC Tanner String Quartet, multiple venues in and around Salt Lake City, UT                                                   2009-2011

           

Piano Skills

11 years of lessons; numerous solo and collaborative performances

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