ERYNN HANGEN
violinist & teacher
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