A legacy of connecting the great music of composers past and present to our community young and old is what I envision. The key is to make this music accessible and presenting it in a way that connects to our daily lives.

The audience - watching people's faces light up when the music excites them is the most rewarding part of being a musician. The energy that audiences bring to live performances feeds the orchestra's desire to play our best.

I wish I had written Beethoven's Violin Concerto. It has always been one of my favorite pieces and I think it's one of his most perfect compositions.

My first classical CD was a recording of the Cleveland Quartet playing Beethoven String Quartets. I would listen to this CD on repeat for hours and I still enjoy that recording to this day. It definitely made me want to play violin for the rest of my life.

I enjoy reading, playing golf, hiking, and learning about history.