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Kirsten Mitchell
kirstenmitchell@bellsouth.net

EDUCATION

Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois ​​​​​​ May, 2020
Teaching the Violin: Creating a Healthy Foundation

DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois September,1992-June 1996
School of Music
Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance
Major: Violin Performance
Dean’s List, GPA: 3.5 –Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE

Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Nashville, TN November 1997 – Present
Section First Violin
➢ Prepare first violin parts on a daily basis for performances utilizing task focus, time management and
attention to high quality production
➢ Work in a collaborative team environment under high stress deadlines
➢ Performed in 38 commercially released recordings, 4 earning Grammy Awards
➢ Served on strategic planning committee for two years
➢ Toured with Amy Grant’s Tennessee Christmas show nationwide 1998, 1999 & 2001

Nashville String Machine & Misc. Session Work, Nashville, TN January 2000– February 2018
Session Recording Artist
➢ “Long Way Home,” Thomas Gabriel
➢ Performed soundtrack for Samsung Galaxy cell phone tv/online ad
➢ Matchbox 20, “Mad Season”
➢ Three Dog Night DVD, “Live with the Tennessee Symphony”

Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee September 1999- December 2004 Community School of the Arts
Violin Faculty Member, Administrative Assistant
➢ Taught private lessons to children age 4 and up as well as adults
➢ Astute problem-solving skill sets used to elevate performance musically and instrumentally
➢ Organized and assigned repertoire
➢ Accompanied students on piano in lessons and recitals
➢ Evaluated, sorted sheet music and appropriate instructional books