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Katharine Nelson

Boulder,CO

Summary

Dynamic and accomplished violinist with a proven track record of organizing successful benefit concerts, raising thousands for community shelters. A finalist in the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Competition, I excel in performance and collaboration, having served as assistant principal second violin at Chautauqua Music Festival. Passionate about music education and community engagement.

Education

Master of Music - Violin Performance

CU Boulder College of Music
Boulder, CO
05-2027

Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance

Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Bloomington, IN
05-2025

Skills

  • Organized several benefit concerts and raised several thousand dollars for Public Action to Deliver Shelter and women's centers around Indiana
  • Finalist in the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Competition at Indiana University in 2023
  • Won second prize in the National Federation of Music Clubs Collegiate Division for violin in 2025
  • Assistant principal second violin at Chautauqua Music Festival in 2024
  • Participated in multiple summer festivals: Colorado College Summer Music Festival, Chautauqua Music Festival, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Center Stage Strings, Engers Academy, and Festival Del Lago

Timeline

Master of Music - Violin Performance

CU Boulder College of Music

Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance

Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Katharine Nelson