About
Audrey Simons is an Instructor of Music specializing in Cello. She holds a Bachelor of Music from Susquehanna University, where she graduated magna cum laude, and a Master of Music from Temple University, completed summa cum laude. Her professional training includes studies with renowned cellists Jeffrey Solow, Heidi Jacob, and Nancy Bidlack.
Her performance career includes tenure with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, performances with Pennsylvania Strings Ensemble and Aviva Strings, and founding memberships in the Classical Attitude String Quartet and Chestnut Hill Chamber Players. She actively contributes to music education as Assistant Music Director of Pocono Youth Orchestra and Pocono Junior Strings Orchestra.
Research interests focus on:
- Cello performance techniques and repertoire
- Chamber music collaboration and interpretation
- Orchestral performance practices
- Youth orchestra pedagogy and curriculum development
- String instrument education methodologies
Academic honors include:
- magna cum laude distinction at Susquehanna University
- summa cum laude distinction at Temple University
