Joanna Mendoza

Joanna Mendoza is a Professor of Viola at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she joined the faculty in 2008. She is a member of the Arianna String Quartet (ASQ), performing internationally and contributing to acclaimed recordings on Centaur Records. Her teaching portfolio includes applied viola, chamber music, and music history, as well as an interdisciplinary course with Chemistry Professor James Bashkin.

• Performance highlights: International festivals in Mexico, Brazil, and U.S. broadcasts on "Performance Today" and "Live from Music Mountain"
• Teaching institutions: West Texas A&M University, University of Oklahoma (former), Peabody Institute, Oberlin, Stellenbosch University, and others

Her students have gained admission to top graduate programs including Jacobs School of Music at IU, Peabody Institute, and Northwestern. Awards include a Grammy nomination for her work with the Harrington String Quartet.