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Camilo Pérez-Mejía is a Lecturer in the School of Music at Shepherd University, teaching applied cello. He holds a Bachelor of Music from Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá, Colombia), a Master of Music and Artist Diploma in String Quartet Studies from Shenandoah University, and completed all coursework for a Doctoral program. His professional engagements include serving as principal cellist of the National String Symphonia, assistant principal of Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra and Loudoun Symphony Orchestra, and music director/conductor of the Charles Washington Symphony Orchestra and Shepherd University Community Orchestra.
- Educations:
- Bachelor of Music, Universidad Javeriana
- Master of Music & Artist Diploma (String Quartet), Shenandoah University
- Doctoral coursework completed
Research interests focus on cello performance pedagogy, chamber music collaboration, and orchestral leadership. His performance career spans Colombia, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, and the eastern U.S., with notable orchestral collaborations. Awards include top prizes in national and conservatory-level concerto competitions.
- Orchestral Leadership:
- Conductor - Charles Washington Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor - Shepherd University Community Orchestra
Teaching extends to Saint James School, Ellsworth Music, and Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. No formal grants or active research projects listed in provided materials.
