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Caroline Fairchild serves as a Lecturer in the Music, Theatre, and Dance Department at the School of the Arts, California State University, Chico. A Californian violinist born into a musical family, she maintains an active career spanning classical performance, cross-genre collaborations, and music education.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music, First Class Honours, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (2017)
- Master of Music, Distinction, Royal Northern College of Music (2019)
Her artistic practice integrates Violin Performance across Classical, Folk, Bluegrass, Jazz, and Rock traditions, emphasizing genre fluidity and pedagogical innovation. She actively explores interdisciplinary connections between historical performance practices and contemporary musical expressions through both academic teaching and professional collaborations.
Awards and Honors:
- Paradise Symphony Concerto Competition winner (2011)
- RNCM Concerto Competition finalist (2019)
- RWCMD Bridgewood and Neitzert Bach Prize
- RWCMD McGreenery Chamber Prize
As an educator, Fairchild has taught violin and viola since her teenage years to students of all ages and abilities. She leads the Northern California band Heirloom as a founding member while collaborating with diverse ensembles including 'The Lolos,' 'Sunday Iris,' 'Smokey The Groove,' and 'Low Flying Birds,' demonstrating her commitment to bridging academic training with contemporary musical innovation across multiple performance contexts.
