Chloé Tardif

Chloé Tardif is a Professor in the String Department at Chapman University's Hall-Musco Conservatory of Performing Arts. She also maintains an active career as Principal Second Violinist of the Long Beach Symphony (since 2018) and Associate Concertmaster of the New West Symphony (2023–24 season). As an educator, she teaches at the Orange County School of the Arts and previously served as Assistant Director of the MusiShare Young Artist Program.

• Bachelor of Music, Chapman University
• Master of Music, Rice University

Her research and practice focus spans:

• Violin performance techniques
• Chamber music ensemble dynamics
• Music pedagogy

Performance highlights include Vivaldi's Summer with Long Beach Symphony and Piazzolla's Spring with OCSA Symphony Orchestra. She has performed at venues like the Mount Wilson Observatory under celloist Cécilia Tsan's artistic direction.

Selected honors:

• Francis Walton Ladies’ Musical Club Chamber Division First Prize (as member of Chapman Duo)

Professional affiliations:

• Orange County School of the Arts (2018–present)
• Long Beach Symphony (2018–present)
• New West Symphony (2023–present)