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Christina McGann is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music. She serves as Concertmaster of the Nashville Opera Orchestra and was violist of the Blair String Quartet (2020-2023). Her career spans performances at prestigious venues like the Kennedy Center and Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center, alongside concerto collaborations with orchestras including the National Symphony Orchestra and St. Petersburg Academic Symphony. McGann holds degrees from The Juilliard School (B.Mus. & M.Mus.) and a D.M.A. from SUNY Stony Brook.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) in Violin Performance, Juilliard School
- Master of Music (M.Mus.) in Violin Performance, Juilliard School
- Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.), SUNY Stony Brook
Research & Pedagogy: A dedicated educator, McGann began teaching through Juilliard’s Morse Fellow program in public schools. She has taught at Brooklyn College Preparatory, coached chamber music at SUNY-Purchase, and completed Suzuki pedagogy training. Her expertise bridges performance excellence and innovative music education.
Awards & Recognition:
- Johansen International Competition
- National Symphony Young Soloist Competition
- Lennox Competition
- Ackerman Chamber Music Competition (Trio Artica)
- Chamber Music Yellow Springs (iO Quartet)
- Fischoff Chamber Music Competition
Career Highlights: McGann’s international performances include engagements in Korea, El Salvador, Europe, and across the U.S. She balances solo, orchestral, and chamber music roles while advancing music education through residencies and faculty positions.
