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George Work is a Professor of Music at Iowa State University, specializing in cello performance and music education. He holds a BM and MM in Cello Performance from the Eastman School of Music (1979 and 1981 respectively), along with a performer’s certificate. He has been affiliated with Iowa State since 1981, serving as a faculty member and co-founder of the Ames Piano Quartet (later renamed the Amara Piano Quartet), which has released multiple acclaimed recordings. His career includes solo performances with orchestras in the U.S., Taiwan, and Russia, and he has held roles at the Brevard Music Center and the Schlern International Music Festival.
- Education:
- BM Cello Performance, Eastman School of Music, 1979
- MM Cello Performance, Eastman School of Music, 1981
His research interests focus on music pedagogy, ensemble performance techniques, and classical cello repertoire. He has contributed to over a dozen CD recordings, including works with the Ames/Amara Piano Quartet and a notable solo recording of the Ibert Concerto for Cello and Winds (2012). His teaching philosophy emphasizes both technical mastery and artistic expression in music education.
Notable achievements include the 2016 Jean Bacon Louis Faculty Fellowship, recognizing his contributions to music education and performance. He is a member of the Des Moines Symphony and the Belin String Quartet, furthering his commitment to collaborative music-making.
George Work’s career spans academic leadership, ensemble direction, and solo performance, blending teaching with active participation in the classical music community through recordings and international performances.
