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Jennifer Cappelli is a Lecturer in Music at the University of Illinois Chicago's School of Theatre and Music, specializing in violin performance and pedagogy. She holds a Master of Music in Violin Performance from Indiana University, where she studied under Josef Gingold.
- Former member of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
- Principal violinist with the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra
- Substitute player with the Chicago and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestras
Her career spans solo performances, chamber music, and Broadway productions, alongside roles as Concertmaster for the Lakeshore Symphony and Assistant Concertmaster for the Chicago Philharmonic. She has performed with renowned ensembles like the Joffrey Ballet, Ravinia Festival Orchestra, and Fulcrum Point New Music Project.
As an educator, Cappelli mentors students attending prestigious festivals (Aspen, Tanglewood, etc.), many of whom have joined the Chicago Youth Symphony and Civic Orchestra. Her students have won competitions including the Geneva Music Competition and Corpus Christie International.
- Television collaborations: PBS Soundstage, The Three Tenors live performance
- Chamber music engagements: Galena Festival, LSTC Series
Awards include top prizes from the Society of American Musicians and St. Paul Federal competitions. Her teaching emphasizes both technical mastery and artistic expression, shaping future generations of classical musicians.
