John McGrosso

John McGrosso is an Associate Professor of Violin at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where the Arianna String Quartet (of which he is first violinist) is tenured. He holds degrees from the Juilliard School (BM and MM) and has performed with prestigious orchestras like the Chicago Symphony and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. His research interests span music performance, string education, chamber music, and orchestral training. McGrosso has taught at multiple institutions, including Illinois Wesleyan University and Eastern Michigan University, and collaborates with renowned artists and ensembles.

Education:

• Bachelor of Music (BM), Juilliard School
• Master of Music (MM), Juilliard School

Research Focus:

• Violin performance techniques
• Chamber music pedagogy
• Orchestral ensemble dynamics
• Historical and contemporary repertoire interpretation

Recent Work: Recent performances and recordings emphasize classical and modern quartet repertoire, with a focus on Beethoven, Debussy, and contemporary composers like Kevin Puts. His work emphasizes audience engagement and educational outreach through series like On the Stage.

Collaborations: Collaborations include artists like James Campbell and members of the Tokyo and Juilliard Quartets. He has participated in summer programs at the Britt Institute and Madeline Island.

Labs/Teams: Core member of the Arianna String Quartet since 1998, which has been in residence at UMSL since 2000.