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Lawrence Neuman serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Music Conservatory at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University. A professional violist, he has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1991 and is a founding member of the Lincoln String Quartet (active for 15 seasons as documented). He previously held the position of principal viola with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra during the 1998-99 season.
His educational background includes training at:
- Eastman School of Music
- University of Southern California
- Cleveland Institute of Music
Under the mentorship of Heidi Castleman, Donald McInnes, and Robert Vernon, Neuman developed expertise in classical string performance. His career spans orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire with emphasis on viola artistry.
Performance highlights include appearances at Marlboro Festival, SummerFest La Jolla, Music in the Vineyards, Token Creek Chamber Music Festival, and collaborations with Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman, Gil Shaham, and Yefim Bronfman. His work demonstrates mastery across Baroque, Classical, and contemporary chamber music traditions.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards documented in source material
As faculty, Neuman teaches viola and chamber music within Roosevelt's Strings programs. The source material does not specify current advisees or external grant funding. His pedagogical focus aligns with performance practice and ensemble training.
Neuman maintains active performance affiliations through the Lincoln String Quartet and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His career bridges professional orchestral work with educational outreach, particularly through Chicago-area chamber music initiatives and festival appearances.
