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Rosemary Elliott is an Associate Professor of Violoncello at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, where she also supervises the Applied Violoncello Studio TAs and serves as an EMCS Collegiate Instructor. Her professional profile includes principal cellist of the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra (Ithaca, NY) and artistic director of Eastman's 'Morning Chamber Music' series since 2005, dedicated to expanding audience engagement through innovative morning programming.
Ms. Elliott's expertise spans cello performance, chamber music, and music education. She has performed with major ensembles including the London Mozart Players, City of London Sinfonia, National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, and Halle Orchestra. Her pedagogical career encompasses appointments at the Royal College of Music (1994-1998), Heifetz Institute (over 10 years), Bowdoin International Music Festival (nearly 20 years), and festivals across Ireland, England, and the United States, emphasizing expressive development for students from beginners to doctoral candidates.
She actively mentors students at all proficiency levels at Eastman while maintaining performance commitments with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra's core ensemble. Her festival engagements include Skaneateles, Icicle Creek, International Musician’s Seminar in Cornwall, Kerry Chamber Music Festival, and the virtual Vivace Matera cello festival, though specific grant funding details are not documented in available sources.
Ms. Elliott's collaborative work extends through multiple festival ensembles and her leadership in the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra's artistic advisory board, where she has performed as soloist twice and contributes to chamber programming initiatives.
