Kathy Sierra Kathy Sierra brings an artistic flexibility and energy, which makes her a joy to watch and hear. Kathy began her violin studies at age 5 in Honolulu, Hawaii and performed in concert with the Honolulu Symphony at age 7. Upon moving to Sacramento California, she continued her studies with Jeannette Bjorak and was Concertmistress of her middle school orchestra at the Sacramento Waldorf School. In high school, she studied
with violinist Marlene Silva of Placerville, CA, From 1991 to 1995, Kathy performed, acted, sang, and danced for her BA degree in Drama with an emphasis on music from Principia College in Elsah, Illinois. While there, she served as the Concertmistress and soloist for the College Music Ensemble, studying violin performance with Dr. Kent Perry of Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. Upon graduation, Kathy was presented with the College’s Francis Van Der Meid Smith Music Award for outstanding musicianship, and the Frank Parker Theatre Award for greatest overall contribution to drama in the college theatre. |
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Kathy’s
musical style took an exciting and eye-opening turn upon moving to
Berkeley, CA. There she met violinist, producer, and composer Kaila Flexer, Kathy’s violin was made in 1992 by international medal
winning Bulgarian violinmaker, Hristo Tchechmedjiev, Kathy lives in Alameda, CA with her talented husband
and videographer, John their two fabulous cats, Fox and Dana. |
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Are you interested in learning to play the
violin? Kathy teaches in Alameda, California.
However, since Golden Bough
travels to different areas, contact Kathy and she may be able to arrange a lesson or two
in
your area whenever Golden Bough is on tour there. Contact Kathy at kathy@goldenboughmusic.com.
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