ASHLEY WRIGHT
Buckley, WA
253-267-2063
EDUCATION:
Learning Herbs, 2020
Taste of Herbs course
Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI), 2011-2013
Master of Arts in Education, Concentration in Math and Science Education
Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO) 2004-2007
Bachelors of Science in Zoology
Focus on animal behavior
String Connection Studio (Clackamas, OR), 1993-2004
String Pedagogy classes with Colleen Wheeler, 2001-2004
Luthier classes, 1998-2004
Summer String Workshop at University of Wisconsin, 1999
Master Classes with Alfred Csammer, 1997, 2000, 2003
Violin lessons with Linda Vasey and Colleen Wheeler, 1993-2004
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Wright String Studio, LLC, 2008-present
Taught private lessons for 20-40 students on violin, viola, or cello.
Conducted private youth orchestra of 3-12 students.
Offering a wide variety of additional opportunities to students.
Lessons for students of all ages, from age four through adult, and all abilities from beginner to advanced.
Volunteer at Wilkeson Elementary School, 2011-2013
Taught math and science to third and fourth grade students.
Student Teacher with String Connection Studio, 2001-2004
Taught private lessons.
Assisted with group classes.
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:
Tacoma Community College (Tacoma, WA), 2007-2012
Symphony Orchestra
Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Spring 2010
Performed “Flower Drum Song”
Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO)
Symphony Orchestra, Spring 2005
Metropolitan Youth Symphony (Portland, OR)
Symphony Orchestra, 2001-2003
Traveled to Europe, Summer 2002
String Connection Orchestra (Clackamas, OR), 1994-2004
Competed in National Competition, 2002
Competed in International Competition, 1999
Disney Magic Music Days, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002
Competed in All Northwest Orchestra Festival, 1995-1999
Invitational Performances with Professional Groups:
Portland Festival Symphony, 1995-2004
Sinfonia Concertante Orchestra, 1999–2001