~ Sascha Groschang ~
saschagroschang@gmail.com
816-529-7048
Education:
Mannes College of Music
Professional Studies Diploma, 2008
University of Missouri, Kansas City ~ Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance, 2004
Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts
Graduated Summa cum laude, 2000
Performance/Recording Credits:
Performances with: Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Johnathon Biss, Robert Levin, Sharon Isbin, Vladimir Feltsman, Pepe Ramero, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Clay Walker (as a featured musician at Carnegie Hall).
Recording Credits: NBC, Ashanti, Joanna Newsom (Drag City) and Rhino Records. Numerous independent projects.
Teachers/Masterclasses:
Teachers: Fred Sherry (faculty: The Juilliard School), Martin Storey (former principal cellist: London Symphony, BBC Orchestras, faculty: Park University), Paul Tobias (faculty: Mannes College of Music), Carter Enyeart (faculty: University of Missouri-Kansas City) and Peter Sukonic (former associate principal cellist: Kansas City Symphony).
Masterclasses/Lessons: Lynn HarrelI, David Geringas, Timothy Eddy, Joel Krosnick, Colin Carr, Paul Katz, Eric Kim, Allison Eldridge, Mark Tanner, Kurt Fowler.
Orchestral Experience:
Malaysia International Festival Orchestra (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), Mannes College of Music Orchestra (principal), Civic Orchestra of Chicago (associate member), Des Moines Symphony, University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory Orchestras (principal), Northland Symphony (associate principal), National Youth Symphony (Carnegie Hall - associate principal), Missouri All-State Orchestra (associate principal), Youth Symphony of Kansas City (principal).
Chamber Music:
Juilliard ChamberFest, Mannes College of Music Graduate Assistant in Chamber Music, Juniper String Quartet (professional quartet in New York City), Helios Quartet (professional quartet in Kansas City, Missouri), Chamber Music Series with members of Kansas City/Des Moines Symphonies, the Blanch Bryden Sunflower Intitute and the Kansas City Quartet Program.
Chamber music coaches: Jacob Lateiner, Hiroko Yajima (Mannes Trio), Benny Kim, Chin Kim, Todd Phillips (Orion String Quartet), Carter Enyeart (Philadelphia String Quartet), Robert Weirich, Peter Prosser, David Barg, JY Song.
Chamber music masterclasses: Leon Fleisher, Donald McGinnis, Margo Garrett, Nicholas Mann (Mendelssohn String Quartet), Daniel Phillips and Steve Tennenbaum (Orion String Quartet).
Awards/Scholarships:
Artist International Special Presentation Award Winner (NYC - 2008), Mannes College of Music Graduate Scholarship, Aspen Music School Scholarship, Paseo Academy Scholarship (UMKC), Ovation Scholarship (UMKC), MO-ASTA finalist in 2000, Mayfield Towns Memorial Scholarship, Kodak Young Leader Award, Golden Key National Honor Society.
Solo Recitals/Solo Appearances:
Carnegie Hall Solo Recital. Numerous additional Solo Recitals. Soloist with the Bach Aria Soloists and the Grammy-Award Winning Kansas City Chorale, Appearances with orchestra include: Lament for Cello Solo and String Orchestra by Leandro Espinosa (World Premiere), Haydn Cello Concerto in D Major, Saint-Saens Cello Concerto, Vivadi Double Cello Concerto. Also appeared as a vocal soloist with the Kansas City Symphony
Teaching Experience:
Over twelve years of teaching experience at various locations including: Private studio in Kansas City (current) and New York City (2006-2009), Community School of the Arts (KCMO - 2009 - current), The Toon Shop (Prairie Village, KS - 2004-2006), Meyer Music (KCMO - 2000-2005) and Schmitt Music (Overland Park, KS - 1998-1999).
References available upon request.