Irma M. Field-Cripe

Position:
Teacher, 2007 – Present

Education:
BM, Music Performance, 1979, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

Licenciatura en Cello, 1981, Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica

MM, Music Performance, 1988, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas

7 Suzuki Cello Teaching Certifications, 1992-2001, Suzuki Association of the Americas

Grades/Subjects:
Grades 1-3 / Suzuki Cello
Grades 4-8 / Scots Orchestra
Grades 9-12 / Rockbridge Academy Orchestra
Chamber Music

Prior Work Experience:

2006-present: Cellist, National Philharmonic, Maryland

2003-present: Music Director, Reformed Presbyterian Church of Bowie, Bowie, Maryland

1993-present: Founding Member, Lark Chamber Players, Maryland

1990-present: Cellist, Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Virginia

1988-present: Private cello instructor, Bowie, Maryland

2001: QuinTango "Secret Places" commercial CD released, winner of WAMA

1996: "QuinTango" commercial CD released

1995-2004: Founding Member, QuinTango, Virginia

1994-1996: Instructor of Cello, St. Mary’s University, Maryland

1986-1988: Cellist, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Wichita, Kansas

1979-1986: Associate Professor - Cello, University of Costa Rica, Costa Rica

1979-1986: Cello/Principal Cellist, Costa Rica National Symphony, Costa Rica

1977-1979: Cellist, Eugene Symphony Orchestra, Oregon

1976-1978: Cellist, Eugene Opera, Eugene, Oregon