Christine Sears
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Cello
Washington native Christine Sears has established herself as a sought-after cellist in the Mid-South.
Dr. Sears is an avid orchestral musician and recently won a position with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra in Alabama. She performs frequently with the Memphis Symphony and has played with many groups throughout Tennessee and Oregon. She has had the pleasure of collaborating with renowned artists such as Bela Fleck, Zuill Bailey, Dionne Warwick, Trio Con Brio Copenhagen, and Ricky Skaggs.
Her most recent recording work features a deep dive into cello repertoire that is inspired by global folk traditions. In this album, she explores newer works across many geographical locations including East Asia, the Caucasus region, Central Europe, and the Americas.
Dr. Sears’ competition wins include the 2020 Concerto/Aria competition at the University of Oregon, and the 2013 Masterworks Youth Music Competition in Olympia, WA. She has been admitted to competitive festivals such as Center Stage Strings, the Chautauqua Institution, and Brevard Music Center, among others.
She serves as Adjunct Professor of Cello and Chamber Music at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.
Dr. Sears completed her DMA with Dr. Kimberly Patterson at the University of Memphis. She holds additional degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder and the University of Oregon. Her previous teachers include Leo Singer, Steve Pologe, David Requiro, Alistair MacRae, and Donna Moore.
