
Ava P.

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Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedAbout Ava P.
A native of Houston, Texas, violinist Ava Pacheco is a Boulder-based performer, collaborator, and teacher. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music in violin from the University of Colorado Boulder, as well as a Bachelor of Music in violin performance from Truman State University. As an active performer, Ava has been involved in solo, orchestral, and chamber ensemble performances across the United States and Italy, including performances at Icicle Creek Chamber Music Institute in Leavenworth, Washington, and the Alba Music Festival in Alba, Italy.
Recent solo engagements have included Antonio Vivaldi’s Spring Concerto with the Icicle Creek Chamber Music Institute Young Artists as well as Eugene Ysayë’s Solo Sonata No. 2. In the fall of 2018, Ava was named a semi-finalist in the University of Colorado Boulder’s Bruce Ekstrand Memorial Graduate Competition. While at Truman State University, Ava was a two-time Gold Medal Competition finalist on concerti by Kabalevsky and Shostakovich. She has performed in masterclasses for artists such as Anne Akiko Meyers, Stephen Rose, Altius String Quartet, and Alberto Bologni.
Most recent chamber performances have featured Stravinsky's Three Pieces for String Quartet and Schoenberg's Verklarte Nacht, as well as Granados’ Piano Quintet in G minor alongside members of the Volta Piano Trio and Avalon String Quartet. As an orchestral musician, she has regularly played as a member of Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, Boulder Symphony, and Midland Odessa Symphony & Chorale. Ava has served as the associate principal second violinist of the Boulder Symphony Orchestra and assistant concertmaster of the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
Ava's previous teachers include founding member of the Takács Quartet Karoly Schranz, Takács Quartet second violinist Harumi Rhodes, Sam McClure, Julie Lundgren, and Kathy Karpicke.
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Ava is amazing!! We highly recommend her. Super knowledgeable, friendly and great with kids. Thanks Ava!

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My 9 year old says, "She's awesome. She will help you if you are stuck."
I say that Ava is always on time and very accommodating. We have had to change our schedule a few times, but we have always found a way to make lesson time work. Thank you!
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Substitute Section Violin
Sep 2019 - PresentCheyenne Symphony Orchestra
Section Violin
May 2019 - PresentBoulder Symphony Orchestra
Substitute Section Violin
May 2019 - PresentBoulder Chamber Orchestra
Private Violin Teacher
Aug 2011 - PresentSelf-Employed
Associate Principal Second Violin
Jul 2017 - May 2019Boulder Symphony Orchestra
Alumni Guest Artist
Jan 2019 - Feb 2019Truman State University
Guest artist residency at Truman State University. Coached TSU’s President’s String Quartet, taught master class with violin & viola studio, & presented solo recital.
First violinist & Quartet manager
Aug 2013 - May 2015Truman State University President's String Quartet
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts
Aug 2017 - May 2020University of Colorado-Boulder
Master of Music-Performance
Aug 2015 - May 2017University of Colorado-Boulder
Bachelor of Music-Performance
Aug 2011 - May 2015Truman State University
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Spanish
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Certifications
Every Child Can Training
Jan 2021Suzuki Association of the Americas
Awards
Bruce Ekstrand Memorial Graduate Competition Semi-Finalist
Nov 2018University of Colorado-Boulder
Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Music: Performance
Apr 2015Truman State University
Gold Medal Concerto Competition Finalist
Nov 2014Truman State University
Affiliations
Suzuki Association of the Americas
Jan 2021Denver Musicians Association
Aug 2019American Federation of Musicians
Aug 2019American String Teachers Association
Sep 2015Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣΑΙ)
Jan 2012Let Our Student Counselors Help You
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