Strings Area of Study

Introduction to Strings Study

Wheaton College Conservatory of Music has a robust strings area, with faculty expertise in violin, viola, cello, bass, and guitar as well as a diversity of genres and applications.

Building on a long tradition of artistic and academic excellence, the strings program at the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music provides comprehensive, personal instruction leading to degrees in performance, pedagogy, music with elective studies emphases, music education, music composition, composition, and the liberal arts. Our team of highly credentialled faculty are outstanding performers who are committed to teaching and mentorship and contribute to Wheaton’s distinctively Christian scholarly community. It is our goal to nurture young musicians with a broad understanding of their art, who can use their gifts creatively and effectively in tomorrow’s world.

Strings Faculty

Leonardo Altino, M.Mus. Headshot

Leonardo Altino, M.Mus.

Associate Lecturer of Music (Cello)
Andrew Anderson, M.M. Headshot

Andrew Anderson, M.M.

Guest Lecturer (Bass)
Kevin Brown, M.M., B.M. Headshot

Kevin Brown, M.M., B.M.

Suzuki/Prep Guitar
Rose Armbrust Griffin, M.M. Headshot

Rose Armbrust Griffin, M.M.

Guest Lecturer (Viola)
Lee Joiner, D.M.A. Headshot

Lee Joiner, D.M.A.

Associate Professor of Music Emeritus (violin)
Caroline Jones, B.M., M.M. Headshot

Caroline Jones, B.M., M.M.

Guest Lecturer in Music
Soh-Hyun Park Altino, D.M.A. Headshot

Soh-Hyun Park Altino, D.M.A.

Associate Professor of Music (Violin)
Crystal Rebone, D.M.A. Headshot

Crystal Rebone, D.M.A.

Director, Jazz Ensemble
Faye Seeman, M.M. Headshot

Faye Seeman, M.M.

Guest Lecturer (Harp)
Steve Sjobring Headshot

Steve Sjobring

Guest Lecturer (String Techniques)
Brian Torosian, D.M. Headshot

Brian Torosian, D.M.

Guest Lecturer (Classical Guitar)

Take a Lesson With a Wheaton Professor

Are you interested in exploring the Conservatory of Music further and getting to know a professor one-on-one? Prospective high school students are invited to request a trial lesson to try out the Wheaton studio experience.