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The Master of Music in Performance program equips talented musicians with the skills needed for professional music careers. This highly competitive program offers abundant performance opportunities and pairs students with faculty mentors. Participants gain intensive practical experience performing Western classical music under the guidance of accomplished artist-educators. Alumni pursue diverse careers including performance, arts administration, teaching, and beyond.
Lamont School of Music's cello program fosters a supportive, collaborative atmosphere where students can expand their artistic horizons.
Cello students at Lamont learn from Professor Matthew Zalkind and draw upon Professor Heather Hadley's teaching expertise. Zalkind, an award-winning performer who claimed prizes at prestigious competitions like Moscow's International Tchaikovsky Competition, brings extensive experience as both a former Harlem String Quartet member and international soloist. His comprehensive background enables him to guide students toward technical excellence while cultivating their creative expression.