Colorado Cello- Bio and all about me

Beth Rosbach began playing the cello when she was 12, and quickly became involved in
music groups such as the Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic and Oklahoma Youth
Symphony. She attended the University of Oklahoma where she completed her Bachelor
of Music Performance in 2001. She then moved to Colorado and attended the University
of Colorado, obtaining a Master's degree in Music Performance in 2004.

Currently, Ms. Rosbach maintains a robust private studio in Boulder and Denver and plays
in the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, where she serves as their Assistant Principal
cellist. She has also played with the Boulder Philharmonic, Greeley Philharmonic and
Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestras. She has attended the Aspen Music Festival, the
Yehudi Menuhin Chamber Music Seminar in San Francisco, and the Brevard Music
Festival. Ms. Rosbach’s teachers have included Judith Glyde, Greg Sauer, Alan Harris, and
Mark Schroeder, and she has performed in master classes for Lynn Harrell, David Geber,
and Colin Carr.

You can regularly find Beth performing with the local band Wadirum, check out their
website at www.wadirummusic.com. She is also starting a self-conducted string orchestra
called Sphere Ensemble, which will be debuting in Denver and Boulder on April 1st and
2nd, 2011. Check out their facebook page at www.facebook.com/SphereEnsemble

Some more about me...

Why and how did I become a professional cellist?
I didn't plan on making a living playing the cello. When I was a kid, I was mostly
interested in subjects related to animals, like zoology and entomology (insects). I enjoyed
playing the cello and particularly playing in various orchestras, but was always set on doing
something science related. I started my undergraduate studies as a biochemistry major, with
plans to go into genetic research. At some point during that first year of college, I realized
that I hated chemistry and lab work! I was already getting a minor in music, so I switched
majors to cello performance, and haven't looked back since.

What do I do as a professional musician?
There are primarily two things one can do as a musician: perform and teach. I'm fortunate
enough to enjoy doing both of these very much. I teach private lessons to nearly 30
children and adults at the moment, with ages ranging from 7-70, and from beginner to
advanced. I also play in professional orchestras like the Fort Collins S ymphony and with
various local bands. During the summer I perform for weddings and receptions, either as a
soloist or with a small group of 2-5 musicians.

On a typical day you'll find me practicing (anywhere from 1-4 hours) and teaching lessons.
One or two weeks out of a month I may have orchestra rehearsals in the evenings, with
concerts held on the weekends.

What else do I like to do?
I have an interest in preventing and treating performance-caused injuries suffered by
musicians, and have tailored my teaching to address those issues. I volunteer at the
Colorado House Rabbit Society, which is an animal shelter dedicated to rescuing and
adopting rabbits. I enjoy trail running and hiking, and am a passable skier!

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