Biography
Professor Currie is the Principal Violist of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. She has soloed with numerous orchestras and has performed chamber music throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. She began her musical training on the violin at age 9. After switching to viola and completing undergraduate work, she moved to Cincinnati where she studied extensively with and served as teaching assistant to Masao Kawasaki and Catharine Carroll at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music.
Education and Credentials
- M.M., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
- B. M., Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University
Interests
- My favorite thing to do is take care of my kids! My work in music has enabled me to be home with them most days and still have a very rewarding career. It's exhausting sometimes, but it's worth it.
- I have a strong interest in brain science, as it applies to teaching, performing, raising my children, and raising awareness about autism spectrum disorders. I call myself an “armchair neurologist.”
- I love to cook, and our family is into healthy living and lots of outdoor activities.