Dear Hiring Manager,

As an internationally-successful violinist, Aurelius Music recording artist, and teacher with a proven track record in attracting talented strings students, I apply with enthusiasm for this opportunity.

Throughout my career, I have performed extensively and frequently across North America, both as a soloist with numerous orchestras and as a chamber musician. I have recorded three albums for the Aurelius record label, and additional albums for the Augustus and Venezia labels. 

For the past 10 years, I have worked with numerous students privately to teach violin, viola, cello, and double bass. I find teaching to be both energizing and intellectually stimulating, especially in view of the steep challenges that music education now presents. I teach my students to be excellent musicians and performers, and am committed to training them for the breadth of roles they will encounter in their careers as soloists, orchestra members, chamber musicians, recording artists, and teachers. My own diverse career as a soloist, chamber musician, and recording artist enables me to better relate to students from all cultures and backgrounds.

In addition to my teaching experience, I hold a Master of Music (Strings) from the New England Conservatory and a Bachelor of Violin from the Istituto Monteverdi in Italy.

Your school has an outstanding reputation for producing talented music professionals. I would be honoured to contribute to your excellent program with the unique experiences I bring as a successful performing and recording artist combined with my dynamic teaching career.

Please find attached my CV, which outlines my experience in more detail. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you once you have had the opportunity to assess my application.

Yours faithfully,

Amy Smith