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GROSSMONT SYMPHONY STRING QUARTET
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The Grossmont Symphony String Quartet is the resident string
quartet of the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra at
Grossmont
College
. It's two-fold mission is to serve
San
Diego
's
East
County
community through performances of
chamber music at local venues, in addition to performing
educational concerts at Junior High and High Schools
throughout our
San Diego
’s East County
community. As principal members of the Grossmont Symphony
Orchestra's string section, they also assist the music
director of the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra in coaching
members of its string sections, in addition to mentoring
their inside stand partners in rehearsals/performances.
It's varied performing repertoire includes chamber music
suitable for serious chamber music concerts, to educational
performances, to lighter music for social events.
Concert Information below!
Listen to a
sound file of the GSSQ in concert:
Borodin.mp3
Borodin.ra |
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Patricia McCormick |
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Patricia McCormick,
first
violinist with the Grossmont Symphony String Quartet,
and Concertmaster with the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra.
Exactly twenty years ago, at
the mere age of 13, Patricia joined the GSO because her
violin teacher wanted her to get some orchestral
experience. After two and a half years with GSO, she left
to join the San Diego Youth Symphony followed by the San
Diego Young Artists Symphony Orchestra- both conducted by
the late Louis J. Campiglia. She toured with them all over
Europe and Mexico. In the last four years, Patricia has
played first violin with the La Jolla Symphony, the Orquesta
de Baja California, and the Filarmonica Internacional de las
Californias. Patricia attributes her tenacity, passion, and
love of music, in large part, to Maestro Campiglia’s high
standards and appreciation for music.
Patricia studied violin with Lillian Hester, Janos
Negyesy and Michael Tseitlin and has received chamber music
ensemble training from Joseph Evans (Michigan State
University), Tarla Grau (Deutsches Symphonie Orchester
Berlin) and Rainer Mehne (Berliner Philharmoniker). She
attained her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering and
a minor in Advanced Music Performance from the University of
California, San Diego followed by an International MBA from
United States International University (2001). Patricia
married in August of 2001 and currently runs her own
manufacturer representative business from home. She and her
husband became proud parents of a baby girl late August of
last year. |
Elizabeth Valdez |
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Elizabeth Valdez,
second violinist with the Grossmont Symphony String Quartet,
and Principal Second Violinist of the Grossmont Symphony
Orchestra,
Elizabeth is passionate about music! The granddaughter of an
accomplished pianist and folk harp maker, her musical roots
run deep. Through early private study with Lillian Hester
and playing with the Helix High School Orchestra, it was
seemingly effortless for Elizabeth to create a solid
foundation and love for music. Her abilities continued to
flourish in local orchestras, including the USD Symphony,
Palomar Symphony Orchestra and the Grossmont Symphony
Orchestra. Her talents (and eagerness to learn from mentors)
have progressed her to the professional level that she now
enjoys with the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra and Grossmont
Symphony String Quartet. With over 10 years volunteering as
Principal 1st Violin for the CCT (Christian Community
Theatre) Orchestra, she has performed in hundreds of musical
productions. Elizabeth has also taught privately from her
home and coached the string department at Valhalla High
School. With a strongly developed style of playing she has
naturally progressed into a leadership role. Performing with
her home church vocal band and in several local church
orchestras as well as founding Sunrise Strings (for weddings
and parties), Elizabeth continues her quest to grow
professionally and is excited to learn new techniques from
her classically trained peers in the Chamber Orchestra. She
is currently a member of the violin studio of Hernan
Constantino. Elizabeth has been married 7 years
and is a proud, stay-at-home mother of two young boys. |
Mark Crellin |
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Mark Crellin,
violist with the Grossmont Symphony String Quartet
and principal violist with the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra,
is a native San Diegan. He began his music studies at the
age of 10 playing piano, reed, and brass instruments until,
at the behest of his High School orchestra director, he
discovered the viola. Mark has studied with noted San Diego
violists Louise Ottaiano, and Karen Elaine. Mark has
performed professionally with such orchestras as the
Minot Symphony Orchestra of North Dakota, and the
San Diego Chamber Orchestra, in addition to local San
Diego community orchestras. |
Gordon Grubbs |
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Gordon Grubbs,
cellist with the Grossmont Symphony String Quartet
and principal cellist with the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra,
has performed in chamber music and as soloist throughout
Southern California and Mexico. He began studying cello in
his home town of Wichita, Kansas, with master teacher Lois
Ayres Gordon, and quickly distinguished himself as a
soloist, a chamber musician, and orchestral player, winning
competitions and scholarships to help further his musical
studies at the National Music Camp at Interlochen, Michigan.
Mr. Grubbs joined the Wichita Symphony Orchestra
while pursuing a degree in music performance at Wichita
State University. These years provided many opportunities
including founding The Chamber Orchestra of Wichita,
and becoming a member of the W.S.U. Faculty 20th Century
Ensemble while still an undergraduate. After relocating
to Southern California, Mr. Grubbs studied with Los Angeles
Philharmonic cellist, Ronald Leonard. He has toured
extensively in Mexico with the Camerata de Enseneada de
Todos Santos and recorded with the Orquesta Pro
Musica Ensenada. Mr. Grubbs stays active in the
professional musical life of San Diego appearing frequently
in recital.
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Next Concert by the GSSQ:
For
more information, please call the Grossmont College Music Department
Office at: (619) 644-7298.
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