An enthusiastic musician comfortable in a variety of styles, Dr. Miriam English Ward holds degrees in viola performance from the Manhattan School of Music (BMA), the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University (MM) and the University of Wisconsin, Madison (DMA). She is the recipient of numerous awards, scholarships and honors, including the Strelow Graduate Teaching Assistantship with the Pro Arte Quartet and the principal quartet position in the renowned Gustav Meier International Conducting Program. Her diverse experience includes several years performing in recording studios, bands and chamber music recitals in
Dr. Anne Young hails from the great American Mid-West. She received her Doctor of Music Degree from Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington. Ms. Young founded a chamber opera company, West Coast Lyric Works, which produced a wide range of works including Monteverdi's Poppea, Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte, and a A Game of Chance by Seymour Barab. Her resume also includes engagements as orchestra manager for the Illinois Symphony; chorus master of the Illinois Symphony Chorus; Artistic Director for the Bear Valley Music Festival (located in the California Sierras). She won an NEA grant for collaborations with painter Deloss McGraw and poet W.D. Snodgrass in compositions for multi-media programs entitled “This is the house the poet built,” “The Wounded Angel” and “Life is Probably Round.” She currently resides in Portland, Oregon and is a founding faculty member of the Lake Oswego Music Academy, plays for the Oregon Ballet Theatre School, is a church musician and has a private studio. Among her music activities, performing with Nocturna is top of the list! Loves the company, the repertoire and the creativity.Repertoire
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