Sofia Gonzalez

sofia.gonzalez@stu.chiarts.org #(773) 574-2202 https://gonzaleznsofia.weebly.com/

Summary: I have 7 years of experience playing and performing on the violin. I have performed in many
parts of Chicago, and been apart of big events that occur in the Chicago and Downtown area. I take my
professionalism as a violinist and a student very seriously and I hope to achieve and pursue academic
studies as well as violin performance and musicianship.

Qualifications:
7 years of violin (Started in 2010-2017)
Paris, France Colloquium (2017)
After School Matters Violin Employment (2016-2017)
Merit School of Music Tuition Free Conservatory (2016-2018)
1 year of teaching (2014)
Concertmistress of Merit Intermediate Orchestra (2013)

Education:
ChiArts (The Chicago High School for The Arts) (2014-2018)
After School Matter (2016-2017)
Merit School of Music (2012-2017)
Chicago Academy Elementary School (2003-2014)

Academic Achievements:
AP US History
American Literature Honors
Chemistry Honors
Spanish For Native Speakers Honors (I,II) (2015-2016)
Human Geography Honors
World Literature Honors
English IV Honors
Spanish III Honors
US Government & Economics Honors
AB Honor Roll (2012)
Environmental Award (2012)
AB Honor Roll (2013)
AB Honor Roll (2014)
AB Honor Roll (2015)

Experience/Past Performances: (Throughout my 7 years of playing)

 Paris, France Trip Colloquium (2017)
Windy City Live Interview (2017)
Spanish Heritage Performance Latin Songs (2017)
After School Matters Gala (2017)
Michael Jackson Tribute (2017)
Merit Performathon Quartet (2016, 2017)
ILMEA Orchestra Competition (2014, 2015, 2016)
Chicago Symphony Center x5 (2012-2016)
Merit Conservatory Orchestra Performance (2016)
Performed for the Chicago Bulls (2016)
Performed in the Thanksgiving Parade (2016)
Performed downtown for the Christmas Show on Michigan Ave (2016)
Sweet Charity Musical (2015-2016)
CPS Solo Concerto Competition (2015, 2016)
Winter Showcase (2014, 2015, 2016)
Spring Showcase (2014, 2015, 2016)
Large String Ensemble (2014, 2015, 2016)
Allegro Strings (2012, 2013, 2014)
Concertmaster at Merit School of Music (2013)
Scholarship Competition for violin at Merit (2012)
Talent Show (2012, 2014)

Professional String Training: Piano skills/sight reading

Merit Private Lesson Teacher - Elizabeth Hand & Wrist Vibrato
Group Class-Elizabeth Loud tone/dynamics
Merit Intermediate Orchestra - Michelle George
Group Class - Headline
Able to shift in high positions
Merit Private Lesson Teacher -Iris Wei Perfect pitch in 1st position/tuning
Sectionals - Johanna Note reading/sight reading
Allegro String - Monica Lugo Knowledgeable on music history; broad
ChiArts String Ensemble Orchestra - Mina Zikri
spectrum, eras, composers
Upper-String Technique - Mina Zikri
Upper String Technique - Terence Grey Able to collaborate with other
ChiArts String Ensemble Orchestra - Terence instruments/musicians
Grey Solo Performance
Merit School of Music Conservatory Orchestra - Articulation/technique
Ben Bolter
Private Lesson Teacher - Chuck
Quartet - Jeannette Hoyt
After School Matters - Mr. & Mrs. Sandifer

Skills: