Stanley Konopka
Viola Faculty, Conservatory
Chamber Music Faculty, Conservatory
Viola Faculty, Academy
Chamber Music Faculty, Academy
Viola DepartmentChamber Music DepartmentAcademy & Public Programs Viola DepartmentAcademy & Public Programs Chamber Music Department
Introduction
Stanley Konopka joined The °Ä6ͼ¿â Orchestra in 1991 and has been assistant principal viola since 1993. He previously served as principal violist and soloist with the National Repertory Orchestra and was a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Konopka has given concerts at chamber music festivals throughout North America such as Taos, Lakes, Pensacola and Banff.
Education
- Interlochen Arts Academy; studied with David Holland
- °Ä6ͼ¿â Institute of Music; studied with Robert Vernon
- Additional teachers and mentors include Milton Preves (principal viola, Chicago Symphony Orchestra) and Susan Starrett
Teaching Experience
- °Ä6ͼ¿â Institute of Music
- Encore School for Strings
- Oberlin Conservatory
- °Ä6ͼ¿â State University
- Kent/Blossom Music Festival