Kristen Hruby

I began my musical studies the way so many of my students have- in my school orchestra, and private lessons. In high school, I decided I wanted to share my love and passion for music with students and have never looked back.

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My first instrument was violin- I've been playing for 26+ years. I play 6 different instruments- violin, viola, cello, clarinet, saxophone, and piano. When I'm not teaching or playing, you can find me spending time with my husband, daughter, and two dogs.


Bonus Facts: My favorite color is blue, I love the Rocky Mountains, and I am a Cincinnati Bengals fan.​

Teaching and Performing Discography

Training

  • Masters of Music Education, Kent State University

  • Bachelor of Music Education/Licensure, Bowling Green State University

Current Musical Engagements

  • Violinist, Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra

  • Orchestra Director, MVSO Youth Strings Coda

  • Private Studio Teacher of 30+ students

  • Freelance Wedding Musician

Professional Organizations

  • American String Teachers Association

  • Ohio Music Education Association

Previous Engagements

  • Private Lesson Teacher of 19 years

  • Coached and assisted directing school ensembles in NE Ohio - band, orchestra, choir

  • Taught K-6 General Music and beginning choir

  • Performance experience in every ensemble setting

  • Enjoy performing classical repertoire and Broadway

Student Accomplishments

  • Accepted to Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestras and Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestras

  • OMEA Southwest Ohio Regional Orchestra

  • Participant of Brevard Music Center’s High School Orchestral Studies Program

  • Superior and Excellent ratings at OMEA Solo and Ensemble events

  • Perform with area Honor Orchestras and audition-only ensembles within their schools and across the Dayton and Cincinnati areas

  • Participation in Wright State University’s Fall String Festival, Bowling Green State University’s Summer Music Institute and Strings Day, Ohio State University Honors Orchestra

  • Accepted to Major and Minor in Music at the university level

Teaching Environment

  • Foster an environment of teamwork and community between students, parents, and teacher

  • Encourage students to step out of their comfort zones to develop confident, committed musicians while teaching to individual strengths, and challenging in areas of growth

  • Mistakes are sometimes the best tools for learning and growing as a musician!