Molly Shira
Violin and Viola Performer and Teacher
Professional ExperienceViolin and Viola Performer and Teacher
- Freelance violinist/violist, Boston MA area, 2006-present Weddings, parties, other events as requested
- Occasional Brass and Strings, 2011-present
Violin and viola in various chamber ensembles - Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, 2011-present
Section viola - Fusion String Ensemble, 2013-2016 Violin and viola
- Newton Symphony Orchestra, Newton MA, 2006-2008 Section viola
- Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra, Cedar Falls IA, 1998-2005 Section viola
- Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Dubuque IA, 1997-2003 Assistant principal viola
- Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra, Cedar Rapids IA, 1996-2000 Section viola
Teaching Experience
- Making Music Matters, Boston MA, 2015-present
- All Newton Music School, Newton MA, 2006-present
- Private Studio, Boston MA area, 2006-present
- Community Music Center of Boston, Boston MA, 2017-2019
- Artisan Music Studios, Boston MA, 2007-2011
- University of Northern Iowa Suzuki School, Cedar Falls IA, 2002-2005
- Northeast Iowa School of Music, Dubuque IA, 2001-2003
- Private Studio, Iowa City IA, 1998-2001
- BA Music and English, University of Iowa, 1994
- MA Music Coursework, University of Northern Iowa, 2007
Professional Development
- Massachusetts Cultural Council META (Music Educators and Teaching Artists) Fellowship Cohort, 2016-2018
- Music Education and Special Needs Study Group, Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music, 2018
- Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum Conference, Boston Conservatory, 2014