Garrett Groff
Cantonment,FL
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished violinist with extensive performance experience, including solo and ensemble work at Florida State University’s Ruby Diamond Hall and three years as Second Chair, Second Violin with the First Baptist Church of Pensacola orchestra. Served four consecutive years as Concertmaster of Pensacola’s All-County Orchestra. Known for exceptional tone quality, strong memorization skills, and being one of the most in-demand college-aged gigging musicians in the Pensacola area. A collaborative team player who mentors aspiring musicians and consistently contributes to the success of diverse ensembles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Violinist
Self-employed
08.2021 - Current
- Spends 3-5 hours each day practicing scales, pieces, and technique.
- Maintained a strong professional network through networking with local industry professionals.
- Earned $1000 cash reward for “Music study club competition- 1st place” for exceptional performance in 2023
- Performed as soloist on FSU’s ruby diamond hall in 2023
- Gigging musician- works well with other players toward end goals.
- Developed personalized practice routines for improved technical skills and performance consistency.
- Mentored 6 aspiring violinists, providing guidance on technique, interpretation, and practice habits.
- Learned numerous contemporary and classical pieces.
- Plays in 2 of the largest non-professional orchestras in Pensacola- UWF’s Runge chamber orchestra, Tate Highschool’s ACE chamber orchestra.
- Employed by First Baptist Church of Pensacola for 3 years as second chair second violin.
- Very versatile and adaptable- Collaborated with fellow musicians in all different combination ensembles.
Education
Tate Highschool
Pensacola, FLNon Degree Seeking (Dual Enrollment) -
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Advanced bowing techniques
- Exceptional vibrato
- Concert experience
- String quartet collaboration
- Teaching students
- Competitions experience
- Solid shifting technique
- Accurate rhythm
- Solo repertoire mastery
- Orchestral playing
- Efficient practice habits
- String quartet performances
- Effective memorization
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Expressive phrasing
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Chamber music experience
Timeline
Violinist
Self-employed
08.2021 - Current
Tate Highschool
Non Degree Seeking (Dual Enrollment) -
The University of West Florida
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