Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Awardsscholarships
Accomplishments
Primary Violin Instructors
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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John Guzdek

Summary

Expert violinist experienced in concerts, special events and studio recordings. Strong attention to detail with unparalleled work ethic. Highly talented in chamber performance, classical music and modern adaptions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Second Violin I and II, Tutti

Roosevelt Symphony Orchestra
08.2023 - Current

· Prepared, rehearsed, and performed classical repertoire with full and chamber orchestras

Concertmaster, First Violin

Eastern Michigan University Symphony Orchestra
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Assistant Concertmaster 2019 - 2020
  • EMUSO President 2020 - 2023
  • Assisted master's student with Erhu music education project.
  • Assisted in choral graduate recital recordings, and full choir with solo violin
  • Promoted community outreach initiatives by assisting the Director of Orchestral Activities at EMU with several open houses and participating in educational programs such as workshops or demonstrations at local schools or community centers.
  • Collaborated with the conductor for seamless concert execution, effectively interpreting musical scores and communicating artistic vision.

Section First Violin

Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Promoted community engagement with interactive outreach concerts aimed at diverse audiences.

Section First Violin

Oakland Youth Symphony Orchestra
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Mastered diverse repertoire spanning various styles, composers, and historical periods to deliver versatile performances.

First Violin Section

Oakland University Honors Orchestra
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assisted in section leadership by providing guidance on bowings, fingerings, and interpretation for fellow violinists.
  • Strengthened technical proficiency by diligently practicing scales, arpeggios, and etudes.

Education

Master of Music -

Chicago College of Performing Arts
Chicago, IL
05.2025

Bachelor of Music -

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
01.2023

High School Diploma -

Clarkston High School
Clarkston, MI
05.2019

Awardsscholarships

  • Barry Manilow Competition, 2020, Second place winner
  • Jessie Dillman Scholarship, Year?
  • Shing Cheng Seetoo Scholarship, Year?

Accomplishments

  • Chicago College of Performing Arts, Dean’s list for all three semesters thus far (Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2024)
  • Eastern Michigan University, Dean’s list all four years

Primary Violin Instructors

  • Almita Vamos, 2023 - present
  • Liba Schacht, 2023 - present
  • Adrienne Rönmark, 2023 - present
  • Daniel Foster, 2019 - 2023
  • Bill Milicevic, 2018 - 2019

Volunteer Experience

  • Viva Vivaldi! Night with Music of the Baroque, Chicago, IL, 2023
  • MASTA Camp, counselor, Commerce Township, MI, 06/01/22
  • Presented Ysaye’s Second Sonata at EMU Undergraduate Symposium, 2021

Timeline

Principal Second Violin I and II, Tutti

Roosevelt Symphony Orchestra
08.2023 - Current

Concertmaster, First Violin

Eastern Michigan University Symphony Orchestra
08.2019 - 05.2023

Section First Violin

Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra
08.2019 - 12.2019

Section First Violin

Oakland Youth Symphony Orchestra
08.2018 - 05.2019

First Violin Section

Oakland University Honors Orchestra
08.2017 - 05.2018

Master of Music -

Chicago College of Performing Arts

Bachelor of Music -

Eastern Michigan University

High School Diploma -

Clarkston High School
John Guzdek