Margaret O’Malley
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic performer and teacher, with experience in a wide array of solo and ensemble work. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to unexpected situations, whether in a music studio, a concert hall, or a busy restaurant. Firm proponent of fostering the love of classical music through outreach performances and education at every age and level.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
Skogen Kitchen
06.2022 - 06.2025
Provided a high level of service to customers in a fine dining experience, describing dishes in an engaging manner, offering personalized, knowledgeable wine pairings, and providing recommendations and adjustments for individuals with food allergies,
Teacher's Assistant
Julie Maura Bickel
01.2021 - 05.2021
Helped facilitate rehearsals for Vivaldi Strings, a pre-college ensemble comprised of Suzuki trained musicians, by printing and organizing sheet music, aiding in directing rehearsals when needed, and providing occasional music coachings to small groups and individual students.
Chamber Coach
09.2017 - 05.2019
Gave weekly chamber coachings to a string trio comprised of middle-school aged children. Taught ensemble technique, offered musical guidance, and helped implement effective rehearsal and performance strategies. The trio performed on many occasions and worked on a variety of repertoire, including Beethoven String Trios, and arrangements of popular works, such as Maple Leaf Rag by Joplin.
Education
Masters in Viola Performance -
Rice University
Houston, TX05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Vocal Performance
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD05-2024
No Degree - Viola Performance
The Juilliard School
New York, NY01-2021
Skills
- Versatile music teacher
- Solo and ensemble performer
- Proficient in violin and viola
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Concerto Festival, First Place Viola, Solo with orchestra, 2018
- Oistrakh Symphony Orchestra Concerto Festival, First Place Viola, Solo with orchestra, 2018
- Northern Illinois University Concerto Competition, First Place Violin, Solo with orchestra, 2018
- West Suburban Concerto Competition, First Pace Violin, Solo with orchestra, 2017
- Stanger Concerto Competition, Honorable Mention Violin, 2017
- DuPage Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, Honorable Mention Violin, 2017
- Society of American Musicians Competition, First Place Violin, 2017
- Oistrakh Symphony Orchestra Concerto Festival, Honorable Mention, Violin, 2017 Oistrakh Symphony Orchestra Concerto Festival, Honorable Mention with Distinction, Viola,2016
- Rockford Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, First Place Violin, Solo with orchestra, 2015
- DuPage Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, Honorable Mention, Violin, 2015
- Glen Ellyn - Wheaton Women’s Music Club, First Place Violin, Solo performance, 2014
Chamber Awards
- Fischoff International Chamber Semi-Finalist 2018
- Discover National Chamber Competition First Place and Overall Winner 2018
- Barnett Chamber Competition Prize Winner 2018
- Enkor National Chamber Competition, Second prize 2017
- Rembrandt Chamber Competition, Second prize, 2016
- Fischoff International Chamber Quarter-Finalist 2015
Timeline
Waitress
Skogen Kitchen
06.2022 - 06.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Julie Maura Bickel
01.2021 - 05.2021
Chamber Coach
09.2017 - 05.2019
Masters in Viola Performance -
Rice University
Bachelor of Science - Vocal Performance
Black Hills State University
No Degree - Viola Performance
The Juilliard School