Tristan Macaggi
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Violist and educator with a broad background in solo, chamber, and orchestral performance, as well as international teaching experience. Focused on developing well-rounded musicians through applied instruction, ensemble coaching, and audition preparation. Emphasizes clarity of technique, stylistic awareness, and collaborative musicianship in all levels of training.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Viola Faculty
The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artist Orchestra
Henderson, NV
08.2024 - Current
- Teach viola sectionals for the Symphony and Academy Orchestras; provide weekly mentorship to students in an orchestral setting, focusing on ensemble skills, technique, and musical development
Teaching Assistant
The Cyrus Tang Foundation
Wujjiang, China
2025 - Current
- Serves as a teaching assistant at the Cyrus Tang Foundation Summer Music Camp in China during the summer sessions, supporting faculty with rehearsals, sectionals, and daily programming. Assists in coaching student ensembles, fostering collaborative musicianship, and helping maintain an engaging and structured learning environment for participants of varying levels.
Viola Faculty, Summer String Quartet Fellowship
The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artist Orchestra
Las Vegas, NV
2025 - Current
- Serves on faculty for the YAO String Quartet Fellowship, coaching chamber ensembles through focused work on ensemble cohesion, interpretation, and technical refinement, while guiding students in developing communication and collaborative performance skills.
Substitute Violist
Las Vegas Philharmonic
Las Vegas, NV
01.2026 - Current
- Currently serve as a section violist with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, performing in professional orchestral rehearsals and concerts
Assistant Teacher/Student Mentor
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto, ON, Canada
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Mentored students in the Taylor Academy at the Royal Conservatory of Music through chamber music coaching and chamber orchestra rehearsals; focused on ensemble cohesion, musical interpretation, and technical development in a collaborative performance setting.
Sectional Coach
Green Valley High School
Henderson, NV
2024 - 2026
- Served as a sectional coach for the Green Valley High School orchestra program, working with string sections in rehearsal settings to develop technical fundamentals, ensemble balance, and musical interpretation. Focused on strengthening section cohesion and supporting students’ overall orchestral development.
Substitute Violist
Hamiliton Philharmonic Orchestra
Hamilton, ON, Canada
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Served as substitute violist with the Hamilton Philharmonic, performing in rehearsals and concerts within a professional orchestral setting
Principal Violist
The National Academy Orchestra
Hamilton, ON, Canada
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Served as Principal Viola of the National Academy Orchestra, leading the viola section in rehearsals and performances while supporting ensemble cohesion, section leadership, and high-level orchestral preparation in a professional training environment.
Education
Master of Arts in Music Performance -
Haute École De Musique De Sion
Sion, Switzerland01-2026
Bachelor of Music, Performance (Honours) - Viola Performance
The Glenn Gould School At The Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto, Canada06-2024
Primary Teachers
- Timothy Ridout
- Steven Dann
Timeline
Substitute Violist
Las Vegas Philharmonic
01.2026 - Current
Viola Faculty
The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artist Orchestra
08.2024 - Current
Principal Violist
The National Academy Orchestra
06.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant Teacher/Student Mentor
The Royal Conservatory of Music
09.2022 - 05.2024
Substitute Violist
Hamiliton Philharmonic Orchestra
09.2022 - 05.2024
Teaching Assistant
The Cyrus Tang Foundation
2025 - Current
Viola Faculty, Summer String Quartet Fellowship
The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artist Orchestra
2025 - Current
Sectional Coach
Green Valley High School
2024 - 2026
Master of Arts in Music Performance -
Haute École De Musique De Sion
Bachelor of Music, Performance (Honours) - Viola Performance
The Glenn Gould School At The Royal Conservatory of Music