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Snapshot | Education | Bio | Reviews | Events | Contact Teacher Lisa Creason In a nut shell I began playing the violin at age eight. Since that time, I have performed all over the United States and Canada (Las Vegas was the best!) for well-reknowned guests such as the Pope, Paul John II, the original Ronald McDonald, Dan Quayle, CEOs of various companies throughout the Midwest and many, many more. After receiving a full regents scholarship, I completed my bachelor degree in Music Performance at Arizona State University. I then went onto become a member of the Chicago Civic Orchestra, performing with (and for) great musicians, such as: Pierre Boulez, Sir George Solti, Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, Reuben Gonzalez, Albert Ignolikov and Rachel Barton. I have been concertmaster for various ensembles and am well versed in leading groups. I also performed in various capacities (solo section, section performer, concertmaster) for many ballet, musical theaters and other ensembles in Arizona, Illinois and Wisconsin. I developed a love for strolling while in the Tremper Golden Strings, which lead me to create a strolling environment for me in my string quintet, the Black Tie Affair String Ensemble in 1995. I also perform with a variety of rock, jazz, celtic and country bands (gotta play my banjo sometime!). I began teaching privately in 1991. I have clinicianed, judged and also developed and directed the Jack Benny Signature Strings for two years. Creating another ensemble here is one goal I have for this year. "I teach because I can and because I want everyone to enjoy music as much as I do." Recent local performances include: Performed with Clay Aiken, Anne Murray and a really great "Led Zeppelin" tribute band. Performed under the great direction of Gerald Hoffman for the St. Joesph's musical: How to Succeed in Business without even trying. Not including various corporate and private functions and invitations to perform with some awesome artists. Stay tuned for more. r Teaching: Private Instructor, Pleasant Prairie, WI 1991-2004 Jack Benny Center for the Arts, Waukegan, IL 1998-99 Pacetti's Music Store 1988 - 1999 Experience: 1995 - present Director, Black Tie Affair String Ensemble 1998 - present As needed perform with: Big band, country band, jazz, celtic, and other musical groups. EXPERIENCE: Orchestral Performance • Freelance for various orchestras throughout Midwest, 1994 - present • Chicago Civic Orchestra, First Violin, Summer 1990, Full time 1992 - 1994 • Arizona State University, Concertmaster, 1988 - 1991 • Arizona State University, Lyric Opera Theater, Concertmaster, 1987 - 1991 • Arizona Ballet, First Violinist, 1990 – 1991 Other Professional Groups • Black Tie Affair String Ensemble, 1995–Present, Director/Lead Violinist Performing for corporate, government and private events across North America. • Substitute and freelance for various orchestras and pit performances throughout Midwest Alternate • Spoleto Music Festival, 1989 – 1992 • New World Symphony, 1991 Notabe Performances include • Soloist, Kenosha Pops Band, Schindler’s List • Pastoral Visit, Pope John Paul, II, Tempe, Arizona, 1987 • Luncheon, Dan Quayle, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1987 • Soloist, Tremper High School, Mozart Concerto No. IV, 1986 • Tremper Golden Strings, performed throughout North America, 1983–1986 MUSICAL DIRECTION: Orchestral include Chicago Civic Orchestra • Sir George Solti • Daniel Barenboim • Zubin Mehta • Pierre Boulez Arizona State University • Henry Charles Smith, III • Eugene Lombardi Private Instruction • Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Albert Igolnikov, 1992–1994 Sectionals with various Chicago Symphony members such as Ruben Gonzalez • Arizona State University: Frank Spinosa, Eugene Lombardi, Marla Mutschler, 1986–1991/