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Catherine Olivier, ViolinAlongside Charles, Catherine Olivier is currently the co-director of the Lubbock ISD All-District Tango Orchestra, the Head Orchestra Director at Hutchinson Middle School, Orchestra, and a Private Teacher for violin in Lubbock, TX.
As a performer, Catherine is one of the founding members of Tango Llaneros and has performed many tango works, including Piazzolla's "Maria de Buenos Aires" and his Tango Ballet. She has attended the Cuarteto Tanguero Summer Workshop and continues to seek out learning opportunities in tango education. Catherine attended Texas Tech University where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Certificate of World Music Performance in Tango, and a Masters in Music Education at Texas Tech University. |
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Nataliya Sukhina, pianoDr. Nataliya Sukhina is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Practice and Coordinator of Collaborative Piano area at Texas Tech University. In addition to performing
with students, faculty and guest artists, she teaches applied piano and Collaborative Skills for Pianists and Chamber Literature courses. Nataliya Sukhina is a highly sought-after pianist with an extensive and diverse repertoire and numerous years of collaborative experience with vocalists and instrumentalists. She is proficient in several other keyboard family instruments, including fortepiano, harpsichord, and organ, and finds herself equally at home with early, classical, and contemporary music repertoire. In spare time she loves to cook, hike, dabble in different styles of folk dancing, and chill at home with her cat. |
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HANNAH MACGILLIVRAY, BASS
Hannah Macgillivray, the newest member of Tango Llaneros, arrived in Lubbock, Texas by way of Calgary, Alberta to pursue graduate studies at Texas Tech University. She received her MM from Texas Tech and is currently working towards her DMA under the tutelage of Dr. Mark Morton. Hannah has had the opportunity to perform with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, and has performed as a soloist with the University of Calgary Orchestra, where she received her BMus. In addition to her formal studies, Hannah enjoys exploring different avenues of music and strives to become a versatile performer. |
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JEREMY COUTURE, CELLO
Jeremy Couture is from Lubbock, TX and is a founding member of Tango Llaneros. He began playing the cello at age 11. He is an active student in the Texas Tech School of Music, the community and at festivals around the country. At TTU, he has served as Assistant Principal cello of the University Symphony Orchestra, was an officer of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, has been a member of the TTU Tango Camarata and the Celtic Ensemble, and has been one of the busiest chamber musicians having participated in numerous string and mixed ensembles. Jeremy has also taught in the TTU String Project and is a Supplemental Faculty member with LISD. Along with his busy performance schedule at churches and private events in Lubbock, Jeremy is also a substitute cellist with the Lubbock and the Big Spring Symphonies. Nationally, Jeremy has attended the Hot Springs Music Festival (AR) and the Bay View Chamber Music Festival (MI). Scholarships he has received include Sponsor a Student Scholarship and he is a scholarship student in the School of Music. J |
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ANNA KIM, VIOLIN
Anna Kim is a music educator and violin performer in Lubbock, TX. Born and raised in a musical family, she learned piano at the age of 5 and violin at the age of 7. Anna is currently studying her Bachelors in Music Education and Violin Performance with Dr. John Gilbert at Texas Tech University School of Music. While pursuing her studies, Anna represents her university through many organizations in her community. She performs in the TTU Symphony and TTU Tango Orchestra, along with playing in Chamber groups. Anna is currently an ambassador of the TTU School of Music and is also the Vice President of the TTU American String Teachers Association. |
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