Member
Contact Information
lindsey.s.tootle@gmail.comhttps://www.lindseytootle.com
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Early Music Skills & Interests
Viola Da Gamba, ViolinEarly Music Affiliations
Advocate, Board Member -EMA, Board Member -Other, Concert Producer, Educator, Musicologist, Performer
Biography
Known for her rich storytelling, warm stage presence, and imaginative interpretations of early music, Baroque violinist Lindsey Tootle captivates audiences with performances that are as vibrant as they are historically informed.
Artistically, Lindsey splits her time between her current base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and her home state of Alabama. In Cincinnati, Lindsey is the principal Baroque violinist of Seven Hills Baroque and collaborates frequently with colleagues for performances throughout the region. In Alabama, she co-founded Bama Baroque, among the state’s first and only professional early music ensembles. Her work there is especially focused on exploring the space where Baroque and folk traditions meet.
Further performance credits include Harmonie Universelle (USA), with members of New Trinity Baroque and the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, and with musicians of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. She also serves on Early Music America’s Emerging Professional Leadership Council (EPLC) and was elected the EPLC’s secretary in 2025.
Lindsey studied Baroque violin with Gesa Kordes, modern violin with Jenny Gregoire, and historical performance practice with Dr. Don Fader at the University of Alabama, where she graduated cum laude with a B.M. in violin performance.
Outside of music, Lindsey works as an immigration paralegal at a Cincinnati law firm. She is a lifelong history enthusiast, an experienced runner, and a devoted Alabama Crimson Tide football fan. She’s married to her college sweetheart, John, and they have made Cincinnati their home since 2021 alongside their very silly cat, Pepper.
Social media: Facebook (personal) / Instagram (personal) / Instagram (music)
