Member
Contact Information
julie.elhard@gmail.comLocation
Saint Paul
Minnesota
Early Music Skills & Interests
Other Bowed Strings, Viola Da Gamba, VioloneEarly Music Affiliations
Administrator, Educator, Performer, Publisher
Biography
Julie Elhard appears regularly as a soloist and chamber musician and has made several appearances with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, including the St. Matthew Passion by Bach under the direction of Nicholas McGegan. Ms. Elhard was awarded a 2016 and 2012 Artist’s Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and a Jerome Foundation grant in 2002 to study with Margriet Tindemans. She received a Performing Artist Certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music in The Hague, Netherlands and has taught at workshops across North America. She teaches viola da gamba at Macalester college and has published a series of books for viola da gamba called, the Passamezzo Method. She served as Conclave Music Director for the Viola da gamba Society of America’s annual workshop from 2021-2024.
