Meredith Maddox, Doctoral Candidate, Florida State University; MM, Violin Performance, Florida State University; Graduate Studies, Russian Academy of Music, Moscow, Russia; BM, Music Performance, Belmont University, Nashville, TN.

Meredith joins the UALR Music department after receiving her Master's degree in Performance, and completing Doctoral work at Florida State University. She also completed a year of study at the Russian Academy of Music, Gnessin Institute, in Moscow, Russia.

Currently, she is a member of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, the Quapaw String Quartet, and the violin/viola instructor at UALR. Meredith has also instructed at numerous summer music camps and enjoys teaching students of all ages and levels. She is a member of the Suzuki Association of Central Arkansas and performs in Arkansas' only klezmer band, Meshugga.

"I find a combination of performing and teaching to be a perfect balance for me. Using my skills and experience to introduce students to the world of music is not just rewarding, but also my wonderful responsibility. Ensuring a future for Classical music means we must encourage and inspire the musicians, patrons and music-lovers not only of today but tomorrow."