Lauren Weaver

Private Lessons, Group Classes
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Lauren has performed as substitute for the Annapolis Symphony, National Philharmonic, New Orchestra of Washington, Maryland Symphony, and others. Previously, she resided for nearly a decade in New York City, where she was a longtime member of the New York Symphonic Ensemble, making eight tours in Japan with the group. Lauren has performed throughout the United States, as well as Europe and Asia. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Strathmore, and the National Cathedral, among other venues. She made her solo debut at age 17 with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra. 

 

In addition to performing classical music, Lauren has performed with notable artists Josh Groban, Michael Buble, The Roots, Sigur Ros, Boyz II Men, Idina Menzel, Randy Travis, Lee Greenwood, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and others, including TV appearances on NBC, ABC, and PBS. She has performed in major arena venues including the Verizon Center and Madison Square Garden. Lauren was cellist for the Grammy-nominated “Nine Types of Light” by TV on the Radio. 

 

Lauren attended high school at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, and went on to receive a Bachelor of Music in 2006 as a student of Guarneri Quartet cellist David Soyer and a Master of Music as a student of Marcy Rosen at Mannes College of Music. Her chamber music instructors include members of the Guarneri and Juilliard String Quartets, including Michael Tree and Isidore Cohen.

 

Lauren has been teaching for 20 years in both the Washington DC area and New York City. Her teaching style focuses on an individualized approach fostering creativity and excellence.