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Dr. Christina Adams, violin/viola
Dr. Christina Adams is the Assistant Professor of Violin & Viola at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi and faculty at the Montecito International Music Festival, and recently served as the Instructor of Violin, Viola & Chamber Music at the University of South Florida. She holds degrees from the University of South Florida, Boston University, and a D.M.A. from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Adams appears frequently as a solo, chamber, and orchestral musician. She has collaborated with leading artists from around the country, including New York Philharmonic principals, and has performed throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia. She has previously held positions with both the Ann Arbor and Jackson Symphony Orchestras, and her performances have been heard on radio stations throughout the U.S., including several appearances on Florida Classical WSMR.
One of Christina's main areas of focus is making classical music relatable and accessible. She previously served as the artistic director of "If Music Be the Food...Lansing," a concert series that directly benefits the Greater Lansing Food Bank. Currently, she is part of the Musicista Collective, a community concert series in the Tampa area spearheaded by violinist Sungho Jung.
Dr. Adams is an enthusiastic advocate for contemporary classical music and has worked closely with composers including Augusta Read Thomas, Salvatore Sciarrino, and has premiered and recorded pieces for Taiwanese composer Chihchun Chi-Sun Lee. She is the violinist/violist of the Four Corners Ensemble, and can be heard on Navona Records with the Four Corners Ensemble on their album, "World Map."
To learn more about Christina, visit cmadamsvlnvla.com.