Anne B.

Anne B. is a passionate performer known for her adaptability and unique sound. Recent recordings include work with Little Moon, Gavin McMahan, and Johanna Jones. Anne has been a featured soloist and orchestral musician at venues such as Smetana Hall in Prague, University of Salzburg’s Aula Hall, and at the Royal Palace of Caserta for a UNICEF benefit concert. Anne was recently chosen as the cello soloist for the Orchestra at Temple Hill’s production of the oratorio “Lamb of God”, which featured five performances across the Bay Area.

Anne holds a Master’s degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. During her time at the conservatory, she was an integral part of the orchestra and was an avid chamber musician. While attending school, Anne founded a cello program at the Myriad School of Music in the Bay Area. She successfully brought in students and created a comprehensive cello curriculum for the school. During her undergraduate years she managed a thriving cello studio of over fifteen students ages 4-15.

Anne was the principal cellist of the Brigham Young University Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestras and had the opportunity to travel across Europe performing with the orchestra in various venues in Austria, Italy and the Czech Republic. While on tour she was the principal cellist and soloist for Ginastera’s Variaciones Concertantes.  This tour also included community outreach opportunities, like meeting with Ukrainian Refugees and performing for and meeting Italian ambassadors. Her studies also took her abroad for a semester in Italy, where she performed and studied with the Conservatory De Milan orchestra. Anne was the cellist of the BYU Honors Quartet, where she was responsible for putting on concerts for the community.

Anne firmly believes that music education helps people become the best version of themselves. From developing fine motor skills at a young age to learning discipline and perseverance, it is essential for students to learn to love music and recognize it as a blessing. This doesn’t mean it won’t be hard or frustrating, but the most challenging things can also bring the most joy. Using music to help others is where Anne finds the most fulfillment as a musician, and she hopes her students learn the same. Anne strives to understand each student’s learning style and create a student-led lesson plan where they work together to find what works best.