Joanna Mendoza

(Associate Professor of Music, Viola)

The newest member of the Arianna String Quartet, violist Joanna Mendoza has been praised by New York Stringer Magazine for her "lush, sonorous and assertive tone." Ms. Mendoza has performed in North America, South America and Europe. Recent appearances include master classes and recitals at Renmin University in Beijing, China, University of Illinois and University of Wisconsin.

She has performed and taught at music festivals such as Interlochen Arts Camp, Chamber Music at the Barn, Mammoth Lakes Music Festival, Midwest Young Artists, and the Bellingham Music Festival. Ms Mendoza was the violist of the Harrington String Quartet from 1997-2007 and most recently served as Associate Professor of Viola at the University of Oklahoma. Originally from Milwaukee, Ms. Mendoza earned her degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Juilliard School. Her chamber music coaches have included members of the Amadeus, Juilliard, and Cleveland Quartets.

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