Genie Wie, Violin
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Grew up: Chicago, IL / Schaumburg, IL
Started playing: I began violin and piano simultaneously at the age of 4. The violin won. And yes, I should’ve listened to my mom and continued with piano.
Education: Undergraduate studies at Rice University. Graduate studies completed at Mannes College of Music.
Began with SRS: I’m a new member! Beginning in the fall of 2010.
Non-SRS Groups: Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (Madison, WI), ProMusica Chamber Orchestra (Columbus, OH), Monterey Symphony.
Favorite music: I still love listening to classical music. Mainly chamber music, but otherwise you’ll find me listening to indie/alternative bands.
In my iPod: Berlin Philharmonic, Cleveland String Quartet, U2, REM, Airborne Toxic Event, Hillary Hahn, Cyndi Lauper, Elvis Costello, Fleet Foxes, Arctic Monkeys, ABBA (I need to amuse myself while cleaning my apartment).
Hobbies: I’ve been pretty devoted to practicing Bikram Yoga for the past 18 months. I also like to run, hike, ski, read modern fiction, and the Weekend FT.
Email: Eugeniann@aol.com ; Eugeniawie@gmail.com
Teaching info: I had taught in the Chicago area mainly at the Music Institute of Chicago for seven years. I had a violin studio, coached chamber music and directed the chamber music program for two years. I also have taught in outreach programs, conducted sectionals and participated in demonstrations for other Chicago area schools and local ensembles. I look forward to finding teaching opportunities in the bay area in the near future.