Bio
Christina Leach, is a violinist from Greenville, South Carolina, and a student at Florida State University. She currently studies as a Violin Performance major with Shannon Thomas as a Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation Recipient. She began playing violin at the age of six and quickly developed a passion for performance and chamber music.
Christina has had the opportunity to serve numerous leadership roles including concertmaster for the Florida State University Philharmonia, South Carolina All-State Orchestra (SCMEA 2023), the Greenville Fine Arts Center chamber orchestra, and Greenville County Youth Orchestra.
For several summers, Christina has enjoyed continuing her studies domestically and internationally. She has participated in the Virtuoso and Belcanto Festival in Italy, the University of Michigan Centerstage Strings program, the Masterworks Festival, and the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute.
An accomplished soloist and chamber musician, Christina has performed solos with several orchestras and been recognized in multiple competitions. Christina has also enjoyed studying chamber music throughout high school and college, where she has won several awards.
Fun Facts
Aside from her studies, she also enjoys teaching younger kids, participating with music at her church, hanging out with people, and painting!
