Phone
Box Office: 941-953-3434
Administration: 941-953-4252
Hours
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
And at the concert venue one hour prior to showtime.
Hometown: Erie, PA
First year with Sarasota Orchestra: 2004
Instrument: Shawna's violin is an 1851 Pedrinelli.
Education: Bachelor of Music – Eastman School of Music; Longy School of Music; Master of Music – Carnegie Mellon University; New World Symphony
Career Highlights: Along with her love for classical performance, Shawna frequently enjoys opportunities to work in other musical genres with many amazing artists. She has performed with Renee Fleming, Andrea Bocelli, Audra McDonald, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Johnny Mathis, Barry Manilow, Mary J. Blige, Jackie Evancho, David Foster, Paul Anka, Bernadette Peters, Celtic Thunder, CeeLo Green, Peter Cetera of Journey, Paul Oakenfold, Celtic Women, 2 Cellos, and The Irish Tenors.
Passions and Interests: An active teacher, Shawna finds enjoyment in fostering the talents of the young violinists in her studio. She loves to spend time with her family, including her three beautiful children, Preston, Julian, and Angelique, and travel the world making music.
Box Office: 941-953-3434
Administration: 941-953-4252
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
And at the concert venue one hour prior to showtime.
Our mission is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.
Sarasota Orchestra is committed to making our performances and facilities accessible to everyone in our community.
All of the Orchestra’s facilities are accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Assistive listening devices are available for all Orchestra performances.