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John and Jeanne Blackburn - Associate Concertmaster
Chair
Joni Hanze-Bjella is Associate Concertmaster
of the Orlando Philharmonic. A native of Iowa,
she graduated from Drake University with degrees in
Violin Performance, Piano Performance, and Piano Pedagogy.
She
has also played with the Cincinnati Symphony, Florida
Symphony, Brevard Symphony, Annapolis Symphony, and
Lexington Philharmonic and has held title positions
with the South West Florida Symphony Orchestra, Tampa
Bay Ballet Orchestra, and Drake Symphony Orchestra.
As
a pianist, Ms. Bjella has done extensive accompanying
for studios at Stetson University and the University
of South Florida. She has also taught piano and
violin privately and taught keyboard at both Stetson
and Drake Universities.
Ms.
Bjella resides in DeLand, Florida with her husband
David and daughters Anna and Lauren.
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Joni
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