Diane Monroe: Classical Violinist, Crossover and Jazz Artist, Composer, and Coach

Diane Monroe*

Classical Violinist
Crossover and Jazz Artist
Composer, Chamber Player, Coach

Diane Monroe is at home in the world of music. From exciting, expressive violin recitals and memorable live premieres with orchestras, to chamber music appearances with a Who’s Who of classical and jazz artists, she welcomes listeners into her world.

Bow in hand, she charms, uplifts, and transports diverse
audiences via the classical repertoire, blends of jazz, spirituals, rhythm and
blues, and her moving, original compositions.

Diverse audiences. Diverse musical expressions. Drawing together musical worlds. Diane Monroe.

* Note: Diane Monroe is a Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour Roster Artist. Funding may be available to support engagements in: DC, DE, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more info, go to: www.PennPat.org

5/19/2009 NEWS

JUNE 9, 8:00PM-Come hear the Diane Monroe Quartet with Tony Miceli, Tony Marino, & Todd Isler at Chris's Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St. Phila,PA 19102 (see Upcoming Events page)

JUNE 11, 2:00pm"FROM SWING TO SCHUMANN" Caplan Hall, UARTS, Broad & Chestnut Sts.Diane Monroe's concert Soiree on Broad Street. See details on Upcoming Events page...

CD Coming Soon Innova Records!! "CANTO DI RITORNO", Concerto for Violin and Small Orchestra by composer, Andrew Rudin; Diane Monroe, violin; Orchestra 200l, James Freeman, conductor.

Coming Soon on MIND TV! Diane Monroe's solo demonstration video-a five minute clip-18 total broadcasts- A PennPat sponsored presentation- check PA regional listings-catch it on WYEB TV Channel 35 & Digital Channel 34 in Philly!

Coming Soon!! The Violin Concerto of David Baker, written for Diane Monroe, complete with improvisation. Stay tuned for this event!

Jazz Times Magazine/Jazz Times.Com Jan. '09- Diane Monroe is featured in Sol Hurwitz’s article, “Classical Cool, Jazz studies and Conservatory training find common ground in the 21st century”.

Diane Monroe is heard on top of the iTunes chart this season as featured soloist on the CD, “Worrisome Heart, by Folk/Blues singer-songwriter, Melody Gardot.