Dr. Amy Muchnick possesses a varied background as violist, conductor and clinician. As a violist, she has appeared throughout the United States and in several European settings as both recitalist and as a member of the Hawthorne String Trio.

Born and raised in Connecticut, she began her studies at the Hartt School of Music. After joining the Memphis Symphony, she concurrently earned a Master of Music Degree in viola performance from the University of Memphis. In 1988 she was awarded the prestigious Guarneri String Quartet Fellowship to attend the University of Maryland where she received a Doctoral of Musical Arts Degree.

Dr. Muchnick is a winner of numerous competitions such as the Emerson String Quartet Competition, Beethoven Young Artists Competition of Memphis, and the Columbia International Chamber Music Competition. Her innovative children's music programs have gained wide recognition for their creativity and educational originality. Dr. Muchnick is currently Professor of Viola and conductor of the Chamber Orchestra at Missouri State University.

To reach Dr. Muchnick call (417) 836-6958 or via email at AmyMuchnick@missouristate.edu.