Dr. Joanna Hood

Biography

Originally from Seattle, Joanna Hood studied viola under Isadore Tinkleman at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Abraham Skernick at Indiana University, Bloomington, where she earned her Master's degree. In 1986, she co-founded the Lafayette String Quartet and became an artist-in-residence at the University of Victoria, where she teaches viola and chamber music. Ms. Hood is also a member of the Galiano Ensemble and the Loma Mar Quartet, and has performed with Orchestra St. Luke's in New York City. As a committed educator, she served as an associate instructor at Indiana University starting in 1983. In addition to her teaching, she has significant performance experience, including performances with the Loma Mar Quartet and recordings with celebrated artists such as Sir Paul McCartney. She has commissioned works for viola from notable composers and has performed extensively across Canada and the United States. Ms. Hood’s performances have been broadcast on CBC and NPR, and she has participated in various music festivals including Spoleto and the Olympic Music Festival.

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