Katherine Shuldiner is a renowned viola da gamba performer, teacher, and advocate based in Chicago. She graduated from Oberlin Conservatory under the tutelage of Catharina Meints and has since become a fixture in the city’s baroque music scene.
Katherine performs with prestigious ensembles such as The Newberry Consort, Bella Voce, Apollo Chorus with Elmhurst Symphony, Washington Bach Consort, La Follia Austin Baroque, and Bel Canto Chorus with Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra. Her repertoire spans soloist, consort, and continuo roles, and she has delivered acclaimed performances of Bach’s St. Matthew and St. John Passion.
Katherine’s dedication to the viola da gamba extends beyond the stage as she is a dedicated educator who teaches viola da gamba to students of all ages. She currently serves as the Viola da Gamba Teacher and Assistant Baroque Orchestra Director at Stevenson High School. In the summer, she shares her expertise at early music programs across the United States, including Mountain Collegium, VdGSA Conclave, and Whitewater Early Music Festival, where she also holds the position of viola da gamba program director. To learn more about Katherine Shuldiner and her work, visit her website kateshuldiner.com or subscribe to her YouTube channel, “Baking Music with Kate.”