Dorthea Stephenson is currently in her fourth year of a Bachelor’s of Music Degree in Viola Performance at the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music, where she studies with Dr. Molly Gebrian. An avid advocate for underrepresented voices in classical music, Dorthea was part of a team of musicians from across the country to develop a database for underrepresented composers who have written viola repertoire. The database is currently on the American Viola Society website, and has over 500 composers and nearly 1600 pieces. While at the University of Arizona, she has performed with several ensembles, including University of Arizona Philharmonic, Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Desert Violas (a viola ensemble), and various chamber ensembles. She loves classical music, and would like to have a studio someday where she can share her love of viola and music with other underprivileged students free of charge. Dorthea is passionate about sharing the gift of music with underprivileged students in hope that music provides as much peace and solace as It does for herself. Dorthea also hopes to continue to pursue a graduate degree in viola performance once she graduates, and hopes to have a career as an orchestral musician.
