Rita Andrade - Viola
Rita Andrade, a native of Austin, Texas, is currently living as a professional violist and music educator in Los Angeles. After pursuing a pre-college arts education at Idyllwild Arts Academy in California, Rita continued studying viola performance for her bachelor’s degree in music at the University of Texas Butler School of Music and finished her masters at DePaul University in Chicago. In the years following school, Rita was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, with an assistant principal position for the 2014 - 2015 season. She also became a fellowship member of the Chicago Sinfonietta and Grant Park Symphony Project Inclusion programs geared toward promoting diversification in the world of classical music. Alongside her orchestral pursuits, Rita is a founding member of the ATLYS String Quartet. Together they sailed the seas performing over 900 concerts representing Lincoln Center of NYC. The quartet continues to travel and perform in a partnership with Brave Enough Artists Agency, amplifying their passion for the classical tradition through the use of electronics and pedals. Outside of teaching and performing, you can find Rita on her yoga mat, strolling through farmer’s markets or wandering around with her camera to practice her hobby and love for street photography.