Beth Rosbach began playing the cello when she was 12, and quickly became involved in music groups such as the Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic and Oklahoma Youth Symphony.  She attended college at the University of Oklahoma, where she completed her Bachelor of Music Performance in 2001.  She moved to Colorado and attended the University of Colorado, obtaining a Master's degree in Music Performance in 2004. Currently, Ms. Rosbach maintains a private studio in Boulder and plays in the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, where she serves as their Assistant Principal cellist. She has also played with the Boulder Philharmonic, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and Fort Smith (AK) Symphony Orchestras.  She has attended the Aspen Music Festival, the Yehudi Menuhin Chamber Music Seminar in San Francisco, and the Brevard Music Festival.  Ms. Rosbach’s teachers have included Judith Glyde, Greg Sauer, Alan Harris, and Mark Schroeder, and she has performed in master classes for Lynn Harrell, David Geber, and Colin Carr.   Some more about me... Why and how did I become a professional cellist? I didn't plan on making a living playing the cello.  When I was a kid, I was mostly interested in subjects related to animals, like zoology and entomology (insects).  I enjoyed playing the cello and particularly playing in various orchestras, but was always set on doing something science related.  I started my undergraduate studies as a biochemistry major, with plans to go into genetic research.   At some point during that first year of college, I realized that I hated chemistry and lab work!  I was already getting a minor in music, so I switched majors to cello performance, and haven't looked back since. What do I do as a professional musician? There are primarily two things one can do as a musician: perform and teach.  I'm fortunate enough to enjoy doing both of these very much.  I teach private lessons to nearly 30 children and adults at the moment, with ages ranging from 7-70, and from beginner to advanced.  I also play in professional orchestras like the Fort Collins Symphony, which typically have concerts held from September to May.  During the summer I perform for weddings and receptions, either as a soloist or with a small group of 2-5 musicians. On a typical day you'll find me practicing (anywhere from 1-4 hours) and teaching lessons.  One or two weeks out of a month I may have orchestra rehearsals in the evenings, with concerts held on the weekends. What else do I like to do? I have an interest in preventing and treating performance-caused injuries suffered by musicians, and am helping to form a Wellness Center at the CU College of Music.  I volunteer at the Colorado House Rabbit Society, which is an animal shelter dedicated to rescuing and adopting rabbits.

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