Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Central Florida (UCF) School of Performing Arts offers a comprehensive music program that provides students with a well-rounded education in music performance, theory, and history. The program is designed to prepare students for a professional career in music, whether as a performer, teacher, or music industry professional.

Strings Program

The Strings program at UCF is a highly respected and competitive program that offers students the opportunity to study with world-renowned faculty members. The program includes private lessons, masterclasses, and ensemble performances, and is designed to help students develop their technical and musical skills.

Violin

The Violin program at UCF is led by Dr. Ross Monroe Winter, who is a renowned violinist and pedagogue. The program offers students the opportunity to study with Dr. Winter and other faculty members, and to perform in a variety of ensembles, including the UCF Symphony Orchestra and the UCF Chamber Orchestra.

Viola

The Viola program at UCF is led by faculty member Chung Park, who is a highly respected violist and teacher. The program offers students the opportunity to study with Mr. Park and other faculty members, and to perform in a variety of ensembles, including the UCF Symphony Orchestra.

Cello

The Cello program at UCF is led by faculty member David Bjella, who is a highly respected cellist and teacher. The program offers students the opportunity to study with Mr. Bjella and other faculty members, and to perform in a variety of ensembles, including the UCF Symphony Orchestra.

Bass

The Bass program at UCF is led by faculty member Michael Hill, who is a highly respected bassist and teacher. The program offers students the opportunity to study with Mr. Hill and other faculty members, and to perform in a variety of ensembles, including the UCF Symphony Orchestra.

String Quartet

The String Quartet program at UCF is a specialized program that offers students the opportunity to study and perform with a string quartet. The program is led by faculty member Ayako Yonetani, who is a highly respected violinist and quartet player.

Alumni Highlights

• Aaron Edrington '00: Music Teacher, Foothill Elementary; MME, University of Colorado at Boulder
  • Degree: BME | Violin
• Beth Bichler '04: Orchestra Teacher, Hunter's Creek Middle School
  • Degree: MMEd | Viola
• Elizabeth Chaconas '12: Freelance Musician; Full-Time Violinist, Violectric
  • Degree: B.M., Music Performance | Viola
• Cody Roseboom '16: Principal Bass, Tokyo Symphony
  • Degree: B.M., Music Performance | Double Bass
• Yamilet Trujillo '10: A Gift for Music; Teacher; Performer – Space Coast Pops Orchestra, Classic Albums Live, Violectric
  • Degree: B.M., Music Performance | Cello

Faculty

• David Bjella: Faculty member, cello
• Michael A. Hill: Faculty member, bass
• Kaitlin Seto: Faculty member, viola
• Ross Monroe Winter: Coordinator of Graduate Studies for Music, and Professor, violin
• Ayako Yonetani: Faculty member, violin and string quartet

Program Details

The UCF School of Performing Arts offers a variety of degree programs in music, including the Bachelor of Music (B.M.) and Master of Music (M.M.) degrees. The program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education in music performance, theory, and history, and to prepare them for a professional career in music. The program includes private lessons, masterclasses, and ensemble performances, and offers students the opportunity to study with world-renowned faculty members.