Biography
Viola, violin Jr. Instructor
Alyssa Cabassa is a spirited Puerto-Rican violist from Northern Virginia and Maryland. Some of her performances have included playing in ensembles at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Millennium Stage, U.S. Capitol Congressional Record, and the Bulgarian and British embassies in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Cabassa is an avid educator and pedagogue, and serves as Vice President of the American String Teachers Association Chapter at George Mason University. She has been awarded multiple scholarships to pursue her music degree; some include the Presidential Scholarship during her time at Shenandoah Conservatory, and the Monson, Aitel, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Scholarships at George Mason where she currently studies.
In 2023 and 2024, Ms. Cabassa was a merit festival recipient where she had the opportunity to work with National Symphony Orchestra musicians in the Summer Music Institute at the Kennedy Center. In addition, she currently performs as the principal violist of the Mason Symphony Orchestra at George Mason.
Ms. Cabassa is currently pursuing her bachelor of music, double majoring in viola performance along with music education.
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