California Symphony
Drew Ford is an experienced musician and music educator who has held various roles such as Principal Cellist, Orchestra Librarian, Personnel Manager, and Private Lesson Teacher in multiple symphonies and festivals since 1998. With a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School and a Bachelor of Music degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Drew has a strong background in cello performance and music education.
California Symphony
California Symphony is distinguished by its position as "a model for regional orchestras" (Mercury News), its contribution to the classical music tradition through its innovative approach to concerts, its commitment to lifelong education for both the children and adults in its community, and its impact on the American classical music canon through the talent being fostered via California Symphony’s nationally recognized Young American Composer Residency.