Nathan Cole is an accomplished musician and educator with extensive experience in orchestral performance and instruction. Currently serving as Faculty in Orchestral Repertoire at Colburn School since September 2020, Nathan also holds the position of First Associate Concertmaster with the Los Angeles Philharmonic since July 2011. Previous roles include Applied Instructor of Violin at Azusa Pacific University from September 2015 to June 2018, Violinist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 2002 to 2011, and Principal Second Violin with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra from September 2000 to June 2002. Nathan Cole earned a Bachelor's degree in Music from the Curtis Institute of Music, where studies took place from 1996 to 2000.