Amy Hess

Amy Hess is an accomplished violist with extensive experience in various orchestras and ensembles. Currently, Amy serves as Section Viola for both the Grant Park Music Festival and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and performs with the Chicago Philharmonic. Previous roles include Section Viola at the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and Principal and Section Viola with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Amy's background includes a Graduate Assistantship at Northwestern University and a position at Oberlin College's Central Ticket Service. Educational qualifications include a Master of Music in Viola Performance from Northwestern University and a combined BA and BM in French and Violin Performance from Oberlin College and Conservatory. Additionally, Amy has experience as an English tutor for middle school students.