Yvonne Smith

Yvonne Smith is an accomplished violist and music educator with extensive experience in performance and artistic direction. Currently serving as a violist for the Lyra Baroque Orchestra, Yvonne also co-founded La Speranza, where Yvonne holds the titles of Artistic Director and violist. Since 2009, Yvonne has worked as a professional musician and teacher across various locations in Houston, providing instruction in violin and viola. Engagements with prestigious organizations include BACH SOCIETY HOUSTON, Ars Lyrica Houston, and the Houston Symphony, among others. Yvonne holds a Master of Music and a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from Rice University, as well as a high school diploma in music from the Baltimore School for the Arts.