Erin Winemiller, Cello

Erin has been an active freelance cellist and teacher in the Portland area for ten years and is currently in her 9th season with the Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra. She currently maintains a large studio of private cello students with locations in Vancouver and Gresham and is also on the faculty of Rose City Music Academy. She was appointed Assistant Principal Cellist of the Vancouver Symphony in 2007. During the 2008-2009 season Erin also performed with the Portland Chamber Orchestra, Oregon East Symphony, Portland Symphonic Choir, Portland Summerfest Opera Orchestra, Astoria Music Festival Orchestra, and in the BRAVO! Vancouver concert series. Erin has also been on the faculty of the Chamber Music Camp of Portland since 2008.

A strong proponent of new avenues for classical music, Erin has recorded and performed with the Portland Cello Project and several pop and Indie rock musicians in Portland. She is also an active member of Classical Revolution PDX and regularly joins the Filmusik orchestra, two projects that seek to expand performance opportunities for musicians in the Portland area. Erin is also active as a recitalist and plays with the Classical Revolution PDX String Quartet, Ruslan String Quartet, Fleur-de-Lis Trio, and the Silverwood Trio.

In addition to her musical background, Erin holds a Masters in Counseling from Portland State University. She lives in Gresham with her husband and two young children.