CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF THE BLACK HILLS
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      • Dawn Edwards, Harp
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      • Wanchi, Violin
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      • Hyobi Sim, Viola
      • Madeline Sharp, Viola
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      • NEA Artworks Grant 2018
      • Black Hills Pioneer Press-January 9, 2015
      • Orlando Sentinel-February 4, 2015
      • Black Hills Pioneer Press-May 13, 2015
      • Rapid City Journal-May 21, 2015
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Julie Edwards, Viola
Born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota, Julie Edwards began studying viola in the public schools at age 9. Encouraged at age 10 by her orchestra instructor not to quit viola and switch to flute, because “Everyone needs violas, if you play viola you’ll always have work, but flute players are a dime a dozen,” Julie made up her mind to pursue a career in viola and went on to receive Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in viola performance from Indiana University, where she studied with Atar Arad. After college, Julie began a series of moves that took her to locations that needed violas, including Chicago and Pittsburgh, and became a member of The Louisville Orchestra. Julie is currently a violist in the Utah Symphony, and hopes that everyone still needs violas.
Julie was elected by her musician colleagues to represent them on the USUO Board of Trustees and Executive Committee for a two-year term beginning September 2019.
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission
    • Awards
    • Musicians >
      • Dawn Edwards, Harp
      • Justin Bruns, Violin
      • Kia Hill, Professional Dance
      • Sarah Grimes, Violin
      • Wanchi, Violin
      • Eunice Kim, Violin
      • Hyobi Sim, Viola
      • Madeline Sharp, Viola
      • Joel Dallow, Cello
      • Michael Hill, Double Bass
      • Alan Morrison, Piano/Organ
      • Robert Koenig, Piano
      • Aaron Goldman, Flute
      • Dr. Nora Lee Garcia, Flute
    • Board of Directors
    • Executive Director
    • Artistic Director
    • Lakota Advisors
  • Classical Series
  • Education
    • Musical Story Time, "Teddy Bear Series"
    • Discovery of Strings and Harp
    • General Beadle Residency >
      • General Music-Composer
    • Children's Family Concert
    • Mindful Musical Moments
    • Celebration of Strings
    • Autism >
      • Autism FAQs
      • Going to the Library pictorial
    • Masterclass 2020
  • Media
    • Photos
    • Music
    • Media Coverage >
      • NEA Artworks Grant 2018
      • Black Hills Pioneer Press-January 9, 2015
      • Orlando Sentinel-February 4, 2015
      • Black Hills Pioneer Press-May 13, 2015
      • Rapid City Journal-May 21, 2015
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Projects
    • We Are South Dakota
    • We Are One-Mitakuye Oyasin
    • The Gingerbread Man, Lost in the Black Hills