Valerie Fischer, section cello

Over 20 years!

I love to see how much this orchestra has grown over the years both artistically and as an organization. The level of commitment to the success of this orchestra by the whole community has been inspiring.

As a young child, I was always trying to make instruments with any random thing I could get my hands on. I began learning the cello at the age of ten as part of an afterschool program at my elementary school in San Antonio.

I’m grateful for every opportunity I’ve had to perform with and to learn from others, but lately the determination and enthusiasm of my cello students and my daughter have been most inspiring to me.

I teach private cello lessons full time at my home studio and at schools in Round Rock ISD. I perform in a clarinet, piano, and cello trio called Fröhlich.

I am passionate about botany, gardening, and landscape design, especially with plants native to Central Texas.

Do it! You can never be too young, too old, or too busy to be creating something fun and meaningful or to support others that bring joy and meaning to your life.

We want our audience to feel warmly invited to the journey we’re taking with the music. Live orchestras awaken the brain to all sorts of emotions and possibilities so I hope people leave feeling a greater connection to themselves and others.

I prepare for these three in my daily practice sessions. I have to exercise to stay strong and prevent injury as well. The day of a concert I try to stay relaxed and calm and eat well so that I can stay focused and alert for my best performance.

Making and experiencing music and the arts brings people joy!

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