Erin Pack

Erin Pack: A Virtuoso of Strings and Scholarship
Erin began her musical journey with a focus on the violin but quickly gained recognition for her
proficiency on the viola leading to performances on both instruments. Throughout her early
career she established herself as a competitive violist performing with the Maryland Youth
Symphony Orchestra, Howard County GT orchestras, Bryan Mawr Strings Camp, and Junior
and Senior All-State Orchestras. In high school she pursued viola lessons and chamber music
coaching at the Peabody Preparatory in Baltimore, MD.
In 2005, Erin was honored as a Linehan Artist Scholar at the University of Maryland Baltimore
County (UMBC) for her combination of academic excellence and artistic expression. While
earning her Bachelor of Arts in Viola Performance and Musicology, she actively participated in a
diverse range of music ensembles spanning chamber music, Gamelan, Collegium Musicum,
and modern music. She dedicated significant time to the UMBC Symphony Orchestra in roles
as both principal violist and orchestra librarian. In addition to her orchestral contributions, she
helped found the UMBC Quartet as their violist.
Post graduation, Erin joined Mike’s Music in Ellicott City as a violin and viola instructor while
also performing as a freelance musician throughout the Baltimore/DC area. Notable
performances include those at the Library of Congress as a 2010 Junior Fellows Intern and the
2015 Iberian Suite Festival at the Kennedy Center in collaboration with the Arte Institute.
With over a decade of teaching experience, Erin brings an enthusiastic and approachable
demeanor to music education. She prioritizes enjoyment while fostering strong technique and
solid musicianship. Erin specializes in chamber and orchestral music, audition training, and
competitions. In addition to classical music, she enjoys exploring modern genres and game and
film scores.
In her personal time, Erin loves spending time with her family which includes her two sweet, and
according to her, “most brilliant” cats, knitting, video gaming, and succulent gardening.