String Quartet
David Witherspoon – cellist. David has been cellist for many metroplex symphony orchestras including The Arlington Symphony, The New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving, and The Denton Symphony Orchestra. He freelances extensively in area musical theater orchestras such as The Garland Summer Musicals, The Plano Repertory Theater, The Texas Gilbert and Sullivan Company, Irving Lyric Stage, Watertower Theater, Denton Light Opera, and Quad C. Theater. David also has extensive experience with organizing and performing with professional wedding ensembles (quartets, trios) and other larger-scale chamber music productions. David is heavily involved with promoting the arts in the DFW area. He is founder of Cooperative Arts News, a board member of Chamber Music International and President of Pro Musica Chamber Music. David is the resident librarian for the group and is dedicated to assuring that the repertoire is fresh, extensive, exciting and always meets the clients needs.
Sample His Music
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Kristen Keith, Violinist since the age of twelve graduating from Richardson High School as concert master and featured soloist she has been first place in many classical music Competitions in the USA & Abroad. Kristin, who was also a member of the SMU Conservatory Orchestra, where her outstanding playing won her the first-place winner in the conservatory’s concerto competition in 1996. She has a Music degree from Southern Methodist University, performed in both the Meadows Symphony Orchestra, the Meadows Chamber Orchestra, member of the Irving Symphony Orchestra since 1993, member of the Plano Symphony Orchestra since 1997. Since 1999, Kristen has been teaching private violin and viola lessons in various school districts throughout the Metroplex.
Nathan Frick (violin, University of North Texas) has performed for over 20 years in quartets, orchestras, and contemporary groups. As a student, he performed with the GOODIE and Interlochen Symphonic Orchestra. He has been a member of several Dallas area symphonies, including the Richardson Symphony, and often is enlisted as soloist at local churches. Expressive and proficient, Nathan performs on a vintage Italian violin. Has been playing with Margaret .and her harp for over 6 years in duos, trios, and quartets across the metroplex.
Bo Dong, violist, Born in Beijing China, Bo began playing the violin at the age of four. After being accepted to the most prestigious music conservatory in China at age eleven, she began to take an interest in the viola. In 1991, she came to the United States to attend the famous Crossroads school for Arts and Sciences, receiving a full scholarship. Bo has a Bachelor of Music degree from USC in Southern California.
Bo has performed on stage with country music sensation, Trisha Yearwood and superstar phenomenon, Josh Groban. She has also participated in orchestral performances conducted by Zubin Mehta and Michael Tilson Thomas. In 1998, Bo appeared in an MTV video featuring Ms. Yearwood and Boyz II Men.
She has performed in concert halls across the United States including the Dorthy Chandler Pavilion and Royce Hall in L.A. and the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas.
Bo is currently attending the Meadows School for the Arts at the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas under the tutelage of Barbara Hustis. She will graduate with her masters degree in music performance in 2005.
Title of Songs
- Aria
- Bridal Chorus
- Wedding March
- Trumpet Voluntary
- Largo
- Rigaudon
- Theme
- March
- Trumpet Tune
- Canon
- Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
- Allegro
- Rondeau
- Ave Maria
- Panis Angelicus
- Sheep May Safely Graze
- Alleluia
- Hornpipe
- La Rejouissance
- Meditation
- Menuet
- The Way We Were
- Since I Fell For You
- Misty
- It Might As Well Be Spring
- I Enjoy Being A Girl
- The Sweetest Sounds
- Highlights From South Pacific
- No Other Love
- My Favorite Things
- I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair
- I Whistle A Happy Tune
- Andante Cantabile
- Barcolle
- Nocturne
- Ave Verum Corpus
- Vivace
- Hymne
- Allegro from Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 #1 – “Spring”
- Allegro from Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 #3 – “Autumn”
- Danza Pastorale from Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 #1 – “Spring”
- Waves of the Danube
- Melody
- Oh Promise Me
- Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms
- It Had To Be You
- The Wind Beneath My Wings
- Close To You
- Cherish
- Embraceable You
- How Do You Keep The Music Playing?
- I Only Have Eyes For You
- As Time Goes By
- Someone To Watch Over Me
- What’s New
- I’ve Got A Crush On You
- Night And Day
- The Summer Knows
- The Rose
- Oh, What A Beautiful Morning
- Oklahoma
- Highlights From The Sound Of Music
- The Surrey Wit The Fringe On Top
- Ronda Alla Turca
- Rondeau
- Trumpet Tune
- When I Am Laid In Earth
- Schederazade Theme
- Serenade
- Oh Promise Me
- It Had To Be You
- Etude No. 3
- Evergreen
- To A Wild Rose