Teacher and Performer.
PHILIP KRAMP, VIOLIST
Welcome to my website! You can learn all about my education and experience on this website. Thanks for visiting!
Bio
Originally from Bloomington, IL, Philip graduated in 2009 from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where he studied with Michael Tree. Philip studied chamber music with Steve Tenenbom, Pamela Frank and members of the Guarneri String Quartet. Before entering Curtis, Phil was a student of Roland and Almita Vamos in Chicago.
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As an orchestra musician, Philip was a member of the Kansas City Symphony for 3 years. While in Kansas City, Philip was on the faculty at the University of Kansas. Phil is a regular substitute musician with the Philadelphia Orchestra and many other notable orchestras. He has been a guest with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, East Coast Chamber Orchestra (ECCO) and A Far Cry. Phil has toured internationally with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic.
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As a chamber musician, he has toured internationally with the Mark Morris Dance Group, Musicians from Marlboro. He has performed chamber music with many notable chamber musicians including Philip Setzer, Gil Kalish, Peter Wiley, Ida Kavafian, Soovin Kim, Michael Tree, Miriam Fried and many other distinguished musicians. Philip has participated in many chamber music festivals, including Marlboro, Ravinia, Yellow Barn, Kneisel Hall, Music From Angel Fire, and Sarasota. For two years, Phil was featured as a Rising Star at the Caramoor Center for the Arts. As a soloist, Philip was a top prizewinner at the Irving Klein International String Competition in San Francisco.
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Philip has also played on the popular sitcom, "30 Rock", and the Jimmy Fallon Show. He can also be heard on the Roots' album, "Undun".
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Currently, Philip is on faculty at the University of Maryland.
Teaching Experience and Philosophy
I first began teaching the viola while I was a high school student in Bloomington, Illinois. Over the years, teaching has become an important part of my career. I have experience in academia, as well as experience as a private instructor. While I was a member of the Kansas City Symphony, I taught viola and chamber music at the University of Kansas, as well as teaching private students in my home. My students have gone on to professional careers in music and gone to study at major universities and conservatories.
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As a teacher, I tailor my methods to suit each student's needs and goals. Each week I give students an assignment of scales, etudes, exercises and repertoire. I strive to meet the student at their ability level while challenging them to improve and fulfill their potential.
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If you are interested in studying with me, please contact me at pkramp@umd.edu. I teach mostly advanced students at the University of Maryland as well as advanced private students in my home.
