Joanna Morrison

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Joanna Morrison began her study of cello at the age of three. Joanna went on to receive her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Boston University, studying with Leslie Parnas, George Neikrug, and Mike Reynolds. Her other teachers include Mihail Jojatu and Darrett Adkins. While in Boston, Joanna was principal cellist of the Indian Hill Symphony and a member of the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. A member of the Indian Hill Chamber Players, Joanna recently performed the Schubert cello quintet with members of the Boston Symphony. She was awarded fellowships to UBS Verbier Festival Orchestra, Aspen Music Festival, National Orchestral Institute, AIMS in Graz, International Festival Institute at Round Top, Blossom Music Festival and the Cascade Music Festival. Joanna is a member of the Honolulu Symphony, joining for the 2007-08 season.