Angelina Dong

Originally from New Jersey, Angelina Dong is a violinist currently studying at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University with David Chan. She received her Bachelor’s at the Cleveland Institute of Music, studying under Jaime Laredo, Jessica Lee, and Stephen Rose. She has attended numerous summer festivals, including the Music Academy of the West and the Aspen Music Festival, New York String Orchestra Seminar, and Colorado College Summer Music Festival as a fellowship recipient, as well as Taipei Music Festival, the Heifetz International Music Institute, and the Meadowmount School of Music. From 2023 to 2025, she was a section player in the Akron Symphony Orchestra. This summer, she will be the concertmaster at the Moritzburg Festival Academy in Germany. Angelina has appeared in prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Kaufman Music Center, and Severance Music Hall. She has performed in masterclasses for distinguished musicians such as Donald Weilerstein, Glenn Dicterow, Cho-Liang Lin, and Todd Phillips. As a passionate chamber musician, Angelina was a member of the Advanced String Quartet Program at CIM for two years, receiving coaching from Si-Yan Li, Todd Phillips, and Philip Setzer. She has also had the opportunity to work with members of the Emerson, American, Tokyo, Calidore, Borromeo, Orion, and Dalí Quartets. Beyond music, Angelina enjoys playing tennis and holds a minor in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University.

I adapt my teaching by assessing each student’s musical background, goals, strengths, and areas for growth. Because every student learns differently, I adjust my approach to meet their individual needs while encouraging them to challenge themselves and continue progressing. I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, learning from mistakes, and building confidence in their abilities.