Hi there! I’m Christopher DiVincenzo, a Queens violinist, composer, and educator dedicated to creating and performing contemporary music. I hold a Master of Music in Composition from Brooklyn College (CUNY) and a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and Composition from the University of Memphis. I balance composing, performing, and teaching across New York and New Jersey, collaborating with ensembles and leading new-music projects. I’m passionate about connecting performers and audiences to adventurous sounds and vibrant musical ideas, while continuing to grow as a composer, violinist, and teacher.

Christopher DiVincenzo

Hi there! I’m Christopher DiVincenzo, a Queens violinist, composer, and educator dedicated to creating and performing contemporary music. I hold a Master of Music in Composition from Brooklyn College (CUNY) and a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and Composition from the University of Memphis. I balance composing, performing, and teaching across New York and New Jersey, collaborating with ensembles and leading new-music projects. I’m passionate about connecting performers and audiences to adventurous sounds and vibrant musical ideas, while continuing to grow as a composer, violinist, and teacher.

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Hi there! I’m Christopher DiVincenzo, a Queens violinist, composer, and educator dedicated to creating and performing contemporary music. I hold a Master of Music in Composition from Brooklyn College (CUNY) and a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and Composition from the University of Memphis. I balance composing, performing, and teaching across New York and New Jersey, collaborating with ensembles and leading new-music projects.

I’m passionate about connecting performers and audiences to adventurous sounds and vibrant musical ideas, while continuing to grow as a composer, violinist, and teacher.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graduate Assistant B at Brooklyn College, CUNY
August 1, 2024 - Present
Graduate assistant in the music department, supporting composition and performance initiatives and assisting with events and administrative tasks.
Violin/viola teacher at Staccato Music Center
November 1, 2023 - Present
Provide violin and viola instruction to private students and ensembles; manage lessons and performance preparation.
String Project after school strings teacher at String Project
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Taught after-school strings program to elementary and middle school students, focusing on violin technique, ensemble playing, and music literacy.
Violin/viola teacher at Lane Music
June 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Private and group violin/viola instruction; prepared students for performances.

Education

Master of Music in Composition at CUNY Brooklyn College
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and Composition at University of Memphis
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Brooklyn College Award for Composition and Performance
May 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Brooklyn College Morton Feldman Composition Award
May 1, 2024 - January 16, 2026
Brooklyn College Award for Achievement as a Composer and Performer
May 1, 2024 - January 16, 2026
University of Memphis Dean’s List award (3.5 GPA or higher)
January 1, 2022 - January 16, 2026
CCH Presidential Scholarship
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
School of Music Performance Scholarship
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
John and Shelley Baur Composition Scholarship
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other