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.
Violin/viola teacher at Lane Music
June 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Private and group violin/viola instruction; prepared students for performances.
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.

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