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I am Patrick Prejean, a violist driven by a mission to promote classical music across diverse communities through performance and collaborative composition. I seek opportunities to engage audiences through thoughtful programming, premiere new works, and share the joy of music with students and communities alike.
My career has taken me across the United States and abroad, performing as principal viola, violist, and chamber musician with orchestras and festivals, while also teaching viola/violin to nurture the next generation of players. I value collaborative creation and the power of music to connect people from all backgrounds.
Experience Level
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Principal Viola at 5th International Chamber Orchestra Festival
August 31, 2025 - September 20, 2025Principal viola at an international chamber festival.
Principal Viola at 5th International Chamber Orchestra Festival
August 1, 2025 - PresentPrincipal viola at the festival.
Principal Viola at 5th International Chamber Orchestra Festival
August 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025Principal viola performing with the festival ensemble, collaborating on repertoire development and performances.
Principal Viola at 5th International Chamber Orchestra Festival
August 1, 2025 - PresentLead principal viola in festival performances; collaborated with guest artists and presented standard repertoire with the festival lineup.
Viola at 3rd Fiestravaganza International Music Academy
July 31, 2025 - September 20, 2025Viola performance at an international music academy.
Viola at 2nd Cameristica Festival
July 1, 2025 - PresentViola performer at the Brussels festival.
Viola at 3rd Fiestravanza International Music Academy
July 1, 2025 - PresentViola performer at the academy.
Viola at 3rd Fiestravaganza International Music Academy
July 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025Viola participant in masterclasses and ensemble activities at the international academy.
Viola at 3rd Fiestravaganza International Music Academy
July 1, 2025 - PresentViola performer in masterclasses and ensemble activities; contributed to festival concert program.
Violist at Acadiana Symphony Orchestra
April 30, 2025 - September 20, 2025Violist with Acadiana Symphony Orchestra to bring enjoyment of music to Acadiana.
Violist at Acadiana Symphony Orchestra
April 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025Violist; community engagement through performances.
Violist at Acadiana Symphony Orchestra
April 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025Violist performing with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra in Lafayette, LA.
Violist at Acadiana Symphony Orchestra
April 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025Violist; performed core symphonic repertoire; contributed to education outreach in Acadiana.
Viola/Violin Instructor at Lakewood Music Academy
December 31, 2024 - September 20, 2025Viola/violin instructor teaching students.
Tutti Violist at CityMusic Cleveland
December 31, 2024 - September 20, 2025Tutti violist with CityMusic Cleveland.
Tutti Violist at CityMusic Cleveland
December 31, 2024 - September 19, 2025Tutti violist with CityMusic Cleveland.
Viola/Violin Instructor at Lakewood Music Academy
December 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Viola/Violin instructor.
Viola/Violin Instructor at Lakewood Music Academy
December 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Teach viola and violin to students in a community music school setting.
Tutti Violist at CityMusic Cleveland
December 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Tutti violist contributing to orchestral performances and programs.
Viola/Violin Instructor at Lakewood Music Academy
December 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025Instructor teaching viola and violin; developed curriculum and mentored students.
Tutti Violist at CityMusic Cleveland
December 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025Tutti viola in CityMusic Cleveland; contributed to orchestra sections and performances.
Section Violist at Firelands Symphony Orchestra
November 30, 2024 - September 20, 2025Section violist with Firelands Symphony Orchestra.
Substitute Violist at Bluewater Chamber Orchestra
November 30, 2024 - September 20, 2025Substitute violist with Bluewater Chamber Orchestra.
Section Violist at Firelands Symphony Orchestra
November 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Section violist with Firelands Symphony Orchestra.
Substitute Violist at BlueWater Chamber Orchestra
November 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Substitute violist with BlueWater Chamber Orchestra.
Section Violist at Firelands Symphony Orchestra
November 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Section violist performing in the orchestra's concert season.
Substitute Violist at BlueWater Chamber Orchestra
November 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Substitute violist filling in as needed for performances.
Section Violist at Firelands Symphony Orchestra
November 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025Section violist; performed symphonic repertoire; engaged with community concerts.
Substitute Violist at Bluewater Chamber Orchestra
November 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025Substitute violist; filled in for absent players; performed in chamber and orchestral works.
Violist at City Six Strings
October 31, 2024 - September 20, 2025Violist with City Six Strings for gigs and concerts as needed.
Violist at Youngstown Symphony Orchestra
October 31, 2024 - September 20, 2025Violist with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.
Violist at Youngstown Symphony Orchestra
October 31, 2024 - September 19, 2025Professional violist in the orchestra, performing in concerts during the season.
Violist at City Six Strings
October 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Violist; perform gigs and concerts as needed by clients.
Violist at Youngstown Symphony Orchestra
October 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Violist with the orchestra.
Viola Fellow at Classical Orchestra
October 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Fellow in the Classical Orchestra program.
Violist at City Six Strings
October 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Violist performing gigs and concerts as requested by clients.
Violist at City Six Strings
October 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025Violist; performed gigs and concerts as necessary determined by clients; engaged in community outreach.
Violist at Youngstown Symphony Orchestra
October 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025Violist in symphony orchestra; participated in rehearsals and performances across season.
Viola at Hvide Sande Masterclass
September 30, 2024 - September 20, 2025Participation in the Hvide Sande Masterclass.
Viola at Hvide Sande Masterclass
September 1, 2024 - PresentParticipation in a masterclass.
Viola at Hvide Sande Masterclass
September 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Participated in masterclass sessions and orchestral activities.
Viola at Hvide Sande Masterclass
September 1, 2024 - PresentParticipant in Hvide Sande Masterclass; refined viola technique and interpretation with visiting faculty.
Viola Fellow at Classical Orchestra
July 31, 2024 - September 20, 2025Viola fellowship with a classical orchestra.
Viola Fellow at Classical Orchestra
July 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025Fellow in a classical orchestra program, with rehearsals and performances.
Viola Fellow at Classical Orchestra, Incline Village
July 1, 2024 - PresentViola fellow; performed with the Classical Orchestra and contributed to rehearsals and performances.
Section Violist at Cleveland Pops Orchestra
April 30, 2023 - September 20, 2025Section violist with Cleveland Pops Orchestra.
Section Violist at Cleveland Pops Orchestra
April 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025Section violist with Cleveland Pops Orchestra.
Section Violist at Cleveland Pops Orchestra
April 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025Section violist performing in pops programs and collaborations.
Section Violist at Cleveland Pops Orchestra
April 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025Section violist; performed pops repertoire; contributed to performances.
Violin/Viola Instructor at Lakewood Music Collective
December 31, 2019 - September 20, 2025Violin/viola instructor.
Violin/Viola Instructor at Lakewood Music Collective
December 1, 2019 - September 19, 2025Violin/Viola instructor.
Violin/Viola Instructor at Lakewood Music Collective
December 1, 2019 - September 19, 2025Provide violin and viola instruction in a collaborative music program.
Violin/Viola Instructor at Lakewood Music Collective
December 1, 2019 - September 10, 2025Instructor; taught violin/viola to students; prepared them for performances.
Violin Instructor at Sheridan Productions
May 31, 2014 - September 20, 2025Violin instructor.
Violin Instructor at Sheridan Productions
May 1, 2014 - September 19, 2025Violin instructor.
Violin Instructor at Sheridan Productions
May 1, 2014 - September 19, 2025Violin instruction for programs produced by Sheridan Productions.
Violin Instructor at Sheridan Productions
May 1, 2014 - September 10, 2025Violin instructor; arranged lessons and workshops.
Education
Master of Music Performance at Cleveland State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022Bachelor of Music Performance at Cleveland State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019Master of Music Performance at Cleveland State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022Bachelor of Music Performance at Cleveland State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019Master of Music Performance at Cleveland State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022Bachelor of Music Performance at Cleveland State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019Master of Music Performance at Cleveland State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022Bachelor of Music Performance at Cleveland State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019Qualifications
World Classical Music Awards Contemporary Category 1st prize
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2021Mark and Pioneer International Competition Honorable Mention
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2021Charleston International Music Competition 1st prize
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2021Kings Peak Music Competition 3rd place
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2021Daniel Rains Concerto Competition Winner
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2019PARMA Recordings Call for Scores Winner
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2020World Classical Music Awards - Contemporary Category 1st prize
December 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025Mark and Pioneer International Competition - Honorable Mention
September 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025Charleston International Music Competition - 1st prize
October 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025Kings Peak Music Competition - 3rd place
April 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025Daniel Rains Concerto Competition - Winner
April 1, 2019 - September 19, 2025PARMA Recordings Call for Scores - Winner
April 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025World Classical Music Awards - Contemporary Category 1st prize
December 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025Mark and Pioneer International Competition - Honorable Mention
September 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025Charleston International Music Competition - 1st prize
October 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025Kings Peak Music Competition - 3rd place
April 1, 2021 - September 19, 2025Daniel Rains Concerto Competition Winner
April 1, 2019 - September 19, 2025PARMA Recordings Call for Scores Winner
April 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025World Classical Music Awards Contemporary Category 1st prize
December 1, 2021 - September 20, 2025Mark and Pioneer International Competition Honorable Mention
September 1, 2021 - September 20, 2025Charleston International Music Competition 1st prize
October 1, 2021 - September 20, 2025Kings Peak Music Competition 3rd place
April 1, 2021 - September 20, 2025Daniel Rains Concerto Competition Winner
April 1, 2019 - September 20, 2025PARMA Recordings Call for Scores Winner
April 1, 2020 - September 20, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
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