May Garvey

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I am a viola performer, composer, arranger, and private instructor with a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from Lawrence University and the Lawrence Conservatory of Music.

About

I am a viola performer, composer, arranger, and private instructor with a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from Lawrence University and the Lawrence Conservatory of Music. I enjoy creating and performing music, including writing a commissioned piece for the St. Paul Central Orchestra and arranging scores for full orchestral performances. My teaching experience includes one-on-one viola instruction using the Suzuki method, as well as music theory and classical music listening comprehension.

  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • FrenchAdvanced
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Projects · 5

The first selection of the Seasonal Series for String Orchestra.

This piece focuses more on the grim nature of winter. The days grow shorter, colder, and gray.
As snow falls, the wind is ever restless.
An icy promenade may not be as easy as it sounds.

Beneath its might, all sailors tremble.

  • Music Composer

My remastered version of an old commission for the St. Paul Central High School Orchestra.

  • Music Composer

Work experience· 5 roles

Music Composer · St. Paul Central Senior High SchoolDec 2023 – May 2024 · 6 mos

Wrote a commissioned piece for the St. Paul Central Orchestra; viola private instruction.

Viola Private Instructor · FreelanceJun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

One-on-one instruction of viola performance using the Suzuki method; teach music theory and listening comprehension of classical music; includes beginner to advanced levels and all ages.

French Tutor · Lawrence UniversityOct 2019 – May 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Tutoring fellow college students on French language proficiency including pronunciation and vocabulary.

Music Performer · Oshkosh Youth SymphonyOct 2019 – May 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos
Music / Music Arranger · St. Paul Senior High SchoolJul 2017 – Nov 2017 · 5 mos

Education

Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance · Lawrence University and Lawrence Conservatory of Music2018 – 2022

Certifications and awards· 5

DELF B2 - French language proficiency2026
Music Composition2022
Viola Performance2030 – 2026
Studio One2022

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