Strings at GVSU
Strings Faculty
Pablo Mahave Veglia
Professor
Cello
Joel Schut
Assistant Professor
Conductor, Symphony Orchestra
Paul Swantek
Senior Affiliate Faculty
Viola
Mark Buchner
Adjunct Instructor
String Bass
Yu Xin
Adjunct Instructor
Violin
Studying Strings at GVSU
Welcome to Strings at GVSU. GVSU string students study with the above faculty weekly through individual lessons, studio classes, and masterclasses. Students also have the opportunity to perform in our symphony orchestra and various chamber ensembles.
We hope you enjoy this page. If you are interested in studying at GVSU, feel free to contact our faculty. We look forward to meeting you!
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