E-mail
geniemusic@ca.rr.com
Courses Offered at Redlands
Applied Violin
Publications
"Beyond Beethoven: 20th Century Chamber Music," Les Amis Musicalles, Centaur, 2006
"Echolocation: Six Movements for String Quartet" by Lenny Carlson, California Quartet, 2007
"The Wild Blue," Peter Sprague String Consort, SBE Records, 2009
"Hymns to Forgotten Moons," Centaur Records, 2009
Professional Affiliations
- Board of Directors of the Pacific Symphony (Musician Representative)
- American String Teachers Association
Education
B.S. Aeronautical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Professional Background
Jeanne Skrocki is an accomplished, world-class violinist who maintains an active and versatile career as a performer and soloist. She is in demand as an excellent teacher and coach for solo, orchestral and chamber music repertoire, incorporating energetic and effective teaching techniques which motivate students to excel. Jeanne is dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of music in our culture and the advancement of classical music in our communities and welcomes speaking opportunities to share her passion for music with others.
In addition to her artist teacher position at the University of Redlands, Ms. Skrocki is the Assistant Concertmaster of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra in Orange County and is an active studio musician in Hollywood for major motion picture soundtracks. She has performed in leadership positions with the Los Angeles Opera, American Ballet Theater, Redlands Symphony Orchestra, Riverside Philharmonic, La Jolla Summerfest and San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival.
A native of Los Angeles, Jeanne began her musical training with her mother, Bonnie Bell, and then studied with Manuel Compinsky of the famed Compinsky Trio. At the age of 14 she made her solo debut as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and, at the age of 17, Jeanne was awarded a full scholarship to study with the legendary Jascha Heifetz in his master class at the University of Southern California.
Jeanne has a passion for playing chamber music and is a founding member of Les Amis Musicalles, an award-winning flute, violin and viola trio. Their CD, “Beyond Beethoven; 20th Century Chamber Music,” received outstanding reviews worldwide in its 2006 debut. Jeanne is currently a member of the California Quartet, a rising string quartet based in southern California, and the Peter Sprague String Consort, which consists of a unique combination classical string quartet and jazz trio.
As a recording musician, Jeanne has recorded with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra and on many chamber music projects. Highlights of motion picture soundtracks include working with Itzhak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma on John Williams’ score for the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha," with Hilary Hahn on James Newton Howard’s score for "The Village" and with Joshua Bell on the 2009 soundtrack for “Angels and Demons.” In 2008, Jeanne was the associate concertmaster for composer John Williams for the much-anticipated "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" soundtrack. She has appeared on television in the Grammy Awards, the Emmy Awards, and the Jay Leno Show.
Jeanne particularly enjoys working with young musicians and has been on the faculty of the Redlands Community School of Music’s Summer Music Workshop since 2001. Favorite classes that she has taught are the Preparatory Orchestra, Film Music, Careers in Music, Master Classes and coaching Chamber Music ensembles.
Ms. Skrocki has a Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.