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Joan Markstein
Cello
A native of Chicago, Brevard Symphony Orchestra Principal Cellist Joan Markstein started
her musical studies at age four with her parents, pianists Harry and Thalia Davidson.
Cello studies followed later under Chicago Symphony cellist Don Moline.
A graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, holding
Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Cello Performance, Markstein's principal teachers
include cellists Lee Fiser, Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley.
A former Principal Cellist with the Thunder Bay Symphony in Ontario, Canada, Markstein
has also served as cello instructor at Lakehead University, Canada, and at the University
of Central Florida.
Currently, and in addition to her duties with the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, Markstein
teaches many private cello students, and instructs cello at Eastern Florida State
College. About her teaching at EFSC, Markstein says, "I am proud to teach at EFSC
and will work hard with each and every cellist who comes to our college!!"