Biography

Mary Thulson is a violinist from Alexandria, VA, praised for her sweet tone, orchestral leadership, and sensitivity as a chamber musician.

As an orchestral section leader, Ms. Thulson sits Principal Second for the Latin Grammy-nominated Pan American Symphony and the Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra. She is a member of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony and plays with several other orchestras in and around Washington, DC. Recent tours have included Colombia, Lebanon, and Peru, where, with the Pan American Symphony, she performed for dignitaries including the country’s president.

Ms. Thulson is a dedicated teacher and coach, maintaining a private studio in Alexandria. Ms. Thulson’s degree comes from Wheaton College, where she studied with Dr. Lee Joiner. As a child in Japan, she had the privilege to study under Dr. Suzuki at his summer institute. Other key teachers have included Mieke Sasaki, Sharon Polifrone, Robert DePasquale, and Ryoichi Higikata.