Education:
The Cleveland Institute of Music:
Professional Studies Program
Peabody Institute of Music of The Johns Hopkins University:
Master of Music in Harp Performance
Berklee College of Music: Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance
Bachelor of Music in Music Business/Management
During the summers, Marissa studied at music programs including:
Salzedo Harp Colony (Camden, Maine)
Saratoga Harp Colony (Saratoga, New York)
Chamber Music International (London, England)
Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific (British Columbia)
Atlantic Music Festival (Waterville, Maine)
Orchestra Experience:
Marissa is currently the principal harpist with the Firelands Symphony Orchestra. She won this position fall of 2009.
She has appeared with other symphonies as a guest including:
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Concert Artists’ of Baltimore
Youngstown Symphony Orchestra
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra
New Atlantic Philharmonic Orchestra
Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Macon Symphony Orchestra
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Altoona Symphony Orchestra
Notable Performances:
Carnegie Hall in New York City with jazz musicians, Charlie Haden and Michael Brecker
Played with Ray Charles in Washington DC with the George Washington University Orchestra
Performed at The White House
Toured Europe with the West Virginia Ovations Orchestra
Featured soloist with the Peabody Camerata Ensemble and Berklee orchestras