Roland and Almita Vamos

Roland and Almita Vamos are a husband and wife who are among the leading violin and viola instructors in the world.[1] Their pupils have become prominent soloists, members of world-renowned chamber groups and orchestras, and laureates of prestigious international competitions. The Vamoses have been recognized at the White House seven times and were named Distinguished Teachers by the National Endowment for the Arts. They have been honored by the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) with the Distinguished Service Award, and showcased on CBS' Sunday Morning News.

Roland Vamos studied with Oscar Shumsky and William Lincer at the Juilliard School. Almita Vamos studied with Mischa Mischakoff and Louis Persinger at the Juilliard School. A performing artist of the highest caliber, she won the prestigious Concert Artist Guild award in New York City along with many other prizes.

Dr. and Mrs. Vamos are members of the faculty at the Music Institute of Chicago and the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Prior to their position at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, they were on faculty at Northwestern, and at Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

Students of the Vamoses

Prominent Students

Orchestra Positions

Competition Winners

Gold/1st Place

Silver/2nd Place

Bronze/3rd Place

Laureates

References

  1. ↑ CLASSICAL MUSIC; A Breakthrough Put on Hold
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